Behemoth Bash
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Gen 9
Pow
100
Acc
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user becomes a gigantic shield and slams into the target. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.
Effects & flags
Contact
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 8–9 | Steel | Phys | 100 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Type
Super effective (×2)
IceRockFairy
Not very effective (×½)
FireWaterElectricSteel
No effect (×0)
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Behemoth Bash?
Behemoth Bash is a Steel-type Phys move.
What does Behemoth Bash do?
The user becomes a gigantic shield and slams into the target. This move deals twice the damage if the target is Dynamaxed.
What are Behemoth Bash's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 100, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Behemoth Bash?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield).