Rock Smash (move)

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If you were looking for the skill inPokémon Shuffle, seeSkill (Shuffle) → Rock Break.

いわくだきRock Smash
Type Fighting
Category Physical
PP 15(max.24)
Power 40
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation II
Condition Tough
Appeal 1
Jam 0 
The appeal works well if the user's condition is good.
Condition Tough
Appeal 2♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
Condition Tough
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
Quite an appealing move.

Rock Smash (Japanese:いわくだきRock Smash) is a damage-dealingFighting-typemove introduced inGeneration II.

It is:

Contents

Effect

In battle

Generations II and III

The move inflicts damage and has a 50% chance of lowering the target'sDefense stat by one stage.

Rock Smash has a base power of 20.

Generation IV onwards

Rock Smash now has a base power of 40.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Category Physical
PP 20
AgileStrong
Power 40 30 50
Accuracy 100% 100% 100%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
Chance 50% 50% 100%
Turns 3 2 4
  ? ?
May lower the target's defensive stats

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Physical
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 40 48
Cooldown 6s
Move wind-up time 10 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
Chance 50%
Duration 8s 11s
 —
May lower the target's Defense.

Outside of battle

In certain games, Rock Smash requires a specificbadge to use outside of battle; the Marsh BadgeFRLG, Zephyr BadgeHGSS, Dynamo BadgeRSEORAS, or Coal BadgeDPPtBDSP.

Generations II and III

Rock Smash can be used to breakbreakable rocks to clear a path. Occasionally, breaking a rock will cause awild Pokémon to be encountered.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

Rock Smash can be used to break breakable rocks, but no wild Pokémon will appear.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Rock Smash can be used to break breakable rocks, andwild Pokémon or items can be found. Items that can be found includeHeart Scales,shards, andFossils.

Generation V

Boulders inClay Tunnel

Rock Smash is no longer afield move.

InBlack 2 and White 2, if a Pokémon in the player'sparty knows the move Rock Smash when they talk to one of theWorkers inClay Tunnel, they can help clear a section of boulders.

Generation VI

Rock Smash can be used to break breakable rocks and certain cracked walls. Wild Pokémon and items can be found when breaking rocks (but not cracked walls).

Generation VII

Rock Smash can no longer be used outside of battle.

Generation VIII

Rock Smash is a field move inPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, usable via thePoketch's Hidden Moves app, which summons awildBidoof to use the move.

Generation IX

Rock Smash can no longer be used outside of battle.

Puzzles involving Rock Smash

Description

GamesDescription
Stad2AFighting-type attack. In the field, it can be used to shatter rocks and open new paths.
GSCAn attack that may lowerDefense.
RSEA rock-crushing attack that may lowerDefense.(move)
A rock-crushingly tough attack that may lowerDefense.*
FRLGAn attack that may also cutDefense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
ColoXDA rock-crushing attack that may lowerDefense.
DPPtThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
PBRThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch.
HGSSThe user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.(move)
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.*
BWB2W2The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
XYORASThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
SMUSUMPE
SwSh
SV
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
BDSPThe user attacks with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense stat. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.
LAThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.
ZAThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
VVIVIIVIIIIX
0056MankeyFieldField10
0057PrimeapeFieldField10
0066MachopHuman-LikeHuman-Like61
0067MachokeHuman-LikeHuman-Like61
0068MachampHuman-LikeHuman-Like61
0083Farfetch'd
Farfetch'd
Galarian Form
FlyingField1510
0111Rhyhorn
MonsterField11
0112Rhydon
MonsterField11
0127PinsirBugBug8
0145Zapdos
Zapdos
Galarian Form

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered55
0214Heracross
BugBug5
0215Sneasel
Sneasel
Hisuian Form

