RockPhysContact

Head Smash

Pow

150

Acc

80

PP

5

Priority

0

Range

Single

Effect

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

Effects & flags

50% recoilContact

Pokémon that run this move

Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07

Arcanine (Hisuian Form)78.8%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).

Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07

Mega Aggron4.5%

Arcanine (Hisuian Form)99%

Mega Emboar62.3%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).

OU2026-07

Arcanine (Hisuian Form)100%

Basculegion91.3%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).

Doubles OU2026-07

Arcanine (Hisuian Form)5.3%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).

VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06

Arcanine (Hisuian Form)88%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).

Type

Super effective (×2)

FireIceFlyingBug

Not very effective (×½)

FightingGroundSteel

No effect (×0)

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Moves of the same type

RockRock Wrecker RockMeteor Beam RockDiamond Storm RockStone Edge RockMighty Cleave RockPower Gem RockRock Slide RockStone Axe RockAncient Power RockRock Tomb RockRock Throw RockSmack Down

Pokémon that learn this move17 Pokémon

#0058Growlithe (Hisuian Form)

#0902Basculegion

#0984Great Tusk

FAQ

What type is Head Smash?

Head Smash is a Rock-type Phys move.

What does Head Smash do?

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

What are Head Smash's power, accuracy and PP?

Power 150, accuracy 80, PP 5.

Which Pokémon can learn Head Smash?

17 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Growlithe (Hisuian Form), Sudowoodo, Phanpy, Nosepass, Cranidos, Rampardos, Tepig, Pignite.

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