Skull Bash (TM40)

Skull Bash is a Normal-type physical move in Pokémon Red with 100 power, 100% accuracy and 15 PP. It charges on the first turn and strikes on the second. It is TM40, so any compatible Pokémon can learn it from the disc. 3 Pokémon learn it by leveling up and 99 can learn it by TM.

Type: Normal
Category: Physical
Power: 100
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 15 (max 24 with PP Ups)
TM: TM40
Move No.: 130

What Skull Bash does

Skull Bash charges on the first turn and strikes on the second. In Generation I every Normal-type move is physical, so its damage uses the user's Attack against the target's Defense.

Pokémon that learn Skull Bash by level up

Pokémon	Level
Squirtle	35
Wartortle	39
Blastoise	42

Pokémon that learn Skull Bash by TM40

Frequently asked questions

What does Skull Bash do in Pokémon Red?

Skull Bash charges on the first turn and strikes on the second. It is Normal type with 100 power, 100% accuracy and 15 PP.

Which Pokémon learn Skull Bash?

By level up: Squirtle (Lv 35), Wartortle (Lv 39), and Blastoise (Lv 42). By TM40: 99 Pokémon.

Is Skull Bash a TM in Pokémon Red?

Yes, Skull Bash is TM40.