Normal · Status move · Gen 8
Stuff Cheeks
Stuff Cheeks is a Normal-type status move introduced in Generation 8. It never misses and has 10 PP (16 with PP Max). 9 Pokémon and forms can learn it.
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10 (max 16)
Priority
0
Effect
Must hold Berry to use. User eats Berry, Def +2. This move cannot be selected unless the user is holding a Berry. The user eats its Berry and raises its Defense by 2 stages. This effect is not prevented by the Klutz or Unnerve Abilities, or the effects of Embargo or Magic Room. Fails if the user is not holding a Berry.
- Targets
- The user
- Scarlet & Violet
- Usable (6 Pokémon)
- Pokémon Champions
- Usable (4 Pokémon)
- Legends: Z-A
- Not usable
Pokémon that learn Stuff Cheeks
9 Pokémon and forms (Mega Evolutions share their base form's moves). ✓ = can learn it in that game by any method; “Gens” lists every main-series generation it could be learned in.
Gulpin
Swalot
Simisage
Simisear
Simipour
Skwovet
Greedent
Lechonk
OinkologneStuff Cheeks FAQ
What does Stuff Cheeks do?
Stuff Cheeks is a Normal-type status move. This move cannot be selected unless the user is holding a Berry. The user eats its Berry and raises its Defense by 2 stages. This effect is not prevented by the Klutz or Unnerve Abilities, or the effects of Embargo or Magic Room. Fails if the user is not holding a Berry.
Which Pokémon can learn Stuff Cheeks?
9 Pokémon and forms can learn Stuff Cheeks in at least one game: 6 in Scarlet & Violet, 4 in Pokémon Champions and 0 in Legends: Z-A. Examples: Gulpin, Swalot, Simisage, Simisear, Simipour and Skwovet.
Is Stuff Cheeks in Pokémon Champions?
Yes — 4 Pokémon can use Stuff Cheeks in Pokémon Champions, with the same numbers as in Scarlet & Violet.
Move data and effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT), generation from PokéAPI; learnsets for Gen 1–9, Pokémon Champions and Legends: Z-A from Showdown. Unofficial fan site.