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The '''Rock type''' (Japanese: '''いわタイプ''' ''Rock type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers who specialize in Rock-type Pokémon are [[ | The '''Rock type''' (Japanese: '''いわタイプ''' ''Rock type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers who specialize in Rock-type Pokémon are the [[Gym Leaders]] [[Brock]] of [[Pewter City]], [[Roxanne]] of [[Rustboro City]], [[Roark]] of [[Oreburgh City]], and [[Grant]] of [[Cyllage City]]. [[Jasmine]] is also stated to have trained Rock types in the past. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Rock-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack. | ||
==Statistical averages== | ==Statistical averages== | ||
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===Generation II | ===Generation II onwards=== | ||
Rock-type Pokémon are immune to the damage from | Starting in [[Generation II]], Rock-type Pokémon are immune to the damage from {{weather|sandstorm}}s. | ||
Starting in [[Generation IV]], Rock-type Pokémon have their {{stat|Special Defense}} boosted by 50% during a sandstorm. | |||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
The Rock type is rather risky defensively. | The Rock type is rather risky defensively. Tied with {{t|Grass}}, Rock types have the most weaknesses of any type, with five. The fact that Rock-types on average have mediocre {{stat|Special Defense}} makes it harder to survive against its weakness to {{t|Grass}}- and {{type|Water}} moves, which are typically Special in nature. Double weaknesses among Rock types are very common, particularly to the {{t|Fighting}} type. Their typically low {{stat|Speed}} stat also makes it harder for them to outspeed sweepers. | ||
However, as Rock types have an overall high {{stat|Defense}}, this allows them to take physical hits and stay on the field as long as they need to. Rock-types have key resistances to {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Flying}} moves, and the type is one of only three that resists {{t|Normal}}, the other two being {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Ghost}}, with Ghost types being completely immune to Normal attacks. | |||
Since [[Generation IV]], the Special Defense of a Rock-type Pokémon is increased by 50% during a {{weather|sandstorm}}, in addition to being immune to the damage caused by it. Furthermore, the Ability {{a|Sand Stream}} is quite commonly used due to its previously easy access and reliability. Moreover, most Rock types can learn {{m|Stealth Rock}}, an [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazard]] moves that damage opposing switch-in Pokémon based on the type effectiveness against Rock. | |||
===Offense=== | ===Offense=== | ||
Rock is one of the best types offensively. | Rock is one of the best types offensively. Rock types can deal {{DL|Damage modification|super effective|super-effective}} damage to several common offensive types: {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Ice}}, and {{t|Flying}}, as well as {{t|Bug}}. Being resisted by only three of the eighteen types ({{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Ground}}, and {{t|Steel}}), and the fact that only a few Pokémon have a double resistance to Rock keeps its moves relatively effective. As Pokémon of the three types that resist Rock typically can learn Rock-type moves, this proves a quite versatile combination. Double weaknesses to Rock are relatively common, mostly due to many Pokémon which have {{t|Flying}} as a secondary type. | ||
The biggest drawback of Rock-type moves is the large percentage of moves which have less than 100% accuracy; in particular, the commonly used {{m|Rock Slide}} and {{m|Stone Edge}}. This can be alleviated by using accuracy-boosting items or moves which guarantee a hit such as {{m|Lock-On}}. Overall, Rock is a powerful offensive type when paired with moves of other types for coverage and accuracy. | |||
===Contest properties=== | ===Contest properties=== | ||
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==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
As of Generation VI, there are 55 Rock-type Pokémon or 7.3% of all Pokémon (assuming [[ | As of Generation VI, there are 55 Rock-type Pokémon or 7.3% of all Pokémon (assuming [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s that change typing as different Pokémon), making it the 9th rarest type. | ||
===Pure Rock-type Pokémon=== | ===Pure Rock-type Pokémon=== | ||
