Head Charge (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 120 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Effects
Head Charge deals damage, but the user receives 1⁄4 of the damage it inflicts in recoil. In other words, if the attack does 100 HP damage to the opponent, the user will lose 25 HP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Head Charge turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 190.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Head Charge |
|---|---|
| Japanese | アフロブレイク (Afro Break) |
| German | Steinschädel |
| French | Peignée |
| Italian | Ricciolata |
| Spanish | Ariete |
| Korean | 아프로브레이크 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 爆炸头突击 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 爆炸頭突擊 |
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. It also damages the user a little. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. This also damages the user a little. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. This also damages the user a little. |
| Sword/Shield | The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. This also damages the user a little. |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user charges its head into the target, using its powerful guard hair. This also damages the user a little. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Head Charge 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.
#0626 / Normal
Level 40