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{{MoveInfobox|
{{MoveInfobox
n=130 |
|n=130
name=Skull Bash |
|name=Skull Bash
jname=ロケットずつき |
|jname=ロケットずつき
jtrans=Rocket Headbutt |
|jtrans=Rocket Headbutt
desc=The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn. |
|jtranslit=Roketto Zutsuki
gameimage=Skull_Bash.png |
|gameimage=Skull Bash VIII.png
type=Normal |
|gameimage2=Skull Bash VIII 2.png
damagecategory=Physical |
|gameimagewidth=300
basepp=15 |
|type=Normal
maxpp=24 |
|damagecategory=Physical
power=100 |
|basepp={{tt|10|15 in Generations I-V}}
accuracy=100 |
|maxpp={{tt|16|24 in Generations I-V}}
bdesc=??? |
|power={{tt|130|100 in Generations I-V}}
gen=I |
|accuracy=100
category=Tough |
|gen=I
appeal=1 |
|category=Tough
jam=4 |
|appeal=1
cdesc=??? |
|jam=4
appealsc=1 |
|cdesc=Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
scdesc=Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge. |
|appealsc=1
pokefordex=skull+bash |
|scdesc=Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.
tm1=yes |
|appeal6=3
tm#1=40 |
|jam6=0
na=no |
|cdesc6=Affected by how well the previous Pokémon's move went.
touches=yes |
|tm1=yes
protect=yes |
|tm#1=40
magiccoat=no |
|na=no
snatch=no |
|touches=yes
brightpowder=yes |
|protect=yes
kingsrock=yes |
|magiccoat=no
flag7=no |
|snatch=no
flag8=no |
|mirrormove=yes
sound=no |
|kingsrock=yes
target=any |
|sound=no
footnotes= }}
|target=anyadjacent
'''Skull Bash''' (Japanese: '''ロケットずつき''' ''Rocket Headbutt'') is a damage-dealing {{type2|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
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'''Skull Bash''' (Japanese: '''ロケットずつき''' ''Rocket Headbutt'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It was [[TM40]] in Generation I. In [[Generation II]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Squirtle}}'s evolutionary line, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===Generation I===
===Generation I===
Skull Bash does nothing on the turn it is selected, other than say that the user lowered its head. On the following turn, Skull Bash will do damage, PP will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Skull Bash is selected, the user won't be able to switch out until it is disrupted or fully executed.
Skull Bash does nothing on the turn it is selected, other than say that the user lowered its head. On the following turn, Skull Bash will do damage, [[PP]] will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Skull Bash is selected, the user won't be able to switch out until it is disrupted or fully executed.
 
If Skull Bash is not fully executed, PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used. If the opponent uses {{m|Mirror Move}} during the turn that the user lowers its head, Mirror Move will copy the move that the user executed immediately before using Skull Bash (or fail if it can't).
 
{{status|Sleep}}, {{status|freeze}}, [[bound|binding]], and [[flinch]]ing will pause but not disrupt the duration of Skull Bash.


If Skull Bash is not fully executed, PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used. If the opponent uses Mirror Move during the turn that the user lowers its head, Mirror Move will copy the move that the user executed immediately before using Skull Bash (or fail if it can't).
In {{pkmn|Stadium}}, Mirror Move will copy Skull Bash on either of the turns it takes to execute.


Sleep, freeze, partial trapping, and flinching will pause but not disrupt the duration of Skull Bash.
===Generation II to V===
On the turn it is selected, Skull Bash will raise the user's {{stat|Defense}} by one level.


In Stadium, Mirror Move will copy Skull Bash on either of the turns it takes to execute.
If a [[Power Herb]] is held by the user, Skull Bash can be executed in one turn.


===Generation II and on===
===Generation VI===
On the turn it is selected, Skull Bash will raise the user's {{stat|Defense}} one level.
Skull Bash's power is changed from 100 to 130 and its PP changed from 15 to 10.
 
===Generation IX===
Skull Bash cannot be selected in a battle.
 
==Description==
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|In the first turn, the attacker tucks in its head. The next turn, it head-butts at full steam.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|In the first turn, the attacker tucks its head. The next turn, it head-butts at full steam.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|1st turn: Prepare<br> 2nd turn: Attack}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The user raises its <sc>Defense</sc> in the 1st turn, then attacks in the 2nd turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Raises defense, then attacks on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==Learnset==
==Learnset==
===[[Generation I]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Movehead/Games|Normal|g7=2|g8=2|g9=none}}
{{Learnlist|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/10|0007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|35|40|40|31|31|31|31|45|36|36}}
{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||35}}
{{Moveentry/10|0008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|39|45|45|36|36|36|37|59|50|50}}
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||39}}
{{Moveentry/10|0009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|42|55|55|39|39|39|40|75|56|56}}
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||42}}
{{Moveentry/10|0056|Mankey|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field||||||||||29}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
{{Moveentry/10|0057|Primeape|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field||||||||||30}}
====By [[TM40]]====
{{Moveentry/10|0119|Seaking|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2||||||||1||}}
{{Learnlist/TM|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/10|0319|Sharpedo|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 2|Water 2|||48|50|50|50{{sup/6|XY}}<br>51{{sup/6|ORAS}}|51|||}}
{{Moveentrytm|004|Charmander|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentry/10|0689|Barbaracle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3||||||1, 65|1, 65||1}}
{{Moveentrytm|005|Charmeleon|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentry/10|0713|Avalugg|type=Ice|2|Monster|Mineral||||||1, 60|1, 60||51}}
{{Moveentrytm|006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying}}
{{Moveentry/10|0787|Tapu Bulu|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||58||70}}
{{Moveentrytm|007|Squirtle|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/10|0797|Celesteela|type=Steel|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||53||70}}
{{Moveentrytm|008|Wartortle|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/10|0844|Sandaconda|type=Ground|2|Field|Dragon|||||||||1}}
{{Moveentrytm|009|Blastoise|1|Water|}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|10}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
 
