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Zen Headbutt

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Zen Headbutt in Pokémon X & Y

Psychic-type physical move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

80

Accuracy

90

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Chespin

#1

Grass
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Quilladin

#2

Grass
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Chesnaught

#3

GrassFighting
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Braixen

#5

Fire
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Delphox

#6

FirePsychic
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Rattata

#19

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

Rattata

#19

Normal
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Raticate

#20

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

Raticate

#20

Normal
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Clefairy

#35

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

Clefairy

#35

Fairy
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Clefable

#36

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

Clefable

#36

Fairy
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Vulpix

#37

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

Vulpix

#37

Fire
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ninetales

#38

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

Ninetales

#38

Fire
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dunsparce

#40

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

Dunsparce

#40

Normal
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Carvanha

#55

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

Carvanha

#55

WaterDark
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Sharpedo

#56

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

Sharpedo

#56

WaterDark
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Riolu

#62

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

Riolu

#62

Fighting
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Lucario

#63

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

Lucario

#63

FightingSteel
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Lucario Mega

#63

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

Lucario Mega

#63

FightingSteel
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ralts

#64

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

Ralts

#64

PsychicFairy
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Kirlia

#65

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

Kirlia

#65

PsychicFairy
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gardevoir

#66

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

Gardevoir

#66

PsychicFairy
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gardevoir Mega

#66

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

Gardevoir Mega

#66

PsychicFairy
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gallade

#67

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

Gallade

#67

PsychicFighting
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Skitty

#78

Normal
Egg

Delcatty

#79

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

Delcatty

#79

Normal
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Delcatty

#79

Normal
Skitty — breeding

Slowpoke

#79

WaterPsychic
Egg

Squirtle

#86

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

Squirtle

#86

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Wartortle

#87

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

Wartortle

#87

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Blastoise

#88

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

Blastoise

#88

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Blastoise Mega

#88

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

Blastoise Mega

#88

Water
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Skiddo

#89

Grass
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gogoat

#90

Grass
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Pancham

#91

Fighting
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Pangoro

#92

FightingDark
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Furfrou

#93

Normal
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Scraggy

#100

DarkFighting
Egg

Scrafty

#101

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

Scrafty

#101

DarkFighting
Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Agility

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

Psychic

-

--30150
Ally Switch

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

Psychic

-

--1537
Amnesia

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

Psychic

-

--20104
Barrier

The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.

Psychic

-

--2045
Calm Mind

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

Psychic--20169
Confusion

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

Psychic

-

501002579
Cosmic Power

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

Psychic

-

--2028
Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015202
Extrasensory

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

Psychic

-

801002046
Future Sight

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

Psychic

-

1201001072
Gravity

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Psychic

-

--5100
Guard Split

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

Psychic

-

--1025
Guard Swap

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

Psychic

-

--1035
Heal Block

For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.

Psychic

-

-1001528
Heal Pulse

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

Psychic

-

--1038
Healing Wish

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

Psychic

-

--1027
Heart Stamp

The user unleashes a vicious blow after its cute act makes the target less wary. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic

-

60100256
Heart Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch stat changes with the target.

Psychic

-

--102
Hyperspace Hole

Using a hyperspace hole, the user appears right next to the target and strikes. This also hits a target using Protect or Detect.

Psychic

-

80-52
Hypnosis

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

Psychic

-

-602063
Imprison

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

Psychic

-

--1058
Kinesis

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

Psychic

-

-80154
Light Screen

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

Psychic--30241
Lunar Dance

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

Psychic

-

--102
Luster Purge

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

Psychic

-

7010053
Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic

-

--15163
Magic Room

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

Psychic

-

--1053
Meditate

The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat.

Psychic

-

--4023
Miracle Eye

Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Psychic

-

--4020
Mirror Coat

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

Psychic

-

-1002048
Mist Ball

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

Psychic

-

7010053
Power Split

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

Psychic

-

--1020
Power Swap

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

Psychic

-

--1029
Power Trick

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

Psychic

-

--1022
Psybeam

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

Psychic

-

651002070
Psychic

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

Psychic9010010223
Psycho Boost

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Psychic

-

1409055
Psycho Cut

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

Psychic

-

701002021
Psycho Shift

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

Psychic

-

-1001027
Psyshock

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

Psychic8010010102
Psystrike

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

Psychic

-

100100104
Psywave

The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.

Psychic

-

-1001530
Reflect

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

Psychic--20175
Rest

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

Psychic--10764
Role Play

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

Psychic

-

--10139
Skill Swap

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

Psychic

-

--10115
Stored Power

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

Psychic

-

201001036
Synchronoise

Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it.

Psychic

-

1201001036
Telekinesis

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Psychic

-

--15117
Teleport

Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon. It can also warp to the last Pokémon Center visited.

Psychic

-

--2019
Trick

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

Psychic

-

-10010141
Trick Room

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

Psychic--5118
Wonder Room

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

Psychic

-

--1079