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{{movelist/battle-head|Rock}} | {{movelist/battle-head|Rock}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|2|Ancient Power|Special|Tough|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.}} | {{movelist/battle|2|Ancient Power|Special|Tough|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|6|Diamond Storm|Physical||100|95|5|adjacentfoes|The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.}} | {{movelist/battle|6|Diamond Storm|Physical|Beautiful|100|95|5|adjacentfoes|The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Head Smash|Physical|Tough|150|80|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage.}} | {{movelist/battle|4|Head Smash|Physical|Tough|150|80|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Power Gem|Special| | {{movelist/battle|4|Power Gem|Special|Beautiful|80|100|20|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|3|Rock Blast|Physical|Tough|25|90|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.}} | {{movelist/battle|3|Rock Blast|Physical|Tough|25|90|10|anyadjacent|The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Rock Polish|Status|Tough|—|—|20|self|The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.}} | {{movelist/battle|4|Rock Polish|Status|Tough|—|—|20|self|The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|1|Rock Slide|Physical|Tough|75|90|10|adjacentfoes|Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.}} | {{movelist/battle|1|Rock Slide|Physical|Tough|75|90|10|adjacentfoes|Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|1|Rock Throw|Physical|Tough|50|90|15|anyadjacent|The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.}} | {{movelist/battle|1|Rock Throw|Physical|Tough|50|90|15|anyadjacent|The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|3|Rock Tomb|Physical| | {{movelist/battle|3|Rock Tomb|Physical|Clever|60|95|15|anyadjacent|Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Rock Wrecker|Physical|Tough|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. It must rest on the next turn, however.}} | {{movelist/battle|4|Rock Wrecker|Physical|Tough|150|90|5|anyadjacent|The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. It must rest on the next turn, however.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|2|Rollout|Physical|Tough|30|90|20|anyadjacent|The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.}} | {{movelist/battle|2|Rollout|Physical|Tough|30|90|20|anyadjacent|The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|2|Sandstorm|Status|Tough|—|—|20|all|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.}} | {{movelist/battle|2|Sandstorm|Status|Tough|—|—|20|all|A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|5|Smack Down|Physical||50|100|15|anyadjacent|The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.}} | {{movelist/battle|5|Smack Down|Physical|Tough|50|100|15|anyadjacent|The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Stealth Rock|Status|Cool|—|—|20|foes|The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.}} | {{movelist/battle|4|Stealth Rock|Status|Cool|—|—|20|foes|The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Stone Edge|Physical|Tough|100|80|5|anyadjacent|The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.}} | {{movelist/battle|4|Stone Edge|Physical|Tough|100|80|5|anyadjacent|The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|5|Wide Guard|Status||—|—|10|team|The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chances of failing rises.}} | {{movelist/battle|5|Wide Guard|Status|Tough|—|—|10|team|The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chances of failing rises.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle-foot|Rock}} | {{movelist/battle-foot|Rock}} | ||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Interacting with Rock | ===Interacting with the Rock type=== | ||
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Rock-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Rock-type move, uses a Rock-type move, is sent out against a Rock-type opponent, or is holding a {{DL|Plate|Stone Plate}}. | |||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{rock color}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{rock color}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}" | ||
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! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ||
| width="100px" style="background:# | | width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Sand Force|000}} | ||
| style="background:# | | style="background:#FFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. | ||
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! colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ! colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Generation III introduced the most Rock-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 12, and Generations II and IV introduced the fewest Rock-type Pokémon, both with seven. | * [[Generation III]] introduced the most Rock-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 12, and Generations II and IV introduced the fewest Rock-type Pokémon, both with seven. | ||
* Generation IV introduced the most Rock-type moves of any Generation, with six, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Rock-type moves, with only {{m|Diamond Storm|one}} | * [[Generation IV]] introduced the most Rock-type moves of any Generation, with six, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Rock-type moves, with only {{m|Diamond Storm|one}}. | ||
