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Body Press

Effect

Slams into the target with its body. The higher the user’s Defense, the greater the damage.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
FightingPhysical80100100Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

166 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

TM / HM acquisition and compatibility: TM123.

Level-up and evolution (2 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Body Press: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
RockSteelLv 50Where to get it
NormalLv 42No known way to get it

TMs and HMs (166 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Body Press: TMs and HMs
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
WaterSteelTM123Where to get it
PoisonGroundTM123Where to get it
PoisonGroundTM123Where to get it
WaterPsychicTM123Where to get it
RockGroundTM123Where to get it
NormalTM123Where to get it
GroundRockTM123Where to get it
WaterIceTM123Where to get it
NormalTM123Where to get it
DragonFlyingTM123Where to get it
PsychicTM123 (all TMs / HMs)Where to get it
RockTM123Where to get it
SteelDragonTM123Where to get it
WaterFlyingTM123Where to get it
SteelFlyingTM123Where to get it
NormalTM123Where to get it
RockDarkTM123Where to get it
WaterGroundTM123Where to get it
SteelRockTM123Where to get it
SteelRockTM123Where to get it
SteelTM123Where to get it
WaterTM123Where to get it
WaterTM123Where to get it
FireTM123Where to get it
GroundPsychicTM123Where to get it
IceWaterTM123Where to get it
WaterRockTM123Where to get it
SteelPsychicTM123Where to get it
RockTM123Where to get it
SteelTM123Where to get it
SteelPsychicTM123Where to get it
GroundRockTM123Where to get it
ElectricSteelTM123Where to get it
NormalTM123Where to get it
DragonRockTM123Where to get it
IceGroundTM123Where to get it
RockSteelTM123Where to get it
SteelDragonTM123Where to get it
WaterDragonTM123Where to get it
FireSteelTM123Where to get it
NormalTM123No known way to get it
RockTM123Where to get it
RockTM123Where to get it
RockTM123Where to get it
FireTM123Where to get it
BugRockTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GhostTM123Where to get it
PoisonTM123Where to get it
GrassSteelTM123Where to get it
IceWaterTM123Where to get it
GroundGhostTM123Where to get it
DragonFireTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DragonElectricTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DragonIceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FightingFlyingTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockFairyTM123Where to get it
DragonWaterTM123Where to get it
IceRockTM123Where to get it
RockFairyTM123Where to get it
FireWaterTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts only entry (Lake of Rage, April 16) replaces a grass slot on a map with no grass encounters, so it never appears.
GroundTM123Where to get it
NormalFightingTM123Where to get it
FireDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GhostGrassTM123Where to get it
DragonFightingTM123Where to get it
DarkDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockSteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
NormalTM123Where to get it
FlyingSteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugPsychicTM123Where to get it
BugPsychicTM123Where to get it
NormalTM123Where to get it
WaterRockTM123Where to get it
RockFireTM123Where to get it
RockFireTM123Where to get it
GrassDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Sweet Apple on Applin, and the Sweet Apple can't be obtained.
GroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DarkFairyTM123Where to get it
DarkNormalTM123Where to get it
GroundGhostTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FightingDarkTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
IceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GroundNormalTM123Where to get it
NormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
ElectricFightingTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FairyTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GhostTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
IceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
IceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PoisonGroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
NormalDragonTM123Where to get it
GroundFightingTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassDarkTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugFightingTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
ElectricGroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GroundSteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FightingElectricTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockElectricTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DragonIceTM123Where to get it
DarkGrassTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DarkGroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DragonDarkTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FightingDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PoisonFightingTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassDragonTM123Where to get it
ElectricDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
NormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form.
Mega Blastoise
WaterTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Slowbro’s standard form.
Mega Slowbro
WaterPsychicTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Steelix’s standard form.
Mega Steelix
SteelGroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Tyranitar’s standard form.
Mega Tyranitar
RockDarkTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Swampert’s standard form.
Mega Swampert
WaterGroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Linoone’s standard form.
Galarian Linoone
DarkNormalTM123Where to get it
Artwork shows Aggron’s standard form.
Mega Aggron
SteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Metagross’s standard form.
Mega Metagross
SteelPsychicTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Darmanitan’s standard form.
Darmanitan (Zen Mode)
FirePsychicTM123Where to get it
Artwork shows Darmanitan’s standard form.
Galarian Darmanitan
IceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Darmanitan’s standard form.
Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)
IceFireTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Kyurem’s standard form.
White Kyurem
DragonIceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Kyurem’s standard form.
Black Kyurem
DragonIceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Kyurem’s standard form.
Kyurem (form 3)
DragonIceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Kyurem’s standard form.
Kyurem (form 4)
DragonIceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Diancie’s standard form.
Mega Diancie
RockFairyTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonDiancie's calendar encounter loads as a normal Diancie; nothing produces Mega Diancie.
Artwork shows Urshifu’s standard form.
Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)
FightingWaterTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form.
Ice Rider Calyrex
PsychicIceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Tauros’s standard form.
Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)
FightingTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Tauros’s standard form.
Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)
FightingFireTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Tauros’s standard form.
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
FightingWaterTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Wooper’s standard form.
Paldean Wooper
PoisonGroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by breeding Clodsire, which is not in the game.
Artwork shows Dialga’s standard form.
Dialga (Origin Forme)
SteelDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Palkia’s standard form.
Palkia (Origin Forme)
WaterDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Goodra’s standard form.
Hisuian Goodra
SteelDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Avalugg’s standard form.
Hisuian Avalugg
IceRockTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Ursaluna’s standard form.
Ursaluna (Bloodmoon)
GroundNormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Oinkologne’s standard form.
Oinkologne (female)
NormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Dudunsparce’s standard form.
Dudunsparce (Three-Segment Form)
NormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Terapagos’s standard form.
Terapagos (Terastal Form)
NormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Terapagos’s standard form.
Terapagos (Stellar Form)
NormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form.
Gigantamax Blastoise
WaterTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Lapras’s standard form.
Gigantamax Lapras
WaterIceTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form.
Gigantamax Snorlax
NormalTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form.
Gigantamax Garbodor
PoisonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Melmetal’s standard form.
Gigantamax Melmetal
SteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Rillaboom’s standard form.
Gigantamax Rillaboom
GrassTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Corviknight’s standard form.
Gigantamax Corviknight
FlyingSteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Orbeetle’s standard form.
Gigantamax Orbeetle
BugPsychicTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Drednaw’s standard form.
Gigantamax Drednaw
WaterRockTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Coalossal’s standard form.
Gigantamax Coalossal
RockFireTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Appletun’s standard form.
Gigantamax Appletun
GrassDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Sandaconda’s standard form.
Gigantamax Sandaconda
GroundTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Grimmsnarl’s standard form.
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Copperajah’s standard form.
Gigantamax Copperajah
SteelTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Duraludon’s standard form.
Gigantamax Duraludon
SteelDragonTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Urshifu’s standard form.
Gigantamax Urshifu (Single Strike Style)
FightingDarkTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Urshifu’s standard form.
Gigantamax Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)
FightingWaterTM123NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.

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