{{Moveentrytm|019|Rattata|1|Normal||'''}}
===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveentrytm|020|Raticate|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Movehead/Games|Normal|Egg Move|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=none}}
{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/8|0001|Bulbasaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/8|0029|Nidoran♀|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|−|−|{{sup/4|HGSS}}|||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|025|Pikachu|1|Electric|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|||||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|026|Raichu|1|Electric|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|||{{sup/4|HGSS}}|||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0118|Goldeen|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|−|−|−|✔|✔|✔|−|}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||−|✔{{sup/4|HGSS}}|||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0369|Relicanth|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 2||✔||||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0399|Bidoof|type=Normal|2|Water 1|Field|||||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground}}
{{Moveentry/8|0459|Snover|type=Grass|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Grass|||{{sup/4|HGSS}}|||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0529|Drilbur|type=Ground|1|Field|Field||||||||note=Chain breed}}
{{Moveentrytm|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|}}
{{Moveentry/8|0626|Bouffalant|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground}}
{{Moveentry/8|0833|Chewtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|||||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|035|Clefairy|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|8}}
{{Moveentrytm|036|Clefable|1|Normal||'''}}
 
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|}}
===By [[TM]]===
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|}}
{{Movehead/TMGames|Normal|g1tm=40|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=none|g9=none}}
{{Moveentrytm|039|Jigglypuff|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|040|Wigglytuff|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0005|Charmeleon|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0007|Squirtle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0008|Wartortle|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0009|Blastoise|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|}}
{{Moveentrytm|054|Psyduck|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0015|Beedrill|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|}}
{{Moveentrytm|055|Golduck|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0019|Rattata|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|056|Mankey|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0020|Raticate|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|057|Primeape|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0023|Ekans|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0024|Arbok|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0025|Pikachu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|}}
{{Moveentrytm|060|Poliwag|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0026|Raichu|type=Electric|2|Field|Fairy|}}
{{Moveentrytm|061|Poliwhirl|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0027|Sandshrew|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|062|Poliwrath|2|Water|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0028|Sandslash|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0029|Nidoran♀|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|}}
{{Moveentrytm|064|Kadabra|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0030|Nidorina|type=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|}}
{{Moveentrytm|065|Alakazam|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0031|Nidoqueen|type=Poison|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0032|Nidoran♂|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|}}
{{Moveentrytm|067|Machoke|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0033|Nidorino|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|}}
{{Moveentrytm|068|Machamp|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|}}
{{Moveentrytm|072|Tentacool|2|Water|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/1|0035|Clefairy|type=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy||||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|073|Tentacruel|2|Water|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/1|0036|Clefable|type=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy||||||}}
{{Moveentrytm|077|Ponyta|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0037|Vulpix|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|}}
{{Moveentrytm|078|Rapidash|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0038|Ninetales|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0039|Jigglypuff|type=Normal|type2=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0040|Wigglytuff|type=Normal|type2=Fairy|1|Fairy|Fairy|||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0046|Paras|type=Bug|type2=Grass|2|Bug|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|084|Doduo|2|Normal|Flying|'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0047|Parasect|type=Bug|type2=Grass|2|Bug|Grass|}}
{{Moveentrytm|085|Dodrio|2|Normal|Flying|'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0052|Meowth|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|086|Seel|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0053|Persian|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentry/1|0054|Psyduck|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|}}
{{Moveentrytm|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/1|0055|Golduck|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|095|Onix|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentry/1|0056|Mankey|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0057|Primeape|type=Fighting|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|097|Hypno|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0058|Growlithe|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|104|Cubone|1|Ground|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0059|Arcanine|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|105|Marowak|1|Ground|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0060|Poliwag|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|106|Hitmonlee|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0061|Poliwhirl|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|107|Hitmonchan|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0062|Poliwrath|type=Water|type2=Fighting|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|108|Lickitung|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0063|Abra|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0064|Kadabra|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0065|Alakazam|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|113|Chansey|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0066|Machop|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|114|Tangela|1|Grass|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0067|Machoke|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0068|Machamp|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|116|Horsea|1|Water}}
{{Moveentry/1|0072|Tentacool|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|117|Seadra|1|Water}}
{{Moveentry/1|0073|Tentacruel|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|118|Goldeen|1|Water}}
{{Moveentry/1|0077|Ponyta|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|119|Seaking|1|Water}}
{{Moveentry/1|0078|Rapidash|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|120|Staryu|1|Water}}
{{Moveentry/1|0079|Slowpoke|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|121|Starmie|2|Water|Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0080|Slowbro|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0083|Farfetch'd|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Field|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentry/1|0084|Doduo|type=Normal|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0085|Dodrio|type=Normal|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentry/1|0086|Seel|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentry/1|0087|Dewgong|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Water 1|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|128|Tauros|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0094|Gengar|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentry/1|0095|Onix|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|131|Lapras|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentry/1|0096|Drowzee|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|133|Eevee|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0097|Hypno|type=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|134|Vaporeon|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0101|Electrode|type=Electric|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|135|Jolteon|1|Electric|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|136|Flareon|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0105|Marowak|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0106|Hitmonlee|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentry/1|0107|Hitmonchan|type=Fighting|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water||||Y}}
{{Moveentry/1|0108|Lickitung|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentry/1|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|143|Snorlax|1|Normal||'''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|147|Dratini|1|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0113|Chansey|type=Normal|1|Fairy|Fairy|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|148|Dragonair|1|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying}}
{{Moveentry/1|0115|Kangaskhan|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentrytm|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentry/1|0116|Horsea|type=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentrytm|151|Mew||Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0117|Seadra|type=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
{{Moveentry/1|0118|Goldeen|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0119|Seaking|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0120|Staryu|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0121|Starmie|type=Water|type2=Psychic|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0122|Mr. Mime|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0123|Scyther|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0124|Jynx|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0125|Electabuzz|type=Electric|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0126|Magmar|type=Fire|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0128|Tauros|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0130|Gyarados|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 2|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0133|Eevee|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0134|Vaporeon|type=Water|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0135|Jolteon|type=Electric|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0136|Flareon|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0137|Porygon|type=Normal|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0141|Kabutops|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0143|Snorlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔||||||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0148|Dragonair|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}
 
===Special move===
====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Normal}}
{{Moveentry/1|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} - [[Blush Mountain]]{{sup/7|SM}}}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}
 
==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
Skull Bash causes the user to gain the {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Skull Bash}} status condition on the first turn and boosts the user's Defense (this boost only lasts in the charging phase prior to {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}}). The user unleashes the move on the next turn. In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Rescue Team]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers]] series, the move's damage is doubled at the end of damage calculation.
 
Being a two-turn move, this move cannot be linked. Skull Bash cannot be used in a {{OBP|Pokémon Tower|Mystery Dungeon}} in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Adventure Squad]] series.


===[[Generation II]]===
{{MDMoveheader|type=normal}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=10|pp=15|acc=100%|range={{tt|Front|Indicated as User in-game}}|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Learnlist|Normal}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pow=10|pp=15|acc=100%|range={{tt|Front|Indicated as User in-game}}|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||40}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=10|pp=15|acc=100%|range={{tt|Front|Indicated as User in-game}}|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||45}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=37|powmax=99|pp=15|ppmax=30|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||55}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=normal|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Breedlist|Normal}}
{{Moveentry|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}}}
{{Moveentry|104|Cubone|1|Ground||{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Venusaur}}<br>{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer/breeding}}


===[[Generation III]]===
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
Skull Bash is a Charged Attack in {{g|GO}} that has been available since July 9, 2019.
{{Learnlist|Normal}}
{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||40}}
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||45}}
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||55}}
{{Moveentry|319|Sharpedo|2|Water|Dark|48}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Breedlist|Normal}}
{{Moveentry|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}}}
{{Moveentry|104|Cubone|1|Ground||{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Venusaur}}<br>{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}}}
{{Moveentry|369|Relicanth|2|Water|Rock|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Sharpedo}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer/breeding}}


===[[Generation IV]]===
{{GoChargedAttack
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
|id=302
{{Learnlist|Normal}}
|move=Skull Bash
{{Moveentry|007|Squirtle|1|Water||31}}
|type=Normal
{{Moveentry|008|Wartortle|1|Water||36}}
|pow=130
{{Moveentry|009|Blastoise|1|Water||39}}
|energy=100
{{Moveentry|319|Sharpedo|2|Water|Dark|50}}
|duration=3.1
{{Learnlist/footer}}
|damage_window=1.8 - 2.3
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
|pow_trainer=130
{{Breedlist|Normal}}
|energy_trainer=75
{{Moveentry|001|Bulbasaur|2|Grass|Poison|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}}}
|effect=[[File:GO boost arrow.png|16px]] 1 Defense
{{Moveentry|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison||{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}|||HGSS}}
|effect_chance=100
{{Moveentry|104|Cubone|1|Ground| |{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Venusaur}}<br>{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}}}
|users={{MSP/GO|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/GO|026|Raichu}}{{MSP/GO|131|Lapras}}{{MSP/GO|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/GO|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/GO|626|Bouffalant}}{{MSP/GO|689|Barbaracle}}
{{Moveentry|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}|||HGSS}}
}}
{{Moveentry|324|Torkoal|1|Fire||{{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}||*|HGSS}}
{{Moveentry|369|Relicanth|2|Water|Rock|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Sharpedo}}}}
{{Moveentry|459|Snover|2|Grass|Ice|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}|||HGSS}}
{{Learnlist/footer/breeding}}


==Other apperances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]] series===
*Pikachu uses Skull Bash as its side B attack in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. Skull Bash can be charged up to inflict more damage and knockback.
{{SSB|Pikachu}} uses {{sbw|Skull Bash}} as its side special from [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] onwards. Skull Bash can be charged up to inflict more damage and knockback, as well as launching Pikachu further sideways, making it usable for recovering.
*Pichu uses Skull Bash as its side B attack in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]. It is similar to Pikachu's, but when Pichu uses it, it damages itself a little.