* In the first season of the {{pkmn|anime}} and during much of [[Generation I]], the Rock type was often wrongly assumed to be unaffected by {{type|Electric}} attacks. This was likely due to the fact that at the time, most Rock-type Pokémon were part Ground-type and thus immune to Electric-type moves. However, the only non-Ground Rock-type Pokémon around at the time (the then five [[Fossil]] Pokémon) were actually weak to them. | |||
* The Rock type is tied with the {{t|Grass}} type for the largest number of weaknesses when unpaired, with five. However, a combination of the two types (Rock/Grass) would only have four weaknesses. | |||
* In the first season of the {{pkmn|anime}} and during much of [[Generation I]], the Rock type was often wrongly assumed to be unaffected by {{type|Electric}} attacks. This was likely due to the fact that at the time, most Rock-type Pokémon were part Ground-type | ** Rock moves are super effective against four of the five types {{t|Grass}} is weak to, with {{t|Poison}} being the exception. | ||
* The Rock type is tied with the {{t|Grass}} type for the largest number of weaknesses when unpaired, with five | |||
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* Every known [[Fossil]] Pokémon is part or solely Rock-type. This is most likely due to the placement of real fossils in rock formations, as well as the process by which fossils are created. | * Every known [[Fossil]] Pokémon is part or solely Rock-type. This is most likely due to the placement of real fossils in rock formations, as well as the process by which fossils are created. | ||
* | * [[Generation V]] is the only generation that does not have a Rock-type Gym. | ||
* Johto's [[Olivine Gym]] was a Rock type Gym before the Steel type was discovered. | * [[Johto]]'s [[Olivine Gym]] was a Rock type Gym before the {{t|Steel}} type was discovered. | ||
* In [[Generation I]] there were only two Rock-type moves, which made it the type with the second fewest moves. Only the {{t|Dragon}} type had fewer moves, with only one move. | * In [[Generation I]] there were only two Rock-type moves, which made it the type with the second fewest moves. Only the {{t|Dragon}} type had fewer moves, with only one move. | ||
* | * The Rock type has the fewest [[special move|special moves]] of all types, with two. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 25 November 2015
The Rock type (Japanese: いわタイプ Rock type) is one of the eighteen types. Notable Trainers who specialize in Rock-type Pokémon are the Gym Leaders Brock of Pewter City, Roxanne of Rustboro City, Roark of Oreburgh City, and Grant of Cyllage City. Jasmine is also stated to have trained Rock types in the past. Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Rock-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
Statistical averages
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Battle properties
Generation I
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Generation II onwards
Starting in Generation II, Rock-type Pokémon are immune to the damage from sandstorms.
Starting in Generation IV, Rock-type Pokémon have their Special Defense boosted by 50% during a sandstorm.
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Characteristics
Defense
The Rock type is rather risky defensively. Tied with Grass, Rock types have the most weaknesses of any type, with five. The fact that Rock-types on average have mediocre Special Defense makes it harder to survive against its weakness to Grass- and Water-type moves, which are typically Special in nature. Double weaknesses among Rock types are very common, particularly to the Fighting type. Their typically low Speed stat also makes it harder for them to outspeed sweepers.
However, as Rock types have an overall high Defense, this allows them to take physical hits and stay on the field as long as they need to. Rock-types have key resistances to Fire and Flying moves, and the type is one of only three that resists Normal, the other two being Steel and Ghost, with Ghost types being completely immune to Normal attacks.
Since Generation IV, the Special Defense of a Rock-type Pokémon is increased by 50% during a sandstorm, in addition to being immune to the damage caused by it. Furthermore, the Ability Sand Stream is quite commonly used due to its previously easy access and reliability. Moreover, most Rock types can learn Stealth Rock, an entry hazard moves that damage opposing switch-in Pokémon based on the type effectiveness against Rock.
Offense
Rock is one of the best types offensively. Rock types can deal super-effective damage to several common offensive types: Fire, Ice, and Flying, as well as Bug. Being resisted by only three of the eighteen types (Fighting, Ground, and Steel), and the fact that only a few Pokémon have a double resistance to Rock keeps its moves relatively effective. As Pokémon of the three types that resist Rock typically can learn Rock-type moves, this proves a quite versatile combination. Double weaknesses to Rock are relatively common, mostly due to many Pokémon which have Flying as a secondary type.