FieldField61
0258MudkipMonsterWater 16666
0259Marshtomp
MonsterWater 111Rem.6
0260Swampert
MonsterWater 111Rem.6
0307Meditite
Human-LikeHuman-Like14
0308Medicham
Human-LikeHuman-Like14
0408CranidosMonsterMonster10
0409RampardosMonsterMonster10
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered202012020
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like111120
0453Croagunk
Human-LikeHuman-Like5
0454Toxicroak
Human-LikeHuman-Like5
0464Rhyperior
MonsterField11
0486RegigigasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered6
0539SawkHuman-LikeHuman-Like11111
0549Lilligant
Lilligant
Hisuian Form

GrassGrassEvo.
0724Decidueye
Decidueye
Hisuian Form

FlyingFlyingEvo.
0731Pikipek
FlyingFlying99
0732Trumbeak
FlyingFlying1, 91
0733Toucannon
FlyingFlying1, 91
0739CrabrawlerWater 3Water 3551
0740Crabominable
Water 3Water 31, 511
0749MudbrayFieldField11
0750MudsdaleFieldField11
0766PassimianFieldField855
0768Golisopod
BugWater 31, 744
0787Tapu Bulu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
0852ClobbopusWater 1Human-Like11
0853GrapploctWater 1Human-Like11
0865Sirfetch'dFlyingField1510
0870FalinksFairyMineral555
0878CufantFieldMineral1010
0879CopperajahFieldMineral11
0884Duraludon
MineralDragon66
0891KubfuNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered11
0903Sneasler
FieldField61
0950KlawfWater 3Water 39
0957Tinkatink
FairyFairy1414
0958Tinkatuff
FairyFairy1414
0959Tinkaton
FairyFairy1414
0979Annihilape
FieldField10
1007Koraidon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7
1018Archaludon
MineralDragon6
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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.


