Skull Bash — Pokémon Move

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.

Type: normal; class: physical; power: 130; accuracy: 100; PP: 10; priority: 0.

Effect notes

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.

In-game descriptions by version

gold silver1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
crystal1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ruby sapphireTucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
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 pearlThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
platinumThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
heartgold soulsilverThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
black whiteThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
black 2 white 2The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
x yThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
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 moonThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
ultra sun ultra moonThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
sword shieldThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Pokémon that learn this move in brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl