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Skull Bash

Skull Bash is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.

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Values by generation

From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.

GenerationTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriority
Generation 1NormalPhysical10010015+0
Generation 2NormalPhysical10010015+0
Generation 3NormalPhysical10010015+0
Generation 4NormalPhysical10010015+0
Generation 5NormalPhysical10010015+0
Generation 6NormalPhysical13010010+0
Generation 7NormalPhysical13010010+0
Generation 8NormalPhysical13010010+0
Generation 9NormalPhysical13010010+0

In-game descriptions

Gold / Silver · Crystal1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Ruby / Sapphire · EmeraldTucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
FireRed / LeafGreenThe user raises its DEFENSE in the 1st turn, then attacks in the 2nd turn.
Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilverThe 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 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireThe 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 · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / ShieldThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

TM / HM

Red / Green · Blue · Red / Blue · YellowTM40
Mega DimensionTM146

Pokémon that learn it

All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.

By level up (2)

By TM / HM (15)

By breeding (2)

Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)