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{{MoveInfobox|
{{bad picture|2=Should be replaced with Generation VI images}}
n=30 |
{{MoveInfobox
name=Horn Attack |
|n=30
jname=つのでつく |
|name=Horn Attack
jtranslit=Tsuno de Tsuku |
|jname=つのでつく
jtrans=Horn Thrust |
|jtranslit=Tsuno de Tsuku
gameimage=Horn Attack V.png |
|jtrans=Horn Thrust
type=Normal |
|gameimage=Horn Attack V.png
damagecategory=Physical |
|type=Normal
basepp=25 |
|damagecategory=Physical
maxpp=40 |
|basepp=25
power=65 |
|maxpp=40
accuracy=100 |
|power=65
bdesc=??? |
|accuracy=100
gen=I |
|gen=I
category=Cool |
|category=Cool
appeal=4 |
|appeal=4
jam=0 |
|jam=0
cdesc=A highly appealing move. |
|cdesc=A highly appealing move.
appealsc=3 |
|appealsc=3
scdesc=A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
|scdesc=A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.
pokefordex=Horn%20Attack |
|appeal6=4
touches=yes |
|jam6=0
protect=yes |
|cdesc6=Quite an appealing move.
magiccoat=no |
|touches=yes
snatch=no |
|protect=yes
brightpowder=yes |
|magiccoat=no
kingsrock=yes |
|snatch=no
flag7=no |
|mirrormove=yes
flag8=no |
|kingsrock=yes
sound=no |
|sound=no
target=anyadjacent |
|target=anyadjacent
footnotes= }}
}}
'''Horn Attack''' (Japanese: '''つのでつく''' ''Horn Thrust'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
'''Horn Attack''' (Japanese: '''つのでつく''' ''Horn Thrust'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]].


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==Description==
==Description==
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}{{gameabbrev3|Stad2}}|A <sc>Normal</sc>-type attack. A sharp horn is driven hard into the target to inflict damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A <sc>Normal</sc>-type attack. A sharp horn is driven hard into the target to inflict damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|An attack using a horn to jab.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|An attack using a horn to jab.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Jabs the foe with sharp horns.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Jabs the foe with sharp horns.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Jabs the target with sharp horns.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Jabs the target with sharp horns.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}
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===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|1}}
{{Moveheader/Level|Normal|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|8|8|20|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|8|8|20|21|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|--, 8|8|22|23|23}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|1, 8|8|22|23|23|23}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|--, 8|--|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|034|Nidoking|2|Poison|Ground|1, 8|1|no|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock|--|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|--|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|118|Goldeen|1|Water|Water|24|15|15|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|118|Goldeen|1|Water|Water|24|15|15|11|11|{{tt|11|XY}}<br>{{tt|8|ORAS}}}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|119|Seaking|1|Water|Water|--, 24|15|15|11|11}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|119|Seaking|1|Water|Water|24|15|15|11|11|{{tt|11|XY}}<br>{{tt|8|ORAS}}}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|128|Tauros|1|Normal|Normal|no|13|13|FRLG=8|8|8|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|128|Tauros|1|Normal|Normal|no|13|13|FRLG=8|8|8|8|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|34|no|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|34|no|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|--, 34|no|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|1, 34|no|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|no|6|6|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|no|6|6|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|221|Piloswine|2|Ice|Ground|no|no|--|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|221|Piloswine|2|Ice|Ground|no|1|1|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|232|Donphan|1|Ground|Ground|no|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|232|Donphan|1|Ground|Ground|no|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|no|no|no|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|626|Bouffalant|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|626|Bouffalant|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|no|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|1}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|1}}


