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Head Smash in Pokémon X & Y

Rock-type physical move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

150

Accuracy

80

PP

5

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Nidoran♂

#32

Poison
Egg

Nidorino

#33

Poison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidorino

#33

Poison
Nidoran M — breeding

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Nidoran M — breeding

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Corsola

#222

WaterRock
Egg

Phanpy

#231

Ground
Egg

Donphan

#232

Ground
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Donphan

#232

Ground
Phanpy — breeding

Nosepass

#299

Rock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aron

#304

SteelRock
Egg

Lairon

#305

SteelRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lairon

#305

SteelRock
Aron — breeding

Aggron

#306

SteelRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aggron

#306

SteelRock
Aron — breeding

Aggron Mega

#306

Steel
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aggron Mega

#306

Steel
Aron — breeding

Probopass

#476

RockSteel
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Archen

#566

RockFlying
Egg

Archeops

#567

RockFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Archeops

#567

RockFlying
Archen — breeding

Deino

#633

DarkDragon
Egg

Zweilous

#634

DarkDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zweilous

#634

DarkDragon
Deino — breeding

Hydreigon

#635

DarkDragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hydreigon

#635

DarkDragon
Deino — breeding

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Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

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Diamond Storm

The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

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Power Gem

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

Rock

-

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Rock Blast

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock

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Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

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Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

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Rock Throw

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

Rock

-

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Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

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Rock Wrecker

The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Rock

-

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Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock

-

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Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

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Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

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Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock

-

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Stone Edge

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

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Wide Guard

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

Rock

-

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