==In the anime==
{{SSB|Pichu}} uses Skull Bash as its side special. It is similar to Pikachu's, but can be charged longer and can deal even more damage and knockback, though hurts Pichu a little upon release. Pichu [[Game move errors|cannot legitimately learn]] Skull Bash in the main games, however.
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user tucks in its head and rams the opponent with it.|image1=Squirtle Skull Bash.png|image1p=Squirtle|image2=ScytherSkullBash.jpg|image2p=Scyther|image3=Dragonite Skull Bash.png|image3p=Dragonite}}
 
<center><gallery>
Pikachu Skull Bash Melee.png|Pikachu using Skull Bash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
Pichu Skull Bash Melee.png|Pichu using Skull Bash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
Skull Bash SSBB.png|Pikachu using Skull Bash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
</gallery></center>
==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Skull Bash|type=Normal
|stars=5
|pow=31.90544
|charge=1.44
|range=Dash
|hits=4
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=Raises the user's Defense}}
 
==={{g|UNITE}}===
In Pokémon UNITE, Skull Bash is {{p|Blastoise}}'s second move as {{p|Squirtle}}. The user  dashes forward damaging and stunning all enemies hit for .5s. After reaching level 7 as {{p|Wartortle}}, it is replaced by either {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Rapid Spin}}.
 
===Description===
{{translation notice|Japanese}}
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|The user gains the Skull Bash status, causing it to attack strongly on the next turn. It is not possible to link this move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Gives the user a Skull Bash status, which causes the Pokémon to charge power for 1 turn, then try a powerful attack on the next turn. It also boosts the Pokémon's Defense while charging. You can't link this move.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|ロケットずつきじょうたいになり ちからをため つぎのこうどうで いりょくのたかい こうげきを くりだす しかも ちからをためたターンは ぼうぎょがあがるぞ このわざは ポケモンタワーでは くりだせない}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|[[File:IconKanji2MD.png]]UNUSED}}
{{movedescentry|[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]|Charge it to increase the power and distance.{{tt|*|Super Smash Bros. for 3DS manual}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|You tuck your head to boost your Defense and then damage an enemy on the next turn.{{tt|*|Move Summary}}<br>You'll get the Skull Bash status condition, which lets you charge power to try a powerful attack on the next turn. It also boosts your Defense. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileSMD.png]]Wonder Tile.{{tt|*|Move Description}}}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user tucks in its head and rams the foe with it.|image1=Tracey Scyther Skull Bash.png|image1p=Scyther|image2=Tierno Squirtle Skull Bash.png|image2p=Squirtle|image3=Blaine Magmar Skull Bash.png|image3p=Magmar|image4=Gary Blastoise Skull Bash.png|image4p=Blastoise}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=004|pkmn=Charmander|method=Charmander runs at the opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=004|pkmn=Charmander|method=Charmander runs at the opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Charmander|startcode=EP026|startname=Pokémon Scent-sation|endcode=EP043|endname=March of the Exeggutor Squad|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Charmander|startcode=EP026|startname=Pokémon Scent-sation|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=007|pkmn=Squirtle|method=Squirtle either runs and jumps at its opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head, or jumps into the air, gets a silver aura, and slams its head into its opponent.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=007|pkmn=Squirtle|method=Squirtle runs and jumps at the opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head, or Squirtle jumps into the air, becomes surrounded by a silver aura, and slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Squirtle|startcode=EP034|startname=The Kangaskhan Kid|endcode=Present}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Squirtle|startcode=EP034|startname=The Kangaskhan Kid}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar hurtles itself towards its foe and hits them with its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tierno's Squirtle|startcode=XY039|startname=Summer of Discovery!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=126|pkmn=Magmar|method=Magmar hurtles itself at the opponent and hits it with its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Blaine's Magmar|startcode=EP059|startname=Volcanic Panic}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Blaine's Magmar|startcode=EP059|startname=Volcanic Panic}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=123|pkmn=Scyther|method=Scyther flies at top speed towards its foe. Its body begins to glow before hitting its target.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=123|pkmn=Scyther|method=Scyther flies at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by a golden orb with golden streaks around it. It then slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tracey's Scyther|startcode=EP098|startname=A Way Off Day Off|endcode=Present}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tracey's Scyther|startcode=EP098|startname=A Way Off Day Off}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=149|pkmn=Dragonite|method=Dragonite flies up and strikes the object with its head at high speed.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=149|pkmn=Dragonite|method=Dragonite flies up and strikes the opponent with its head at high speed.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drake's Dragonite|startcode=EP112|startname=Enter the Dragonite|notes=Japanese version only}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Drake's Dragonite|startcode=EP112|startname=Enter the Dragonite|notes=Japanese version only}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=Eevee runs at the opponent while glowing white. It then strikes the opponent with its head.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=133|pkmn=Eevee|method=Eevee runs at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by a white aura. It then strikes the opponent with its head.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Eevee|startcode=EP116|startname=The Rivalry Revival|endcode=EP171|endname=Power Play!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Eevee|startcode=EP116|startname=The Rivalry Revival}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=020|pkmn=Raticate|method=Raticate charges at the opponent with a glowing yellow aura and smashes them with its head.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=020|pkmn=Raticate|method=Raticate charges at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by golden streaks. It then slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cassidy|user1=Cassidy's Raticate|startcode=EP157|startname=The Fortune Hunters|endcode=Present}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Cassidy|user1=Cassidy's Raticate|startcode=EP157|startname=The Fortune Hunters}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=158|pkmn=Totodile|method=Totodile slams its head into its opponent.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise slams its head into the opponent. Sometimes, its body becomes surrounded by a silver aura when using the attack; or, a white aura briefly flashes from Blastoise's body. It then charges at opponent and slams its head into them.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Totodile|startcode=EP216|startname=Dueling Heroes|endcode=Present}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise slams its head into its opponent. Sometimes it has a silver aura when using it.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jessie|user1=A Blastoise Jessie borrowed from the Battle Park|startcode=EP248|startname=One Trick Phony!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Jessie|user1=A Blastoise Jessie borrowed from the Battle Park|startcode=EP248|startname=One Trick Phony!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Blastoise|startcode=EP270|startname=Can't Beat the Heat!|endcode=Present}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gary's Blastoise|startcode=EP270|startname=Can't Beat the Heat!}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Sid|user1=Sid's Blastoise|startcode=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sid|user1=Sid's Blastoise|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Siebold|user1=Siebold's Blastoise|startcode=XYS01|startname=Mega Evolution Special I}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Tierno's Blastoise|startcode=XY126|startname=Valuable Experience for All!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sailor (Trainer class)|user1=A Sailor's Blastoise|startcode=SM027|startname=A Glaring Rivalry!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Neesha|user1=Neesha's Blastoise|startcode=M20|startname=I Choose You!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=319|pkmn=Sharpedo|method=Sharpedo swims at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by a bright white aura. It then slams its body into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Sharpedo (Pokémon)|user1=Multiple wild Sharpedo|startcode=AG019|startname=Sharpedo Attack!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=008|pkmn=Wartortle|method=Wartortle jumps at the opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Tierno's Wartortle|startcode=XY065|startname=Good Friends, Great Training!}}