ByTM/HM/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIIIIVVVIVIIIIX
HM06ORAS
0001Bulbasaur
MonsterGrass
0002Ivysaur
MonsterGrass
0003Venusaur
MonsterGrass
0004CharmanderMonsterDragon
0005CharmeleonMonsterDragon
0006Charizard
MonsterDragon
0007SquirtleMonsterWater 1
0008WartortleMonsterWater 1
0009BlastoiseMonsterWater 1
0015Beedrill
BugBug
0019RattataFieldField
0020RaticateFieldField
0025PikachuFieldFairy
0026RaichuFieldFairy
0027SandshrewFieldField
0028SandslashFieldField
0029Nidoran♀MonsterField
0030NidorinaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0031Nidoqueen
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0032Nidoran♂MonsterField
0033NidorinoMonsterField
0034Nidoking
MonsterField
0035ClefairyFairyFairy
0036ClefableFairyFairy
0046Paras
BugGrass
0047Parasect
BugGrass
0050DiglettFieldField
0051DugtrioFieldField
0054PsyduckWater 1Field
0055GolduckWater 1Field
0056MankeyFieldField
0057PrimeapeFieldField
0058GrowlitheFieldField
0058Growlithe
Growlithe
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0059ArcanineFieldField
0059Arcanine
Arcanine
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0061PoliwhirlWater 1Water 1
0062Poliwrath
Water 1Water 1
0066MachopHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0067MachokeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0068MachampHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0074Geodude
MineralMineral
0075Graveler
MineralMineral
0076Golem
MineralMineral
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1
0083Farfetch'd
Farfetch'd
Galarian Form
FlyingField
0089MukAmorphousAmorphous
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous
0095Onix
MineralMineral
0098KrabbyWater 3Water 3
0099KinglerWater 3Water 3
0104CuboneMonsterMonster
0105MarowakMonsterMonster
0106HitmonleeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0107HitmonchanHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0108LickitungMonsterMonster
0111Rhyhorn
MonsterField
0112Rhydon
MonsterField
0113ChanseyFairyFairy
0114TangelaGrassGrass
0115KangaskhanMonsterMonster
0123Scyther
BugBug
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0126MagmarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0127PinsirBugBug
0128TaurosFieldField
0130Gyarados
Water 2Dragon
0131Lapras
MonsterWater 1
0134VaporeonFieldField
0135JolteonFieldField
0136FlareonFieldField
0138Omanyte
Water 1Water 3
0139Omastar
Water 1Water 3
0140Kabuto
Water 1Water 3
0141Kabutops
Water 1Water 3
0142Aerodactyl
FlyingFlying
0143SnorlaxMonsterMonster
0144Articuno
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0145Zapdos
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0146Moltres
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0149Dragonite
Water 1Dragon
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0153BayleefMonsterGrass
0154MeganiumMonsterGrass
0156QuilavaFieldField
0157TyphlosionFieldField
0157Typhlosion
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0159CroconawMonsterWater 1
0160FeraligatrMonsterWater 1
0162FurretFieldField
0166Ledian
BugBug
0175TogepiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0176Togetic
FlyingFairy
0180FlaaffyMonsterField
0181AmpharosMonsterField
0183Marill
Water 1Fairy
0184Azumarill
Water 1Fairy
0185SudowoodoMineralMineral
0186PolitoedWater 1Water 1
0190AipomFieldField
0194Wooper
Water 1Field
0195Quagsire
Water 1Field
0196EspeonFieldField
0197UmbreonFieldField
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0203Girafarig
FieldField
0204PinecoBugBug
0205Forretress
BugBug
0206DunsparceFieldField
0207Gligar
BugBug
0208Steelix
MineralMineral
0209SnubbullFieldFairy
0210GranbullFieldFairy
0212Scizor
BugBug
0213Shuckle
BugBug
0214Heracross
BugBug
0215Sneasel
FieldField
0215Sneasel
Sneasel
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0216TeddiursaFieldField
0217UrsaringFieldField
0218SlugmaAmorphousAmorphous
0219Magcargo
AmorphousAmorphous
0220Swinub
FieldField
0221Piloswine
FieldField
0222Corsola
Water 1Water 3
0227Skarmory
FlyingFlying
0228Houndour
FieldField
0229Houndoom
FieldField
0231PhanpyFieldField
0232DonphanFieldField
0236TyrogueNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0237HitmontopHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0240MagbyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0241MiltankFieldField
0242BlisseyFairyFairy
0243RaikouNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0244EnteiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0245SuicuneNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster
0247Pupitar
MonsterMonster
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster
0249Lugia
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0250Ho-Oh
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon
0253GrovyleMonsterDragon
0254SceptileMonsterDragon
0255TorchicFieldField
0256Combusken
FieldField
0257Blaziken
FieldField
0258MudkipMonsterWater 1
0259Marshtomp
MonsterWater 1
0260Swampert
MonsterWater 1
0261PoochyenaFieldField
0262MightyenaFieldField
0263ZigzagoonFieldField
0264LinooneFieldField
0271Lombre
Water 1Grass
0272Ludicolo
Water 1Grass
0273SeedotFieldGrass
0274Nuzleaf
FieldGrass
0275Shiftry
FieldGrass
0286Breloom
FairyGrass
0287SlakothFieldField
0288VigorothFieldField
0289SlakingFieldField
0294LoudredMonsterField
0295ExploudMonsterField
0296MakuhitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0297HariyamaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0299NosepassMineralMineral
0301DelcattyFieldFairy
0302Sableye
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0303Mawile
FieldFairy
0304Aron
MonsterMonster
0305Lairon
MonsterMonster
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster
0307Meditite
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0308Medicham
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0316GulpinAmorphousAmorphous
0317SwalotAmorphousAmorphous
0319Sharpedo
Water 2Water 2
0320WailmerFieldWater 2
0321WailordFieldWater 2
0322Numel
FieldField
0323Camerupt
FieldField
0324TorkoalFieldField
0327SpindaFieldHuman-Like
0328TrapinchBugDragon
0329Vibrava
BugDragon
0330Flygon
BugDragon
0334Altaria
FlyingDragon
0335ZangooseFieldField
0336SeviperFieldDragon
0339Barboach
Water 2Water 2
0340Whiscash
Water 2Water 2
0341CorphishWater 1Water 3
0342Crawdaunt
Water 1Water 3
0344Claydol
MineralMineral
0346Cradily
Water 3Water 3
0347Anorith
Water 3Water 3
0348Armaldo
Water 3Water 3
0352KecleonFieldField
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous
0357Tropius
MonsterGrass
0359AbsolFieldField
0363Spheal
Water 1Field
0364Sealeo
Water 1Field
0365Walrein
Water 1Field
0369Relicanth
Water 1Water 2
0371BagonDragonDragon
0372ShelgonDragonDragon
0373Salamence
DragonDragon
0375Metang
MineralMineral
0376Metagross
MineralMineral
0377RegirockNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0378RegiceNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0379RegisteelNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0382KyogreNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0383GroudonNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0384Rayquaza
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0387TurtwigMonsterGrass
0388GrotleMonsterGrass
0389Torterra
MonsterGrass
0390ChimcharFieldHuman-Like
0391Monferno
FieldHuman-Like
0392Infernape
FieldHuman-Like
0393PiplupWater 1Field
0394PrinplupWater 1Field
0395Empoleon
Water 1Field
0399BidoofWater 1Field
0400Bibarel
Water 1Field
0402KricketuneBugBug
0408CranidosMonsterMonster
0409RampardosMonsterMonster
0410Shieldon
MonsterMonster
0411Bastiodon
MonsterMonster
0418BuizelWater 1Field
0419FloatzelWater 1Field
0423Gastrodon
Gastrodon
All forms

