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Zen Headbutt

Zen Headbutt

Psychic-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Machines

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

TR69

TR69

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Ludicolo

Galar #38

WaterGrass
Start

Musharna

Galar #91

Psychic
Start

Whiscash

Galar #229

WaterGround
Start

Metang

Crown #130

SteelPsychic
6

Metagross

Crown #131

SteelPsychic
6

Psyduck

Armor #146

Water
18

Golduck

Armor #147

Water
18

Solrock

Galar #363

RockPsychic
20

Audino

Crown #21

Normal
20

Solgaleo

Nat. #791

PsychicSteel
21

Munna

Galar #90

Psychic
24

Slowpoke

Armor #1

WaterPsychic
24

Slowpoke Galar

Armor #1

Psychic
24

Slowbro

Armor #2

WaterPsychic
24

Slowbro Galar

Armor #2

PoisonPsychic
24

Slowking

Armor #3

WaterPsychic
24

Slowking Galar

Armor #3

PoisonPsychic
24

Zekrom

Nat. #644

DragonElectric
24

Jirachi

Nat. #385

SteelPsychic
28

Tauros

Armor #116

Normal
30

Miltank

Armor #117

Normal
30

Oranguru

Galar #342

NormalPsychic
35

Bagon

Crown #113

Dragon
35

Elgyem

Galar #277

Psychic
36

Beheeyem

Galar #278

Psychic
36

Lotad

Galar #36

WaterGrass
38

Shelgon

Crown #114

Dragon
39

Salamence

Crown #115

DragonFlying
39

Latias

Nat. #380

DragonPsychic
40

Latios

Nat. #381

DragonPsychic
40

Sableye

Galar #294

DarkGhost
42

Tapu Bulu

Nat. #787

GrassFairy
45

Lombre

Galar #37

WaterGrass
50

Regigigas

Nat. #486

Normal
54

Learners

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

Cinderace

Galar #6

Fire
TM/TR

Dottler

Galar #11

BugPsychic
TM/TR

Orbeetle

Galar #12

BugPsychic
TM/TR

Hoothoot

Galar #19

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Noctowl

Galar #20

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Dubwool

Galar #35

Normal
TM/TR

Lotad

Galar #36

WaterGrass
TM/TR

Lombre

Galar #37

WaterGrass
TM/TR

Ludicolo

Galar #38

WaterGrass
TM/TR

Bounsweet

Galar #52

Grass
TM/TR

Steenee

Galar #53

Grass
TM/TR

Tsareena

Galar #54

Grass
TM/TR

Vulpix Alola

Galar #68

Ice
TM/TR

Vulpix

Galar #68

Fire
TM/TR

Ninetales Alola

Galar #69

IceFairy
TM/TR

Ninetales

Galar #69

Fire
TM/TR

Baltoy

Galar #82

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Claydol

Galar #83

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Golurk

Galar #89

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Munna

Galar #90

Psychic
TM/TR

Musharna

Galar #91

Psychic
TM/TR

Natu

Galar #92

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Xatu

Galar #93

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Stufful

Galar #94

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Bewear

Galar #95

NormalFighting
TM/TR

Pancham

Galar #111

Fighting
TM/TR

Pangoro

Galar #112

FightingDark
TM/TR

Bronzong

Galar #119

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Ralts

Galar #120

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Kirlia

Galar #121

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Gardevoir

Galar #122

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
TM/TR

Basculin

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Basculin Blue Striped

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Basculin Red Striped

Galar #154

Water
TM/TR

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Espeon

Galar #200

Psychic
TM/TR

Espurr

Galar #208

Psychic
TM/TR

Meowstic

Galar #209

Psychic
TM/TR

Meowstic Female

Galar #209

Psychic
TM/TR

Scraggy

Galar #224

DarkFighting
TM/TR

Scrafty

Galar #225

DarkFighting
TM/TR

Whiscash

Galar #229

WaterGround
TM/TR

Throh

Galar #248

Fighting
TM/TR

Sawk

Galar #249

Fighting
TM/TR

Cleffa

Galar #254

Fairy
TM/TR

Clefairy

Galar #255

Fairy
TM/TR

Clefable

Galar #256

Fairy
TM/TR

Togepi

Galar #257

Fairy
TM/TR

Togetic

Galar #258

FairyFlying
TM/TR

Togekiss

Galar #259

FairyFlying
TM/TR

Munchlax

Galar #260

Normal
TM/TR

Snorlax

Galar #261

Normal
TM/TR

Gothita

Galar #267

Psychic
TM/TR

Gothorita

Galar #268

Psychic
TM/TR

Gothitelle

Galar #269

Psychic
TM/TR

Solosis

Galar #270

Psychic
TM/TR

Duosion

Galar #271

Psychic
TM/TR

Reuniclus

Galar #272

Psychic
TM/TR

Psycho Cut

Psychic

Flash Cannon

Steel
PsychicPhysical

Zen Headbutt

Psychic-type move

Move #

428

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

80

Accuracy

90

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

TR69

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus
TR12
--30171

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15156

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20113

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Calm MindPsychicStatus--20226

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

ConfusionPsychicSpecial

-

501002577

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--2029

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial

-

1001001517

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Eerie SpellPsychicSpecial

-

8010051

The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also removes 3 PP from the target’s last move.

Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial

-

801001078

The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move’s power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.

ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial

-

801002036

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Freezing GlarePsychicSpecial

-

90100101

The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen.

Future SightPsychicSpecial1201001090

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

GravityPsychicStatus

-

--516

This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can’t be used.

Guard SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1018

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Guard SwapPsychicStatus--1063

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Heal PulsePsychicStatus

-

--1033

The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Healing WishPsychicStatus

-

--1021

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status conditions cured.

HypnosisPsychicStatus

-

-602050

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

ImprisonPsychicStatus--10188

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

InstructPsychicStatus

-

--151

The user instructs the target to use the target’s last move again.

KinesisPsychicStatus

-

-80152

The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30300

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Lunar DancePsychicStatus

-

--101

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.

Luster PurgePsychicSpecial

-

9510051

The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Magic CoatPsychicStatus

-

--1512

Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.

Magic PowderPsychicStatus

-

-100201

The user scatters a cloud of magic powder that changes the target to Psychic type.

Magic RoomPsychicStatus--10120

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial

-

-1002032

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

Mist BallPsychicSpecial

-

7010051

A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Photon GeyserPsychicSpecial

-

10010053

The user attacks a target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts Attack or Sp. Atk damage—whichever stat is higher for the user.

Power SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1017

The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.

Power SwapPsychicStatus--1068

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Power TrickPsychicStatus

-

--108

The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat.

Prismatic LaserPsychicSpecial

-

160100103

The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can’t move on the next turn.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial

-

651002057

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010264

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical851001047

The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus--1040

This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.

Psycho CutPsychicPhysical701002053

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus

-

-1001012

Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status conditions to the target.

PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010163

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

PsystrikePsychicSpecial

-

100100101

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

ReflectPsychicStatus--20179

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

RestPsychicStatus--5778

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Role PlayPsychicStatus

-

--1010

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s Ability.

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10103

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Speed SwapPsychicStatus--1027

The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.

Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010173

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

TeleportPsychicStatus

-

--2016

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees.

TrickPsychicStatus-10010142

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5117

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--10159

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

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