Skull Bash Move — Pokémon Platinum | AntMag

Q: How to get Skull Bash in Pokémon Platinum?

Skull Bash is a Normal-type Physical move in Pokémon Platinum that takes two turns to use, raising the user's Defense on the first turn and attacking on the second.

Q: What does Skull Bash do in Pokémon Platinum?

Skull Bash is a Normal-type Physical move in Pokémon Platinum that takes two turns to use, raising the user's Defense on the first turn and attacking on the second.

Q: Skull Bash PP in Pokémon Platinum?

Skull Bash is a Normal-type Physical move in Pokémon Platinum that takes two turns to use, raising the user's Defense on the first turn and attacking on the second.

Q: Skull Bash contest points Pokémon Platinum?

Skull Bash is a Normal-type Physical move in Pokémon Platinum that takes two turns to use, raising the user's Defense on the first turn and attacking on the second.

Q: Pokémon Platinum move that raises defense?

Skull Bash is a Normal-type Physical move in Pokémon Platinum that takes two turns to use, raising the user's Defense on the first turn and attacking on the second.

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Learn about the Normal-type move Skull Bash in Pokémon Platinum, including its damage, PP, and contest appeal.

By teroqim·Originally published: November 2009·Updated Mar 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

1
On the first turn, use Skull Bash to raise your Pokémon's Defense by 1 level.
2
On the second turn, attack the opponent with Skull Bash.

Tips

Skull Bash has 100 base damage and 100% accuracy.
It has 15 Power Points (PP).
In Tough contests, Skull Bash is worth 1 point. If you appeal to the same judge as the other Pokémon, you will receive a +3 bonus.

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