Water 1Amorphous
0424AmbipomFieldField
0427BunearyFieldHuman-Like
0428LopunnyFieldHuman-Like
0434Stunky
FieldField
0435Skuntank
FieldField
0437Bronzong
MineralMineral
0443Gible
MonsterDragon
0444Gabite
MonsterDragon
0445Garchomp
MonsterDragon
0446MunchlaxNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0447RioluNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like
0449HippopotasFieldField
0450HippowdonFieldField
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3
0452Drapion
BugWater 3
0453Croagunk
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0454Toxicroak
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0460Abomasnow
MonsterGrass
0461Weavile
FieldField
0463LickilickyMonsterMonster
0464Rhyperior
MonsterField
0465TangrowthGrassGrass
0466ElectivireHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0467MagmortarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0468Togekiss
FlyingFairy
0470LeafeonFieldField
0471GlaceonFieldField
0472Gliscor
BugBug
0473Mamoswine
FieldField
0475Gallade
Human-LikeAmorphous
0476Probopass
MineralMineral
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous
0483Dialga
Dialga
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0484Palkia
Palkia
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0485Heatran
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0486RegigigasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0487Giratina
Giratina
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0493Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0494Victini
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0497SerperiorFieldGrass
0498TepigFieldField
0499Pignite
FieldField
0500Emboar
FieldField
0501OshawottFieldField
0502DewottFieldField
0503SamurottFieldField
0503Samurott
Samurott
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0505WatchogFieldField
0506LillipupFieldField
0507HerdierFieldField
0508StoutlandFieldField
0510LiepardFieldField
0511PansageFieldField
0512SimisageFieldField
0513PansearFieldField
0514SimisearFieldField
0515PanpourFieldField
0516SimipourFieldField
0523ZebstrikaFieldField
0524RoggenrolaMineralMineral
0525BoldoreMineralMineral
0526GigalithMineralMineral
0529DrilburFieldField
0530Excadrill
FieldField
0532TimburrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0533GurdurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0534ConkeldurrHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0536Palpitoad
Water 1Water 1
0537Seismitoad
Water 1Water 1
0538ThrohHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0539SawkHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0543Venipede
BugBug
0544Whirlipede
BugBug
0545Scolipede
BugBug
0549Lilligant
Lilligant
Hisuian Form

