Skull Bash
Normal
Effect Summary
Deals damage and raises the user's
Defense
by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.Detailed Effect
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.
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.
- In Gen 1 the first phase of Skull Bash does nothing except display a message.
- In Gen 1-5 Skull Bash has 100 power and 10 PP.
Description
C
GS
1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
E
RS
Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
FRLG
The user raises its DEFENSE in the 1st turn, then attacks in the 2nd turn.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
Charging
Requires a charge-up period (usually 1 turn).
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Has a charging turn
This move has a charging turn that can be skipped with a
Power Herb
.
.Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
|---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | Attempts to jam the Pokémon that appealed before the user. |
|---|---|
Description | Badly startles the Pokémon in front. |
Jam | 🖤🖤🖤🖤 |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️ |