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Bulk Up

Bulk Up

Fighting-type status move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
FightingStatus

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM08

TM08

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Combusken

#256

FireFighting
28

Blaziken

#257

FireFighting
28

Groudon

#383

Ground
30

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Hidden Machines.
PokémonTypeMethod

Chimchar

#4

Fire
TM/HM

Monferno

#5

FireFighting
TM/HM

Infernape

#6

FireFighting
TM/HM

Machop

#40

Fighting
TM/HM

Machoke

#41

Fighting
TM/HM

Machamp

#42

Fighting
TM/HM

Buizel

#56

Water
TM/HM

Mankey

#56

Fighting
TM/HM

Floatzel

#57

Water
TM/HM

Primeape

#57

Fighting
TM/HM

Poliwrath

#62

WaterFighting
TM/HM

Heracross

#62

BugFighting
TM/HM

Meditite

#86

FightingPsychic
TM/HM

Medicham

#87

FightingPsychic
TM/HM

Hitmonlee

#106

Fighting
TM/HM

Hitmonchan

#107

Fighting
TM/HM

Riolu

#115

Fighting
TM/HM

Lucario

#116

FightingSteel
TM/HM

Pinsir

#127

Bug
TM/HM

Croagunk

#129

PoisonFighting
TM/HM

Toxicroak

#130

PoisonFighting
TM/HM

Dialga

#149

SteelDragon
TM/HM

Palkia

#150

WaterDragon
TM/HM

Mewtwo

#150

Psychic
TM/HM

Mew

#151

Psychic
TM/HM

Snubbull

#209

Normal
TM/HM

Granbull

#210

Normal
TM/HM

Teddiursa

#216

Normal
TM/HM

Ursaring

#217

Normal
TM/HM

Tyrogue

#236

Fighting
TM/HM

Hitmontop

#237

Fighting
TM/HM

Combusken

#256

FireFighting
TM/HM

Blaziken

#257

FireFighting
TM/HM

Breloom

#286

GrassFighting
TM/HM

Slakoth

#287

Normal
TM/HM

Vigoroth

#288

Normal
TM/HM

Slaking

#289

Normal
TM/HM

Makuhita

#296

Fighting
TM/HM

Hariyama

#297

Fighting
TM/HM

Groudon

#383

Ground
TM/HM

Rayquaza

#384

DragonFlying
TM/HM

Gallade

#475

PsychicFighting
TM/HM

Frenzy Plant

Grass

Bounce

Flying
FightingStatus

Bulk Up

Fighting-type move

Move #

339

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

TM08

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Arm ThrustFightingPhysical

-

15100202

The user looses a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.

Aura SphereFightingSpecial

-

90-207

The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.

Brick BreakFightingPhysical
TM31
7510015183

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Close CombatFightingPhysical

-

120100518

The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

CounterFightingPhysical

-

-1002041

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Cross ChopFightingPhysical

-

10080512

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

DetectFightingStatus

-

--517

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Double KickFightingPhysical

-

301003019

The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.

Drain PunchFightingPhysical60100555

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical

-

10050511

The foe is punched with the user’s full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits.

Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705101

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020146

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Force PalmFightingPhysical

-

60100107

The foe is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

Hammer ArmFightingPhysical

-

100901016

The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

High Jump KickFightingPhysical

-

10090205

The foe is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

Jump KickFightingPhysical

-

8595253

The user jumps up high, then strikes with a kick. If the kick misses, the user hurts itself.

Karate ChopFightingPhysical

-

50100257

The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Low KickFightingPhysical

-

-1002013

A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.

Mach PunchFightingPhysical

-

40100308

The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

RevengeFightingPhysical

-

601001016

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

ReversalFightingPhysical

-

-1001521

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015276

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Rolling KickFightingPhysical

-

6085154

The user cuts a quick spin and lashes out with a sharp kick.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical

-

-1002011

The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Sky UppercutFightingPhysical

-

8590156

The user attacks the foe with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.

SubmissionFightingPhysical

-

8080255

The user grabs the foe and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical

-

120100515

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Triple KickFightingPhysical

-

1090101

A consecutive three- kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successive hit.

Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial

-

40100304

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.

Vital ThrowFightingPhysical

-

70-106

The user allows the foe to attack first. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.

Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical

-

601001017

This attack inflicts high damage on a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe up, however.

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