What happens to Skull Bash when holding a Power Herb?

If I were to use skull bash with a pokemon holding this item, do I still get a defense boost?

Also- I’m surprised this item isn’t used much. It has a lot of potential if used properly.

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

I have tested this myself just now with my Blastoise, and Skull Bash still gives the defense boost.

First Blastoise lowered its head and the defense is boosted. Then the Power Herb activates and it said something like “Blastoise became fully charged due to the Power Herb!” and then Blastoised attacked, all in one turn.

Well,actually,Skull Bash still receives the Defense boost.

http://www.smogon.com/dp/items/power_herb

The Defense boost from Skull Bash is only temporary, given after the, “lowered its head!” prompt, and after the, ““used Skull Bash!” prompt.

Because Power Herb would nullify the first turn of charge, there is no trigger to give the boost, so my best guess would be no. :(

EDIT: The Defense boost was only temporary from Gen I to III, then was made permanent in Gen IV. Even still, I don’t think this boost would happen.