Bulk Up is a Fighting-type move introduced in Generation 3.
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.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 3 | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user bulks up its body to boost both its ATTACK and DEFENSE stats. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Legends: Arceus | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising its offensive and defensive stats. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats. |
TM / HM
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald · Colosseum · XD · FireRed / LeafGreen · Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | TM08 |
|---|---|
| Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | TM30 |
| Sword / Shield | TR48 |
| Scarlet / Violet · Scarlet: The Indigo Disk / Violet: The Indigo Disk | TM64 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM11 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By TM / HM (3)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)