==Trivia==
* In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] commanded the {{p|Squirtle}} she had rented from the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Pokémon League Admissions Exam instructor]] to use Skull Bash, but the move was used off-screen.
*All Pokémon to learn this move by leveling up are of the {{type2|Water}}.
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', {{Ash}} commanded his {{AP|Totodile}} to use Skull Bash, which it [[Animated series move errors|cannot legally learn]]. In the original Japanese version, Ash instead commanded Totodile to use {{m|Headbutt}}.
 
===Pokémon Origins===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user tucks in its head and rams the foe with it.|image1=Blue Blastoise Skull Bash PO.png|image1p=Blastoise}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Blue (Origins)|user1=Blue's Blastoise|startcode=PO04|startname=File 4: Charizard|notes=Debut}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user tucks in its head and rams the foe with it.|image1=Lance Dragonite Skull Bash PG.png|image1p=Dragonite|image2=Blue Blastoise Skull Bash PG.png|image2p=Blastoise}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Blue (game)|user1=Blue's Blastoise|startcode=PG03|startname=The Challenger|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=149|pkmn=Dragonite|method=Dragonite slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Lance's Dragonite|startcode=PG03|startname=The Challenger}}
 
==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user slams its head into the opponent.|image1=Gary Blastoise Skull Bash AP.png|image1p=Blastoise}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise slams its head into the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Gary's Blastoise|startcode=SP16|startname=One Half Of A Poké Ball|notes=Debut}}
 
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user tucks its head in, then rams the target with it.|image1=Ash Squirtle Skull Bash EToP.png|image1p=Squirtle}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=007|pkmn=Squirtle|method=Squirtle slams headfirst into the opponent with great force.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Ash's Squirtle|startcode=ET13|startname=The Indigo Finals|notes=Debut}}
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user tucks its head in, then rams the target.|image1=Brock Onix Skull Bash Adventures.png|image1p=Onix|image2=Raihan Sandaconda Skull Bash Adventures.png|image2p=Sandaconda}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=095|pkmn=Onix|method=Onix floats into the air and curls its body around. It then fires itself at the opponent with huge speed and power.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brock's Onix|startcode=PS005|startname=Onix Is On!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=844|pkmn=Sandaconda|method=Sandaconda rams the opponent with its head.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Raihan|user1=Raihan's Sandaconda|startcode=PASS12|startname=Thump!! The Gazing Sage}}
 
* {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Blastoise}}, [[Blasty]], was revealed to know Skull Bash on the official website, but he has never been shown using the move.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user slams their head at the opponent.|image1=Blue Blastoise Skull Bash PM.png|image1p=Blastoise}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=009|pkmn=Blastoise|method=Blastoise tucks its head, then quickly pokes it out of the body.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)|user1=Blue's Blastoise|startcode=PM054|startname=The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=007|pkmn=Squirtle|method=Squirtle flies in the air and slams its head at the foe.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Squirtle (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Squirtle|startcode=PM094|startname=Take Me to the Dragon Palace!}}
 
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|genI=Skull Bash I
|genII=Skull Bash II
|genIII=Skull Bash III
|genIV=Skull Bash IV
}}
 
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|genV=Skull Bash V
|genVI=Skull Bash VI
|genVI2=Skull Bash VI 2
|genVII=Skull Bash VII
|genVII2=Skull Bash VII 2
}}
 
===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|Stad=Skull Bash Stad
|Stad2=Skull Bash Stad2
|Colo=Skull Bash Colo
|XD=Skull Bash XD
}}
 