===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Normal|2}}
{{Moveheader/Breed|Normal|2}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|588|Karrablast|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|588|Karrablast|1|Bug|Bug|no|no|no|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}
{{Movefooter|Normal|2}}
==In other games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{GoSpecialAttack
|id=126
|move=Horn Attack
|image=no
|type=Normal
|pow=25
|segments=4
|duration=2.2
|crit=5
|users={{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|118|Goldeen}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}
}}
Prior to an update to [[Niantic]]'s servers on July 30, Horn Attack had a power of 20.
===Description===
{{movedesc|Normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Heracross|startcode=EP120|startname=Roll On, Pokémon!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Ash's Heracross|startcode=EP120|startname=Roll On, Pokémon!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Forrest Franklin|user1=Forrest Franklin's Heracross|startcode=AG014|startname=All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Forrest Franklin|user1=Forrest Franklin's Heracross|startcode=AG014|startname=All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gordon (Hoenn)|user1=Gordon's Heracross|startcode=AG107|startname=Absol-ute Disaster}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Gordon (AG107)|user1=Gordon's Heracross|startcode=AG107|startname=Absol-ute Disaster}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Kato|user1=Kato's Heracross|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Kato|user1=Kato's Heracross|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Barry (Sinnoh)|user1=Barry's Heracross|startcode=DP140|startname=Historical Mystery Tour!}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Barry (anime)|user1=Barry's Heracross|startcode=DP140|startname=Historical Mystery Tour!}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon hits the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon hits the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pietra|user1=Pietra's Rhydon|startcode=EP204|startname=Right on, Rhydon}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Pietra|user1=Pietra's Rhydon|startcode=EP204|startname=Right on, Rhydon}}
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{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn.|image1=Giovanni Rhyhorn Horn Attack PO.png|image1p=Rhyhorn}}
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn.|image1=Giovanni Rhyhorn Horn Attack PO.png|image1p=Rhyhorn}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=111|pkmn=Rhyhorn|method=Rhyhorn thrusts its horn into the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=111|pkmn=Rhyhorn|method=Rhyhorn thrusts its horn into the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Giovanni|user1=Giovanni's Rhyhorn|startcode=PO03|startname=File 3 - Giovanni|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtm|type=normal|user=Giovanni|user1=Giovanni's Rhyhorn|startcode=PO03|startname=File 3: Giovanni|notes=Debut}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user rams the foe with its horns.|image1=Ash Tauros Horn Attack AP.png|image1p=Tauros}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=128|pkmn=Tauros|method=Tauros rams the foe with its horns.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Ash's Tauros|startcode=SP16|startname=One Half Of A Poké Ball|notes=Debut}}
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user rams the foe with its horns.|image1=Dol Bouffalant Horn Attack.png|image1p=Bouffalant}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=626|pkmn=Tauros|method=Bouffalant rams the foe with its horns.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=Dol's Bouffalant|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user hits the opponent with its horn.|image1=Giovanni Rhyhorn Horn Attack Adventures.png|image1p=Rhyhorn|image2=Donphan Horn Attack Adventures.png|image2p=Donphan}}
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user hits the opponent with its horn.|image1=Giovanni Rhyhorn Horn Attack Adventures.png|image1p=Rhyhorn|image2=Donphan Horn Attack Adventures.png|image2p=Donphan|image3=Blue Rhydon Horn Attack.png|image3p=Rhydon|image4=Bugsy Heracross Horn Attack Adventures.png|image4p=Heracross}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=111|pkmn=Rhyhorn|method=Rhyhorn stabs the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=111|pkmn=Rhyhorn|method=Rhyhorn stabs the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Giovanni (Adventures)|user1=Giovanni's Rhyhorn|startcode=PS088|startname=The Beedrill All and End All|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Giovanni (Adventures)|user1=Giovanni's Rhyhorn|startcode=PS088|startname=The Beedrill All and End All|notes=Debut}}
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{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bugsy|user1=Bugsy's Heracross|startcode=PS134|startname=Hurray for Heracross}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Bugsy|user1=Bugsy's Heracross|startcode=PS134|startname=Hurray for Heracross}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon stabs the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon stabs the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Blue (Adventures)|user1=Blue's Rhydon|startcode=PS161|startname=Entranced by Entei}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Blue's Rhydon|startcode=PS161|startname=Entranced by Entei}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=119|pkmn=Seaking|method=Seaking stabs the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=119|pkmn=Seaking|method=Seaking stabs the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Wallace|user1=Wallace's Charles|startcode=PS266|startname=The Final Showdown VII}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Wallace|user1=Wallace's Charles|startcode=PS266|startname=The Final Showdown VII}}


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user slams the foe with anything shaped-like a horn on its body.|image1=Bugsy Heracross Horn Attack PM.png|image1p=Heracross}}
{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user slams the foe with anything shaped like a horn on its body.|image1=Bugsy Heracross Horn Attack PM.png|image1p=Heracross|image2=Omastar Horn Attack PM.png|image2p=Omastar}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=139|pkmn=Omastar|method=Omastar sticks out the spikes on its body and stabs them at the foe.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=139|pkmn=Omastar|method=Omastar sticks out the spikes on its body and stabs them at the foe.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Omastar (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Omastar|startcode=PM056|startname=The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Omastar (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Omastar|startcode=PM056|startname=The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=232|pkmn=Donphan|method=Donphan thrusts its tusks and attacks.}}
{{movemid|type=normal|user=Donphan (Pokémon)|user1=An Unknown Trainer's Donphan|startcode=PM065|startname=Clefairy the Battle Instructor}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=214|pkmn=Heracross|method=Heracross slams the foe with its horn.}}
{{movep|type=normal|ms=214|pkmn=Heracross|method=Heracross slams the foe with its horn.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Bugsy|user1=Bugsy's Heracross|startcode=PM079|startname=The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!}}
{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Bugsy|user1=Bugsy's Heracross|startcode=PM079|startname=The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!}}


