Bulk Up (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TR
Move data
| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Machine/Record
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
TM08 |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM08 |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM08 |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM08 |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM08 |
| L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | TM30 |
| Sword/Shield | TR48 |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | TM08 |
Effects
Bulk Up raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage each.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Fightinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Bulk Up turns into Z-Bulk Up and raises Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Bulk Up |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ビルドアップ (Build-Up) |
| German | Protzer |
| French | Gonflette |
| Italian | Granfisico |
| Spanish | Corpulencia |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user bulks up its body to boost both its ATTACK and DEFENSE stats. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Bulk Up at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Conkeldurr
#534 / Fighting
Level 16
#534 / Fighting
Level 16
Incineroar
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 1
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 1
Grimmsnarl
#861 / Dark · Fairy
Level 1
#861 / Dark · Fairy
Level 1
Learnt by TR
Hitmonchan
#107 / Fighting
#107 / Fighting
Conkeldurr
#534 / Fighting
#534 / Fighting
Krookodile
#553 / Ground · Dark
#553 / Ground · Dark
Darmanitan
Standard Mode
#555 / Fire
Standard Mode
#555 / Fire
Darmanitan
Galarian Standard Mode
#555 / Ice
Galarian Standard Mode
#555 / Ice
Talonflame
#663 / Fire · Flying
#663 / Fire · Flying
Barbaracle
#689 / Rock · Water
#689 / Rock · Water
Incineroar
#727 / Fire · Dark
#727 / Fire · Dark
Turtonator
#776 / Fire · Dragon
#776 / Fire · Dragon
Corviknight
#823 / Flying · Steel
#823 / Flying · Steel
Grimmsnarl
#861 / Dark · Fairy
#861 / Dark · Fairy