GrassGrass
0552Krokorok
FieldField
0553Krookodile
FieldField
0554DarumakaFieldField
0555DarmanitanFieldField
0557Dwebble
BugMineral
0558Crustle
BugMineral
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon
0564Tirtouga
Water 1Water 3
0565Carracosta
Water 1Water 3
0566Archen
FlyingWater 3
0567Archeops
FlyingWater 3
0571ZoroarkFieldField
0571Zoroark
Zoroark
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0579ReuniclusAmorphousAmorphous
0586Sawsbuck
Sawsbuck
All forms

FieldField
0589Escavalier
BugBug
0597Ferroseed
GrassMineral
0598Ferrothorn
GrassMineral
0599KlinkMineralMineral
0600KlangMineralMineral
0601KlinklangMineralMineral
0604EelektrossAmorphousAmorphous
0610AxewMonsterDragon
0611FraxureMonsterDragon
0612HaxorusMonsterDragon
0613CubchooFieldField
0614BearticFieldField
0619MienfooFieldHuman-Like
0620MienshaoFieldHuman-Like
0621DruddigonDragonMonster
0622Golett
MineralMineral
0623Golurk
MineralMineral
0624Pawniard
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0625Bisharp
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0626BouffalantFieldField
0627Rufflet
FlyingFlying
0628Braviary
FlyingFlying
0628Braviary
Braviary
Hisuian Form

FlyingFlying
0629Vullaby
FlyingFlying
0630Mandibuzz
FlyingFlying
0631HeatmorFieldField
0632Durant
BugBug
0633Deino
DragonDragon
0634Zweilous
DragonDragon
0635Hydreigon
DragonDragon
0638Cobalion
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0639Terrakion
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0640Virizion
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0641Tornadus
Tornadus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0642Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0643Reshiram
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0644Zekrom
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0645Landorus
Landorus
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0646Kyurem
Kyurem
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0647Keldeo
Keldeo
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0648Meloetta
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0650ChespinFieldField
0651QuilladinFieldField
0652Chesnaught
FieldField
0656FroakieWater 1Water 1
0657FrogadierWater 1Water 1
0658Greninja
Greninja
All available forms

Water 1Water 1
0659BunnelbyFieldField
0660Diggersby
FieldField
0667Litleo
FieldField
0668Pyroar
Pyroar
All forms

FieldField
0672SkiddoFieldField
0673GogoatFieldField
0674PanchamFieldHuman-Like
0675Pangoro
FieldHuman-Like
0676Furfrou
Furfrou
All forms
FieldField
0679Honedge
MineralMineral
0680Doublade
MineralMineral
0681Aegislash
MineralMineral
0688Binacle
Water 3Water 3
0689Barbaracle
Water 3Water 3
0696Tyrunt
MonsterDragon
0697Tyrantrum
MonsterDragon
0698Amaura
MonsterMonster
0699Aurorus
MonsterMonster
0700SylveonFieldField
0701Hawlucha
FlyingHuman-Like
0706GoodraDragonDragon
0706Goodra
Goodra
Hisuian Form

DragonDragon
0708Phantump
GrassAmorphous
0709Trevenant
GrassAmorphous
0710Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0711Gourgeist
Gourgeist
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0712BergmiteMonsterMineral
0713AvaluggMonsterMineral
0713Avalugg
Avalugg
Hisuian Form

MonsterMineral
0718Zygarde
Zygarde
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0721Volcanion
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0724Decidueye
Decidueye
Hisuian Form