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PBR=Skull Bash PBR
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Skull Bash PMD RB
|PSMD=Skull Bash PSMD
}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* Dutch: '''Schedelbeuk'''
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
* Spanish: '''Cabezazo'''
|zh_yue=火箭頭錘 ''{{tt|Fójin Tàuhchèuih|Rocket Headbutt}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>火箭頭鎚 ''{{tt|Fójin Tàuhchèuih|Rocket Headbutt}}'' {{tt|*|Anime (XY onwards)}}<br>火箭頭擊 ''{{tt|Fójin Tàuhgīk|Rocket Headbutt}}'' {{tt|*|Early anime}}
* French: '''Coud'krâne'''
|zh_cmn=火箭頭錘 / 火箭头锤 ''{{tt|Huǒjiàn Tóuchuí|Rocket Headbutt}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>火箭頭槌 ''{{tt|Huǒjiàn Tóuchuí|Rocket Headbutt}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
* German: '''Schädelwumme'''
|cs=Hlavový náraz <!--source: Czech version of The Official Pokémon Handbook-->
* Italian: '''Capocciata'''
|da=Skalle{{tt|*|Danish version of The Official Pokémon Handbook}}
* Portuguese: '''Quebra Crânio'''
|nl=Schedelbeuk
* Hindi: '''Sakht Khopri'''
|fi=Kallolytty ([[S01]])<br>Pääpusku ({{tt|Johto series|Also used for Headbutt}})
|fr_ca=Coud'Krâne{{tt|*|Super Smash Bros for 3DS manual}}
|fr_eu=Coud'krâne
|de=Schädelwumme
|el=Κρανιοκόπημα ''Kraniokópima''
|hi=सख्त खोपरी ''Sakht Khopri''
|id=Sundulan Roket
|it=Capocciata
|ko=로켓박치기 ''{{tt|Rokesbakchigi|Rocket Headbutt}}''<sup>{{gen|IX}}+</sup><br>로케트박치기 ''{{tt|Roketeubakchigi|Rocket Headbutt}}''<sup>{{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}–{{gen|VIII}}</sup>
|pl=Cios Głową{{tt|*|Anime}}<!--{{tt|*|XY series onwards}}<br>Krótki Cios{{tt|*|EP270}}<br>Atak Czaszki{{tt|*|EP099-EP103, EP248-EP270}}<br>Cios Czaszką{{tt|*|EP217}}<br>Atak Głową{{tt|*|EP026, EP116-EP157}}<br>Uderzenie Głową{{tt|*|EP094, EP107}}<br>Atak Frontalny{{tt|*|EP098}}<br>Ognisty Pocisk{{tt|*|EP059}}--><br>Rakietowy Taran{{tt|*|Manga}}
|pt_br=Quebra-crânio (games, anime, TCG)<br>Quebracrânio (manga)<br>Golpe de Cabeça (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|pt_eu=Esmaga Crânios
|sr=Udar Lobanjom
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 31 December 2024

Skull Bash
ロケットずつき Rocket Headbutt
Type  Normal
Category  Physical
PP  10 (max. 16)
Power  130
Accuracy  100%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Tough
Appeal  1
Jam  4 ♥♥♥♥
Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
Condition  Tough
Appeal  1
Earn +3 if no other Pokémon has chosen the same Judge.
Condition  Tough
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Affected by how well the previous Pokémon's move went.

Skull Bash (Japanese: ロケットずつき Rocket Headbutt) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It was TM40 in Generation I. In Generation II, it was the signature move of Squirtle's evolutionary line, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Effect

Generation I

Skull Bash does nothing on the turn it is selected, other than say that the user lowered its head. On the following turn, Skull Bash will do damage, PP will be deducted from it, and it will count as the last move used. Once Skull Bash is selected, the user won't be able to switch out until it is disrupted or fully executed.

If Skull Bash is not fully executed, PP will not be deducted from it, and it will not count as the last move used. If the opponent uses Mirror Move during the turn that the user lowers its head, Mirror Move will copy the move that the user executed immediately before using Skull Bash (or fail if it can't).

Sleep, freeze, binding, and flinching will pause but not disrupt the duration of Skull Bash.

In Stadium, Mirror Move will copy Skull Bash on either of the turns it takes to execute.

Generation II to V

On the turn it is selected, Skull Bash will raise the user's Defense by one level.

If a Power Herb is held by the user, Skull Bash can be executed in one turn.

Generation VI

Skull Bash's power is changed from 100 to 130 and its PP changed from 15 to 10.

Generation IX

Skull Bash cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description
Stad In the first turn, the attacker tucks in its head. The next turn, it head-butts at full steam.
Stad2 In the first turn, the attacker tucks its head. The next turn, it head-butts at full steam.
GSC 1st turn: Prepare
2nd turn: Attack
RSE 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.
ColoXD Raises defense, then attacks on the next turn.
DPPtHGSSPBR The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
SV This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0007 Squirtle Monster Water 1 35 40 40 31 31 31 31 45 36 36
0008 Wartortle Monster Water 1 39 45 45 36 36 36 37 59 50 50
0009 Blastoise Monster Water 1 42 55 55 39 39 39 40 75 56 56
0056 Mankey Field Field 29
0057 Primeape Field Field 30
0119 Seaking Water 2 Water 2 1
0319 Sharpedo
Water 2 Water 2 48 50 50 50XY
51ORAS
51
0689 Barbaracle
Water 3 Water 3 1, 65 1, 65 1
0713 Avalugg Monster Mineral 1, 60 1, 60 51
0787 Tapu Bulu
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 58 70
0797 Celesteela
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 53 70
0844 Sandaconda Field Dragon 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0001 Bulbasaur
Monster Grass
0029 Nidoran♀ Monster Field HGSS
0104 Cubone Monster Monster
0111 Rhyhorn
Monster Field HGSS
0118 Goldeen Water 2 Water 2
0324 Torkoal Field Field HGSS
0369 Relicanth
Water 1 Water 2
0399 Bidoof Water 1 Field
0459 Snover
Monster Grass HGSS
0529 Drilbur Field Field
0626 Bouffalant Field Field
0833 Chewtle Monster Water 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
0004 Charmander Monster Dragon
0005 Charmeleon Monster Dragon
0006 Charizard
Monster Dragon
0007 Squirtle Monster Water 1
0008 Wartortle Monster Water 1
0009 Blastoise Monster Water 1
0015 Beedrill
Bug Bug
0019 Rattata Field Field
0020 Raticate Field Field
0023 Ekans Field Dragon
0024 Arbok Field Dragon
0025 Pikachu Field Fairy
0026 Raichu Field Fairy
0027 Sandshrew Field Field
0028 Sandslash Field Field
0029 Nidoran♀ Monster Field
0030 Nidorina No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0031 Nidoqueen
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0032 Nidoran♂ Monster Field
0033 Nidorino Monster Field
0034 Nidoking
Monster Field
0035 Clefairy Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable Fairy Fairy
0037 Vulpix Field Field
0038 Ninetales Field Field
0039 Jigglypuff
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff
Fairy Fairy
0046 Paras
Bug Grass
0047 Parasect
Bug Grass
0052 Meowth Field Field
0053 Persian Field Field
0054 Psyduck Water 1 Field
0055 Golduck Water 1 Field
0056 Mankey Field Field
0057 Primeape Field Field
0058 Growlithe Field Field
0059 Arcanine Field Field
0060 Poliwag Water 1 Water 1
0061 Poliwhirl Water 1 Water 1
0062 Poliwrath
Water 1 Water 1
0063 Abra Human-Like Human-Like
0064 Kadabra Human-Like Human-Like
0065 Alakazam Human-Like Human-Like
0066 Machop Human-Like Human-Like
0067 Machoke Human-Like Human-Like
0068 Machamp Human-Like Human-Like
0072 Tentacool
Water 3 Water 3
0073 Tentacruel
Water 3 Water 3
0077 Ponyta Field Field
0078 Rapidash Field Field
0079 Slowpoke
Monster Water 1
0080 Slowbro
Monster Water 1
0083 Farfetch'd
Flying Field
0084 Doduo
Flying Flying
0085 Dodrio
Flying Flying
0086 Seel Water 1 Field
0087 Dewgong
Water 1 Field
0094 Gengar
Amorphous Amorphous
0095 Onix
Mineral Mineral
0096 Drowzee Human-Like Human-Like
0097 Hypno Human-Like Human-Like
0101 Electrode Mineral Mineral
0104 Cubone Monster Monster
0105 Marowak Monster Monster
0106 Hitmonlee Human-Like Human-Like
0107 Hitmonchan Human-Like Human-Like
0108 Lickitung Monster Monster
0111 Rhyhorn
Monster Field
0112 Rhydon
Monster Field
0113 Chansey Fairy Fairy
0114 Tangela Grass Grass
0115 Kangaskhan Monster Monster
0116 Horsea Water 1 Dragon
0117 Seadra Water 1 Dragon
0118 Goldeen Water 2 Water 2
0119 Seaking Water 2 Water 2
0120 Staryu Water 3 Water 3
0121 Starmie
Water 3 Water 3
0122 Mr. Mime
Human-Like Human-Like
0123 Scyther
Bug Bug
0124 Jynx
Human-Like Human-Like
0125 Electabuzz Human-Like Human-Like
0126 Magmar Human-Like Human-Like
0128 Tauros Field Field
0130 Gyarados
Water 2 Dragon
0131 Lapras
Monster Water 1
0133 Eevee Field Field
0134 Vaporeon Field Field
0135 Jolteon Field Field
0136 Flareon Field Field
0137 Porygon Mineral Mineral
0139 Omastar
Water 1 Water 3
0141 Kabutops
Water 1 Water 3
0143 Snorlax Monster Monster
0147 Dratini Water 1 Dragon
0148 Dragonair Water 1 Dragon
0149 Dragonite
Water 1 Dragon
0150 Mewtwo No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0151 Mew No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation VII

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0111 Rhyhorn
Monster Field Island Scan - Blush MountainSM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Skull Bash causes the user to gain the Skull Bash status condition on the first turn and boosts the user's Defense (this boost only lasts in the charging phase prior to Super Mystery Dungeon). The user unleashes the move on the next turn. In the Rescue Team and Explorers series, the move's damage is doubled at the end of damage calculation.

Being a two-turn move, this move cannot be linked. Skull Bash cannot be used in a Pokémon Tower in the Adventure Squad series.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 10 - 15 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS 10 - 15 - 100% - Front Enemy No
BSL 10 - 15 - 100% - Front Enemy No
SMD 37 99 15 30 100% - Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

Skull Bash is a Charged Attack in Pokémon GO that has been available since July 9, 2019.

 Skull Bash
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 130
Energy cost 100
Duration 3.1 seconds
Damage window 1.8 - 2.3 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power 130
Energy cost 75
Secondary effect 1 Defense
Effect chance 100%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
BlastoiseRaichuLaprasSnorlaxRhyperiorBouffalantBarbaracle
By Elite Charged TM
By GO Snapshot
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Super Smash Bros. series

Pikachu uses Skull Bash as its side special from Super Smash Bros. Melee onwards. Skull Bash can be charged up to inflict more damage and knockback, as well as launching Pikachu further sideways, making it usable for recovering.

Pichu uses Skull Bash as its side special. It is similar to Pikachu's, but can be charged longer and can deal even more damage and knockback, though hurts Pichu a little upon release. Pichu cannot legitimately learn Skull Bash in the main games, however.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Skull Bash
★★★★★
Attack power 31.90544
Charge time 1.44 seconds
Range type Dash
Number of hits 4
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect Raises the user's Defense

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Skull Bash is Blastoise's second move as Squirtle. The user dashes forward damaging and stunning all enemies hit for .5s. After reaching level 7 as Wartortle, it is replaced by either Surf or Rapid Spin.

