What type is Skull Bash?

Skull Bash is a Normal-type physical move with 130 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Skull Bash?

113 Pokemon can learn Skull Bash through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Skull Bash do?

Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User then charges for one turn before attacking. This move cannot be selected by Sleep Talk.

When was Skull Bash introduced?

Skull Bash was introduced in Generation I.

Skull Bash

normal Physical

Power130

Accuracy100%

PP10

Status–

Typenormal

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Pokemon That Learn Skull Bash (113)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#001	Bulbasaur	grass poison	OvergrowChlorophyll (HA)	Egg	45	49	49	65	65	45	318
#004	Charmander	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
#005	Charmeleon	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
#006	Charizard	fire flying	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#007	Squirtle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	44	48	65	50	64	43	314
#008	Wartortle	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	59	63	80	65	80	58	405
#009	Blastoise	water	TorrentRain Dish (HA)	TM	79	83	100	85	105	78	530
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	TM	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#023	Ekans	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	35	60	44	40	54	55	288
#024	Arbok	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	TM	60	95	69	65	79	80	448
#025	Pikachu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	TM	35	55	40	50	50	90	320
#026	Raichu	electric	StaticLightning Rod (HA)	TM	60	90	55	90	80	110	485
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#029	Nidoran♀	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	55	47	52	40	40	41	275
#030	Nidorina	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	70	62	67	55	55	56	365
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#035	Clefairy	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
#036	Clefable	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardUnaware (HA)	TM	95	70	73	95	90	60	483
#037	Vulpix	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	38	41	40	50	65	65	299
#038	Ninetales	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#047	Parasect	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
#052	Meowth	normal	PickupTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#054	Psyduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	50	52	48	65	50	55	320
#055	Golduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	80	82	78	95	80	85	500
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#058	Growlithe	fire	IntimidateFlash FireJustified (HA)	TM	55	70	45	70	50	60	350
#059	Arcanine	fire	IntimidateFlash FireJustified (HA)	TM	90	110	80	100	80	95	555
#060	Poliwag	water	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	40	50	40	40	40	90	300
#061	Poliwhirl	water	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	65	65	65	50	50	90	385
#062	Poliwrath	water fighting	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
#063	Abra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	25	20	15	105	55	90	310
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#066	Machop	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	70	80	50	35	35	35	305
#067	Machoke	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	80	100	70	50	60	45	405
#068	Machamp	fighting	GutsNo GuardSteadfast (HA)	TM	90	130	80	65	85	55	505
#072	Tentacool	water poison	Clear BodyLiquid OozeRain Dish (HA)	TM	40	40	35	50	100	70	335
#073	Tentacruel	water poison	Clear BodyLiquid OozeRain Dish (HA)	TM	80	70	65	80	120	100	515
#077	Ponyta	fire	Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body (HA)	TM	50	85	55	65	65	90	410

TM / TR Availability

Red Blue Yellow Red Green Japan Blue Japan

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
X Y	100	–	15	–
Current	130	100%	10	normal

Similar Normal Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
Self Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	Can only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
Double Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Head Charge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

Skull Bash

Pokemon That Learn Skull Bash (113)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

Similar Normal Physical Moves

FAQ