Headlong Rush
- 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.
- Punching — Iron Fist boosts them 1.2×. Holding Punching Glove boosts them 1.1× and stops them from making contact.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.
Effects & flags
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 Champions | Ground | Phys | 120 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
| Gen 9 | Ground | Phys | 120 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Singles2026-09
TorterraPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
UrsalunaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Great Tusk
HariyamaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move4 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Headlong Rush?
Headlong Rush is a Ground-type Phys move.
What does Headlong Rush do?
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage.
What are Headlong Rush's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 120, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Headlong Rush?
4 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Hariyama, Torterra, Ursaluna, Great Tusk.