==In other generations==
==In other generations==
{{movegen|
{{movegen
type=Normal|
|type=Normal
genI=Horn Attack I|
|genI=Horn Attack I
genII=Horn Attack II|
|genII=Horn Attack II
genIII=Horn Attack III|
|genIII=Horn Attack III
genIV=Horn Attack IV|
|genIV=Horn Attack IV
}}
 
{{Movegen
|type=Normal
|PMDRB=Horn Attack PMD RB
}}
}}
{{movegen|
 
type=Normal|
{{movegen
Stad=Horn Attack Stad|
|type=Normal
Stad2=Horn Attack Stad2|
|Stad=Horn Attack Stad
|Stad2=Horn Attack Stad2
|Colo=Horn Attack Colo
|XD=Horn Attack XD
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Horn Attack was the first move that was shown to be used in the anime. It was used by a {{p|Nidorino}} in [[EP001|the first episode]].
* Horn Attack was the first move that was shown to be used in the anime. It was used by a {{p|Nidorino}} in [[EP001|the first episode]].
* {{p|Omanyte}} can learn this move in Generation I, despite having no visible horn or tusks.
* {{p|Omanyte}} can learn this move in Generation I, despite having no visible horn or tusks. This is likely because its evolution, {{p|Omastar}}, has spikes on its body.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|da=Hornangreb<!--source: Danish version of The Official Pokémon Handbook-->
|da=Hornangreb<!--source: Danish version of The Official Pokémon Handbook-->
|nl=Hoornaanval
|nl=Hoornaanval
|fi=Sarvi-isku (season 1)<br>Sarvisyöksy ([[EP077]])<br>Sarvihyökkäys
|fi=Sarvi-isku (season 1)<br>Sarvisyöksy ([[EP077]])<br>Sarvipusku (Advanced)<br>Sarvihyökkäys (later AG)
|fr=Koud'Korne
|fr=Koud'Korne
|de=Hornattacke
|de=Hornattacke
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|id=Serangan Tanduk
|id=Serangan Tanduk
|pt_br=Ataque de Chifre
|pt_br=Ataque de Chifre
|pt_eu=Golpe de Chifre
|it=Incornata
|it=Incornata
|ko=뿔찌르기 ''Ppul Jjireugi''
|ko=뿔찌르기 ''Ppul Jjireugi''
|sr=Napad Rogom
|sr=Napad Rogom
|es_la=Ataque de cuerno
|es_la=Ataque de Cuerno ([[EP077]]-[[DP140]])<br>Cuerno Ataque ([[EP091]], [[EP256]], [[DP072]])<br>Cuerno ([[EP120]])<br>Ataque Cuernil ([[AG176]])
|es_eu=Cornada
|es_eu=Cornada
|ro=Atacul cu Coarne}}
|ro=Atacul cu Coarne
|pl=Atak Rogu
|tr=Boynuz Saldırısı}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[it:Incornata (mossa)]]
[[pt:Horn Attack]]


[[de:Hornattacke]]
[[de:Hornattacke]]
[[fr:Koud'Korne]]
[[fr:Koud'Korne]]
[[it:Incornata (mossa)]]
[[ja:つのでつく]]
[[ja:つのでつく]]
[[pl:Horn Attack]]
[[pl:Horn Attack]]
[[zh:角撞(技能)]]
[[zh:角撞(招式)]]

Revision as of 22:23, 24 October 2016

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Horn Attack
つのでつく Horn Thrust
Horn Attack V.png
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Type  Normal
Category  Physical
PP  25 (max. 40)
Power  65
Accuracy  100%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Cool
Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥
Jam  0  
A highly appealing move.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Quite an appealing move.

Horn Attack (Japanese: つのでつく Horn Thrust) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Horn Attack deals damage and has no secondary effect.

Description

Games Description
StadStad2 A Normal-type attack. A sharp horn is driven hard into the target to inflict damage.
GSC An attack using a horn to jab.
RSE Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
Colo.XD Jabs the target with sharp horns.
FRLG
DPPtHGSS
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Type Level
I II III IV V VI
032 Nidoran♂ Nidoran♂ Poison Poison 8 8 20 21 21 21
033 Nidorino Nidorino Poison Poison 1, 8 8 22 23 23 23
034 Nidoking Nidoking Poison Ground 1, 8 1        
111 Rhyhorn Rhyhorn Ground Rock 1 1 1 1 1 1
112 Rhydon Rhydon Ground Rock 1 1 1 1 1 1
118 Goldeen Goldeen Water Water 24 15 15 11 11 11
8
119 Seaking Seaking Water Water 24 15 15 11 11 11
8
128 Tauros Tauros Normal Normal   13 13 8 8 8 8
138 Omanyte Omanyte Rock Water 34         '
139 Omastar Omastar Rock Water 1, 34         '
214 Heracross Heracross Bug Fighting   6 6 1 1 1
221 Piloswine Piloswine Ice Ground   1 1      
232 Donphan Donphan Ground Ground   1 1 1 1 1
464 Rhyperior Rhyperior Ground Rock       1 1 1
626 Bouffalant Bouffalant Normal Normal         16 16
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Type Father
II III IV V VI
588 Karrablast Karrablast Bug Bug       Heracross Heracross
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon GO

Template:GoSpecialAttack Prior to an update to Niantic's servers on July 30, Horn Attack had a power of 20.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target.


In the anime

In the main series

Ash Heracross Horn Attack.png
Heracross
Nidorino Horn Attack.png
Nidorino
Cerulean Gym Seaking Horn Attack.png
Seaking
Ash Tauros Horn Attack.png
Tauros
The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Nidorino Nidorino thrusts its horn at the opponent.
Unknown Trainer's Nidorino Pokémon - I Choose You! Debut
Goldeen Goldeen charges and stabs its opponent with its horn.
A wild Goldeen Here Comes the Squirtle Squad None
Misty's Goldeen Bye Bye Psyduck None
Omastar Omastar jumps up, spins around like a saw blade and charges at the opponent.
A wild Omastar Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon None
Seaking Seaking charges at the opponent and strikes it with its horn.
The Cerulean Gym's Seaking The Misty Mermaid None
Unknown Trainer's Seaking Round One - Begin! Referred as Horn Drill
Juan's Seaking The Great Eight Fate! None
Nidoking Nidoking jumps and charges at the opponent with its horn pointed at it.
Gary's Nidoking The Fourth Round Rumble None
Heracross Heracross hits or throws the opponent with its horn. Sometimes, its horn glows a faint red or silver.
Ash's Heracross Roll On, Pokémon! None
Forrest Franklin's Heracross All in a Day's Wurmple None
Gordon's Heracross Absol-ute Disaster None
Kato's Heracross Arceus and the Jewel of Life None
Barry's Heracross Historical Mystery Tour! None
Rhydon Rhydon hits the opponent with its horn.
Pietra's Rhydon Right on, Rhydon None
Unknown Trainer's Rhydon The Ole' Berate and Switch! None
Tauros Tauros charges at the opponent and hits it with its horns.
Ash's Tauros The Ties That Bind None
Donphan Donphan's tusks glow white and it hits the opponent with them.
A Donphan Kellyn Captured with his Capture Styler Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 None


In Pokémon Origins

Giovanni Rhyhorn Horn Attack PO.png
Rhyhorn


The foe is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn thrusts its horn into the opponent.
Giovanni's Rhyhorn File 3: Giovanni Debut


In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga


In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga


In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga


In other generations

Trivia

  • Horn Attack was the first move that was shown to be used in the anime. It was used by a Nidorino in the first episode.
  • Omanyte can learn this move in Generation I, despite having no visible horn or tusks. This is likely because its evolution, Omastar, has spikes on its body.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 角撞 Jiǎo​zhuàng​
Denmark Flag.png Danish Hornangreb
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Hoornaanval
Finland Flag.png Finnish Sarvi-isku (season 1)
Sarvisyöksy (EP077)
Sarvipusku (Advanced)
Sarvihyökkäys (later AG)
France Flag.png French Koud'Korne
Germany Flag.png German Hornattacke
Greece Flag.png Greek Κερασφόρα επίθεση
India Flag.png Hindi सींग अक्रमंद Seeng Akramand
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Serangan Tanduk
Italy Flag.png Italian Incornata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 뿔찌르기 Ppul Jjireugi
Poland Flag.png Polish Atak Rogu
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Ataque de Chifre
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Golpe de Chifre
Romania Flag.png Romanian Atacul cu Coarne
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Napad Rogom
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Ataque de Cuerno (EP077-DP140)
Cuerno Ataque (EP091, EP256, DP072)
Cuerno (EP120)
Ataque Cuernil (AG176)
Spain Flag.png Spain Cornada
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Boynuz Saldırısı


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