FlyingFlying
0739CrabrawlerWater 3Water 3
0740Crabominable
Water 3Water 3
0768Golisopod
BugWater 3
0821RookideeFlyingFlying
0822CorvisquireFlyingFlying
0823Corviknight
FlyingFlying
0852ClobbopusWater 1Human-Like
0853GrapploctWater 1Human-Like
0865Sirfetch'dFlyingField
0870FalinksFairyMineral
0900Kleavor
BugBug
0901Ursaluna
FieldField
0903Sneasler
FieldField
0905Enamorus
Enamorus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0942MaschiffFieldField
0943MabosstiffFieldField
0957Tinkatink
FairyFairy
0958Tinkatuff
FairyFairy
0959Tinkaton
FairyFairy
0973Flamigo
FlyingFlying
0979Annihilape
FieldField
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
VIIIIX
0627Rufflet
FlyingFlying
0821RookideeFlyingFlying
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB 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 Mystery Dungeon series

In theRescue Team,Explorers, andAdventure Squad series, Rock Smash is a non-damaging move which turns a wall tile in front of the user into a floor tile, even if there is a Pokémon inside it. It is incapable of destroying walls used for locked chambers as well as those at the edge of a floor, nor can it be used diagonally. The move was unaffected byTaunt prior to the Explorers series.

FromGates to Infinity onwards, Rock Smash is now a damaging move that may lower target's Defense. It retains its ability to remove wall tiles inSuper Mystery Dungeon.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB--99-100%-FrontWallNo
MDTDS--99-100%-FrontWallNo
BSL--30-100%-FrontWallNo
MDGtI299155095%98%FrontEnemyNo
SMD299153095%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Super Smash Bros. series

Rock Smash inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl

InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, Rock Smash isCharizard's Side Special move. Unlike in the Pokémon games, Charizard will create a boulder and crush it with its head, producing multiple fragments of debris that fly off for extra damage. Rock Smash has high damage and knockback and can potentially KO a foe at low damage.

InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, Rock Smash has been made Charizard's Down Special move, withFlare Blitz taking its former position. It was weakened greatly, but now also grants armor to protect Charizard from incoming attacks.

InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rock Smash was removed from Charizard's moveset in favor ofPokémon Change, as Charizard has been reincorporated back into thePokémon Trainer character.

Pokémon GO

 Rock Smash
Fast Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power15
Energy boost10
Duration1.3 seconds
Damage window0.55 - 0.8 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power9
Energy boost7
Turns3
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
Arcanine (Hisuian Form)PoliwrathMachopFarfetch'd (Galarian Form)CuboneMarowakMarowak (Alolan Form)HitmonleeRhyhornRhydonPinsirKabutopsMewAzumarillSneasel (Hisuian Form)PhanpyTyrogueHitmontopLarvitarPupitarZigzagoonZigzagoonLoudredMakuhitaMedititeGulpinSwalotCameruptCorphishSphealRegirockRegiceRegisteelMonfernoInfernapeScraggySkiddoGogoatPikipekTrumbeakToucannonCrabrawlerCrabominableMudbrayMudsdalePassimianTapu BuluClobbopusGrapploctFalinksKubfuUrshifu (Single Strike Style)Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)UrsalunaSneaslerTinkatinkTinkatuffTinkaton
ByElite Fast TM
Hitmonchan
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Power: 5 → 15
    • Energy boost: 7 → 12
  • February 16, 2017
    • Energy boost: 12 → 10
    • Duration: 1.41 → 1.7 seconds
    • Damage window: 1.21 - 1.41 → 0.55 - 0.8 seconds
  • February 21, 2017
    • Duration: 1.7 → 1.3 seconds

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Rock Smash
Attack power26.52369
Charge time0.58 seconds
Range typeArc (melee)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay lower the foe's Defense

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Rock SmashPhysical24655100%An opponentHas a chance (50%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank. Marshal & Conkeldurr
Brawly & Makuhita/Hariyama
Maylene & Meditite/Medicham
Red & Snorlax
Chuck & Poliwrath
Hilda & Mienfoo
Scottie/Bettie & Cobalion
Scottie/Bettie &Mankey/PrimeapeEgg(Tech role only)
Scottie/Bettie &Tyrogue/Hitmonlee/Hitmonchan/HitmontopEgg
Buddy move
Flaming Rock SmashPhysical22400480—%An opponentsSure HitActivation Condition: When the field of play's zone turns into a Fighting Zone.

