In Generation III, a new element was introduced called Punching Moves. These moves were moves that basically were punches, and could be boosted by certain abilities. These moves typically make physical contact

List of Punching Moves-Based Moves

Name	Type	Cat.	PP	Att.	Acc.	Effect
Bullet Punch			30	40	100	The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
Comet Punch			15	18	85	The target is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row.
Dizzy Punch			10	70	100	The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.
Double Iron Bash			5	60	100	The user uses the hex nut in its chest as an axis to spin, striking the target with its arms twice in a row. This may also make the target flinch.
Drain Punch			10	75	100	The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Dynamic Punch			5	100	50	The user attacks by punching the target with full concentrated power. This also confuses the target.
Fire Punch			15	75	100	The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Punch			20	150	100	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Hammer Arm			10	100	90	The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.
Headlong Rush			5	120	100	The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Ice Hammer			10	100	90	The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.
Ice Punch			15	75	100	The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Jet Punch			15	60	100	The user summons a torrent around its fist and punches at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Mach Punch			30	40	100	The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Mega Punch			20	80	85	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle- packed power.
Meteor Mash			10	90	90	The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Plasma Fists			15	100	100	The user attacks with electrically charged fists. This move changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
Power-Up Punch			20	40	100	Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Rage Fist			10	50	100	The user converts its rage into energy to attack. The more times the user has been hit by attacks, the greater the move's power.
Shadow Punch			20	60	101	The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
Sky Uppercut			15	85	90	The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.
Surging Strikes			5	25	100	The user, having mastered the Water style, strikes the target with a flowing motion three times in a row. This move always lands a critical hit.
Thunder Punch			15	75	100	The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Wicked Blow			5	75	100	The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This move always lands a critical hit.

Extra Effects By Punching Moves

There are some other elements to Punching Moves now. First, the ability Iron Fist will increase the power of punching moves by 20%.

Next, as of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet & Shield, there is an item that powers up punching based moves by 10% and has the added effect of preventing moves from activiating any effect that activates by making physical contact such as Poison Point, Rough Skin etc.

Picture	Name	Effect
	Punching Glove	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This protective glove boosts the power of the holder's punching moves and prevents direct contact with targets.