Move profile
Bulk Up Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation III
Power
N/A
Accuracy
N/A
PP
20
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Status
Target
User
Flavor text
Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
Effect
Raises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation III.
Category
Net Good Stats
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Bulk Up
Bulk Up learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 168 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
| Version group | Item |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 | Tm08 |
| Black White | Tm08 |
| Colosseum | Tm08 |
| Diamond Pearl | Tm08 |
| Emerald | Tm08 |
| Firered Leafgreen | Tm08 |
| Heartgold Soulsilver | Tm08 |
| Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee | Tm30 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Tm08 |
| Platinum | Tm08 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Tm08 |
| Scarlet Violet | Tm64 |
| Sun Moon | Tm08 |
| Sword Shield | Tr48 |
| The Indigo Disk | Tm64 |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Tm08 |
| X Y | Tm08 |
| XD | Tm08 |
168 Pokémon can learn Bulk Up in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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