Deactivation Condition: When the field of play's zone is no longer a Fighting Zone.

Never misses. Lowers the target's Defense by four stat ranks. Lowers the target's Fighting Type Rebuff by one rank the first time this attack move is successful each battle.

Barry & Infernape
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a good chance of lowering the target's Defense.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBDigs through the wall the user is facing.
MDTDSSmashes through the wall the user is facing.
BSLしょうめんのかべを ほって くずしてしまう
MDGtIIt damages an enemy. It could also lower its Defense.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii UHeadbutt a rock, and send the shards flying.*
SMDIt damages an enemy. It could also lower the enemy's Defense. If you use it against a wall, you can dig into it, but you can't dig into a wall diagonally.
MDRTDXIt damages an enemy. It could also lower the enemy's Defense. If you use it against a wall, you can dig into the wall. You can't dig into a wall diagonally.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Nidoqueen

Whiscash

Haxorus

Crabrawler
The user strikes the opponent with a shattering blow. This can also be used to shatter boulders.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
NidoqueenNidoqueen smashes her fist into the ground, making the ground crack and move towards the opponent. While the ground cracks, small rocks fly out and hit the opponent.
Gary's NidoqueenThe Ties that BindDebut
WhiscashWhiscash's body becomes outlined in yellow, floats into the air and falls on the opponent.
Juan's WhiscashEight Ain't EnoughNone
ShiftryShiftry smashes its hand into the ground. An invisible blast travels underground to the opponent and explodes underneath the opponent, making pieces of rocks fly at them, or Shiftry smashes its hand into the ground and flings rocks at the opponent.
Angela's ShiftryFrom Cradle to SaveNone
Spenser's ShiftryKa Boom with a View!None
AggronAggron's claws on one of its hands glow white and it smashes the opponent with it.
J's client's AggronPokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2None
ToxicroakBoth of the red claws on Toxicroak's hands glow white and it smashes the opponent with them repeatedly.
Saturn's ToxicroakGateway to Ruin!None
GibleOne of Gible's hands glow white or yellow and it punches the opponent with it.
Khoury's GibleA Rivalry to Gible On!None
Ash's GibleGotta Get a Gible!None
BearticOne of Beartic's arms glow orange and it delivers a powerful punch to the opponent with it.
Georgia's BearticIris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!None
HaxorusHaxorus pulls its head back and one of its tusks flash white. The white glow then fades and its tusk starts to glow orange. Haxorus then whips its head forward and smashes the opponent with its tusk.
Drayden's HaxorusIris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!None
GurdurrGurdurr smashes its steel beam into the ground and raises one of its arms. It then clenches its fist and it starts to glow orange. Gurdurr then charges forward and delivers a powerful punch to the opponent.
Trip's GurdurrCilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!None
PalpitoadPalpitoad jumps at the opponent and its tail starts to glow white. The white glow then fades, leaving its tail glowing red-orange. Palpitoad then flips around vertically and slams its tail into the opponent.
Clay's PalpitoadBattling the King of the Mines!None
BoldoreThe gems on the top of Boldore's body glow bright orange and it jumps at the opponent. One or both of the legs on the side of its body then glow red-orange or blue and it stabs the opponent with the tip of one or both of its legs.
Ash's BoldoreBattling the King of the Mines!None
ExcadrillOne of Excadrill's claws glows red-orange and it stabs the opponent with it.
Clay's ExcadrillBattling the King of the Mines!None
CrabrawlerCrabrawler's claws glow orange and it punches the opponent with one or both of them.
A wild CrabrawlerPikachu's Exciting Adventure!None
TinkatonTinkaton hits the opponent with her hammer. This can also break large boulders.
Poppy's TinkieShowdown! The Paldea Elite FourNone