Description

This article has information requiring translation. If you are able to translate Japanese and would like to help, please add the English translation to the section or sections in Japanese.
Games Description
MDRB The user gains the Skull Bash status, causing it to attack strongly on the next turn. It is not possible to link this move.
MDTDS Gives the user a Skull Bash status, which causes the Pokémon to charge power for 1 turn, then try a powerful attack on the next turn. It also boosts the Pokémon's Defense while charging. You can't link this move.
BSL ロケットずつきじょうたいになり ちからをため つぎのこうどうで いりょくのたかい こうげきを くりだす しかも ちからをためたターンは ぼうぎょがあがるぞ このわざは ポケモンタワーでは くりだせない
MDGtI UNUSED
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U Charge it to increase the power and distance.*
SMD You tuck your head to boost your Defense and then damage an enemy on the next turn.*
You'll get the Skull Bash status condition, which lets you charge power to try a powerful attack on the next turn. It also boosts your Defense. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.*


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Magmar

Scyther

Squirtle

Blastoise
The user tucks in its head and rams the foe with it.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Charmander Charmander runs at the opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head.
Ash's Charmander Pokémon Scent-sation Debut
Squirtle Squirtle runs and jumps at the opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head, or Squirtle jumps into the air, becomes surrounded by a silver aura, and slams its head into the opponent.
Ash's Squirtle The Kangaskhan Kid None
Tierno's Squirtle Summer of Discovery! None
Magmar Magmar hurtles itself at the opponent and hits it with its head.
Blaine's Magmar Volcanic Panic None
Scyther Scyther flies at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by a golden orb with golden streaks around it. It then slams its head into the opponent.
Tracey's Scyther A Way Off Day Off None
Dragonite Dragonite flies up and strikes the opponent with its head at high speed.
Drake's Dragonite Enter the Dragonite Japanese version only
Eevee Eevee runs at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by a white aura. It then strikes the opponent with its head.
Gary's Eevee The Rivalry Revival None
Raticate Raticate charges at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by golden streaks. It then slams its head into the opponent.
Cassidy's Raticate The Fortune Hunters None
Blastoise Blastoise slams its head into the opponent. Sometimes, its body becomes surrounded by a silver aura when using the attack; or, a white aura briefly flashes from Blastoise's body. It then charges at opponent and slams its head into them.
A Blastoise Jessie borrowed from the Battle Park One Trick Phony! None
Gary's Blastoise Can't Beat the Heat! None
Sid's Blastoise Destiny Deoxys None
Siebold's Blastoise Mega Evolution Special I None
Tierno's Blastoise Valuable Experience for All! None
A Sailor's Blastoise A Glaring Rivalry! None
Neesha's Blastoise I Choose You! None
Sharpedo Sharpedo swims at the opponent and its body becomes surrounded by a bright white aura. It then slams its body into the opponent.
Multiple wild Sharpedo Sharpedo Attack! None
Wartortle Wartortle jumps at the opponent with its head down and strikes it with its head.
Tierno's Wartortle Good Friends, Great Training! None


Pokémon Origins


Blastoise


The user tucks in its head and rams the foe with it.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Blastoise Blastoise slams its head into the opponent.
Blue's Blastoise File 4: Charizard Debut


Pokémon Generations


Dragonite

Blastoise
The user tucks in its head and rams the foe with it.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Blastoise Blastoise slams its head into the opponent.
Blue's Blastoise The Challenger Debut
Dragonite Dragonite slams its head into the opponent.
Lance's Dragonite The Challenger None


In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Pokémon Adventures


  • Green's Blastoise, Blasty, was revealed to know Skull Bash on the official website, but he has never been shown using the move.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 火箭頭錘 Fójin Tàuhchèuih *
火箭頭鎚 Fójin Tàuhchèuih *
火箭頭擊 Fójin Tàuhgīk *
Mandarin 火箭頭錘 / 火箭头锤 Huǒjiàn Tóuchuí *
火箭頭槌 Huǒjiàn Tóuchuí *
Czech Hlavový náraz
Danish Skalle*
Dutch Schedelbeuk
Finnish Kallolytty (S01)
Pääpusku (Johto series)
French Canada Coud'Krâne*
Europe Coud'krâne
German Schädelwumme
Greek Κρανιοκόπημα Kraniokópima
Hindi सख्त खोपरी Sakht Khopri
Indonesian Sundulan Roket
Italian Capocciata
Korean 로켓박치기 RokesbakchigiIX+
로케트박치기 RoketeubakchigiII, IVVIII
Polish Cios Głową*
Rakietowy Taran*
Portuguese Brazil Quebra-crânio (games, anime, TCG)
Quebracrânio (manga)
Golpe de Cabeça (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Portugal Esmaga Crânios
Russian Удар черепом Udar cherepom
Serbian Udar Lobanjom
Spanish Latin America Cabezazo* (GO, EP076, EP098JN068)
Megatope (EP034, JN113)
Embestida* (EP094, AG190)
Golpe de Cabeza* (EP059)
Embestida Final (EP026)
Spain Cabezazo
Swedish Danskskalle*
Nickstöt*
Huvudattack*
Thai พุ่งหัวจรวด
Vietnamese Tên Lửa Húc Đầu


Variations of the move Skull Bash
Skull Bash
Electro Shot


Generation I TMs
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Generation I HMs
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