Zen Headbutt
Psychic-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 6 energy per 3 turns. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.
- Power
- 8
- Energy gain
- 6
- Turns
- 3
- DPT
- 2.7
- EPT
- 2.00
How Zen Headbutt performs in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast moves run on a turn clock — Zen Headbutt takes 3 turns to execute. It deals 8 damage and generates 6 energy each cycle, putting it at 2.7 damage per turn and 2.00 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.
Zen Headbutt is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
What does Zen Headbutt do in Pokémon GO?
Zen Headbutt is a Psychic-type fast move. In PvP it deals 8 damage and generates 6 energy over 3 turns (2.7 DPT, 2.00 EPT).
Is Zen Headbutt a good move?
Zen Headbutt is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
Which mons learn Zen Headbutt?
Move learnsets change with Niantic balance updates. See the /tier-list for current top attackers of the Psychic type — most use the meta-recommended fast move which is often this one.
Should I unlock Zen Headbutt with an Elite Fast TM?
Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Zen Headbutt appears in current rotation, so a normal TM will eventually land it.
For the full move database with sortable columns, see all moves. For type-effectiveness math behind STAB, see the type chart.