The biggest drawback of Rock-type moves is the large percentage of moves which have less than 100% accuracy; in particular, the commonly used Rock Slide and Stone Edge. This can be alleviated by using accuracy-boosting items or moves which guarantee a hit such as Lock-On. Overall, Rock is a powerful offensive type when paired with moves of other types for coverage and accuracy.
Contest properties
In Contests, Rock-type moves are typically Tough moves. None of them are Cute moves.
Pokémon
As of Generation VI, there are 55 Rock-type Pokémon or 7.3% of all Pokémon (assuming forms and Mega Evolutions that change typing as different Pokémon), making it the 9th rarest type.
Pure Rock-type Pokémon
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Half Rock-type Pokémon
Primary Rock-type Pokémon
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Secondary Rock-type Pokémon
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Moves
| Gen | Move | Category | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP | Target | Description | |||||||||
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| II | Ancient Power | Special | Tough | 60 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once. | |||||||||
| VI | Diamond Storm | Physical | Beautiful | 100 | 95% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat. | |||||||||
| IV | Head Smash | Physical | Tough | 150 | 80% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. The user also takes terrible damage. | |||||||||
| IV | Power Gem | Special | Beautiful | 80 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | |||||||||
| III | Rock Blast | Physical | Tough | 25 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession. | |||||||||
| IV | Rock Polish | Status | Tough | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. | |||||||||
| I | Rock Slide | Physical | Tough | 75 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. | |||||||||
| I | Rock Throw | Physical | Tough | 50 | 90% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack. | |||||||||
| III | Rock Tomb | Physical | Clever | 60 | 95% | 15 (max 24) |
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Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement. | |||||||||
| IV | Rock Wrecker | Physical | Tough | 150 | 90% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. It must rest on the next turn, however. | |||||||||
| II | Rollout | Physical | Tough | 30 | 90% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. | |||||||||
| II | Sandstorm | Status | Tough | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. | |||||||||
| V | Smack Down | Physical | Tough | 50 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit. | |||||||||
| IV | Stealth Rock | Status | Cool | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. | |||||||||
| IV | Stone Edge | Physical | Tough | 100 | 80% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily. | |||||||||
| V | Wide Guard | Status | Tough | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chances of failing rises. | |||||||||
| All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left. | |||||||||||||||||
Abilities
Interacting with the Rock type
A Pokémon with Color Change, Protean, Imposter, or Multitype will become a Rock-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Rock-type move, uses a Rock-type move, is sent out against a Rock-type opponent, or is holding a Stone Plate.
| Gen | Ability | Description |
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| V | Sand Force | Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. |
| All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. | ||
Exclusive Abilities
Only Rock-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
Trivia
- Generation III introduced the most Rock-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 12, and Generations II and IV introduced the fewest Rock-type Pokémon, both with seven.
- Generation IV introduced the most Rock-type moves of any Generation, with six, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Rock-type moves, with only one.
- In the first season of the anime and during much of Generation I, the Rock type was often wrongly assumed to be unaffected by Electric-type attacks. This was likely due to the fact that at the time, most Rock-type Pokémon were part Ground-type and thus immune to Electric-type moves. However, the only non-Ground Rock-type Pokémon around at the time (the then five Fossil Pokémon) were actually weak to them.
- The Rock type is tied with the Grass type for the largest number of weaknesses when unpaired, with five. However, a combination of the two types (Rock/Grass) would only have four weaknesses.
- Every known Fossil Pokémon is part or solely Rock-type. This is most likely due to the placement of real fossils in rock formations, as well as the process by which fossils are created.
- Generation V is the only generation that does not have a Rock-type Gym.
- Johto's Olivine Gym was a Rock type Gym before the Steel type was discovered.
- In Generation I there were only two Rock-type moves, which made it the type with the second fewest moves. Only the Dragon type had fewer moves, with only one move.
- The Rock type has the fewest special moves of all types, with two.
In other languages
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