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Skull Bash
NormalPhysical
The user of Skull Bash will tuck in its head on the first turn and raise its Defense by one stage. On the second turn, Skull Bash deals damage. If the user is holding a Power Herb, Skull Bash executes in one turn.
Move data
Power
130
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Makes contact
Yes
Introduced
Generation 1
Target
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Taught by
Game descriptions
- Gold, Silver, Crystal:1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
- Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
- FireRed, LeafGreen:The user raises its DEFENSE in the 1st turn, then attacks in the 2nd turn.
- Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
- Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
- X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
- Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
- Scarlet, Violet:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
