Type Normal
Category Physical
PP 15 (max. 24)
Power 70
Accuracy 100%
Headbutt does damage and has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
Headbutt can't make a target with a Substitute flinch.
Generation II
In the second generation of games, Headbutt can be used in the field to shake small trees, sometimes causing a wild Pokémon to drop out. Depending on the time of day, the Pokémon which falls out may be asleep. Some Pokémon can only be caught by this method (ex. Pineco, Heracross) as well as being found in trees in certain areas.
Using Headbutt on a tree in Generation IV
Generation III
Headbutt returned to being a pure attacking move as in Generation I.
Generation IV
In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the effect of Headbutt is the same as in Generation III.
In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pokémon are once again able to headbutt trees outside of battle to find wild Pokémon, although certain wild Pokémon being asleep depending on the time of day did not. After the National Pokédex is acquired non-regional Pokémon from Hoenn or Sinnoh can also be found using this method.