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu


Nidoqueen


The user smashes the opponent with a powerful punch.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
NidoqueenNidoqueen smashes the ground with a powerful punch, sending chunks of rock flying at the opponent.
Gary's NidoqueenOne Half Of A Poké BallDebut

Pokémon Adventures


Sneasel

Marshtomp

Riolu

Fraxure
The user smashes the opponent with a powerful blow. This move can also be used to shatter rocks in the field.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
SneaselSneasel hits the opponent from above with a strong blow from both hands together.
Silver's SneaselDelibird Delivery - 2Debut
MarshtompMarshtomp pushes on a rock with both hands until the rock cracks and breaks.
Ruby's MumuWhat Would You Do for a Whismur?None
RioluRiolu jumps into the air. As it falls, it brings its fists forward and strikes it with a powerful punch capable of shattering the ground.
Maylene's RioluMagnificent Meditite & Really Riolu IINone
TepigTepig jumps into the air and flips around, slamming the orb at the end of its tail into the opponent.
Black's TepBattle at the DreamyardNone
FraxureFraxure jumps into the air and smashes into the opponent with its back.
Iris's FraxureThe Tournament ContinuesNone
FalinksThe brass Falinks extends its horn. It and the troopers then rush forward to strike the opponent.
Casey's GigaOoh Shiny!! Legendary EquipmentNone
  • Carl'sPiloswine was revealed to know Rock Smash on the official website, but it was never shown using the move.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Tyrogue


The user smashes the opponent with a powerful blow.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
TyrogueTyrogue hits the opponent with a strong punch.
Gold's TyrogueThe Secret Of The Fighting Type PokémonDebut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Tyrogue


The user smashes the opponent with a powerful blow.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
TyrogueTyrogue hits the opponent from below with a strong punch.
Red's TyrogueDefeat Chuck Style Martial Arts!!Debut

In other generations

In battle

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Outside of battle

Main article:Breakable rock → Gallery

Trivia

  • Rock Smash is the onlyFighting-typeHM move.
  • Rock Smash is the only move to start as aTM, become an HM, revert to being a TM again, and then revert to an HM.
  • Rock Smash andRock Climb are the only moves to have the wordrock in their name and not beRock-type.
    • Coincidentally, both have been HM moves at some point.
  • In theGeneration V games, Rock Smash uses the Rock-type TM icon instead of the correct Fighting-type icon.
  • Although Rock Smash is described as a "punch", it does not have its power increased byIron Fist.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese碎岩Seuingàahm*
岩石粉碎Ngàahmsehk Fánseui*
Mandarin碎岩Suìyán*
岩石粉碎Yánshí Fěnsuì*
CzechKamenný úder
DanishKlipperknuser
Stenbrud*
DutchSteenknal
Rotsbreker*
Steenbreker*
Stenen stampen*
FinnishMurskanyrkki
FrenchÉclate-RocV+
Eclate-RocIIIV
GermanZertrümmerer
GreekΛιθοθραύστηςLithothraústis
IndonesianMemecah Batu*
Pemecah Batu
Pukulan Batu
ItalianSpaccaroccia
Korean바위깨기Bawi Kkaegi
PolishKamienny Grom
PortugueseBrazilEsmagamento de Pedras (games,BW101–present, TCG, manga)
Batida de Pedra (Aerodactyl-EX (XY Promo 97))
Esmagamento de Rochas (early animated series)[specify]
PortugalDestruição de Rochas*
RomanianPuterea Pietrei
Sfarmă Piatră
RussianКамнедробилкаKamnedrobilka
SerbianRazbijanje Kamenja
SpanishLatin AmericaGolpe Roca (games,DP136–present)
Golpe de Roca (EP269DP072)
SpainGolpe Roca
SwedishStenkross
Stensönderslagning*
Thaiถล่มหินThalom Hin
TurkishKaya Darbesi
VietnameseCú Đấm Vỡ Đá
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