Rock (type)
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The Rock type (Japanese: いわタイプ Rock type) is one of the eighteen types. Rock-type moves are super-effective against Bug-, Fire-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokémon, while Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-, Grass-, Ground-, Steel-, and Water-type moves.
Statistical averages
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Battle properties
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Generation II onward
Rock-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the sandstorm weather condition.
Starting in Generation IV, Rock-type Pokémon have their Special Defense boosted by 50% during a sandstorm.
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Characteristics
Defense
Tied with Grass, Rock types have the most weaknesses of any type, with five. Additionally, double weaknesses among Rock types are very common.
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.
Rock-type Pokémon, on average, have the lowest Speed of all Pokémon and of fully evolved Pokémon, but typically among the highest Defense and above-average Special Defense, as well as resistances against four common types.
Offense
In particular, Rock pairs well with Ground, since very few Pokémon naturally resist this combination. Most Rock-types can learn Earthquake to this end. The biggest drawback of Rock-type moves is the large percentage of moves which have less than 100% accuracy.
Contest properties
In Contests, Rock-type moves are typically Tough moves.
Pokémon
As of Generation IX, there are 78 Rock-type Pokémon or 7.61% of all Pokémon, making it the 6th rarest type after Steel and before Ground.
Pure Rock-type Pokémon
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Half Rock-type Pokémon
Primary Rock-type Pokémon
Secondary Rock-type Pokémon
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Moves
Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Rock-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
| Gen | Move | Category | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP | Target | Description | |||||||||
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| VII | Accelerock | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user smashes into the target at high speed. This move always goes first. | ||||||||||
| II | Ancient Power | Special | Tough | 60 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once. | |||||||||
| VII | Continental Crush | Physical | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. | ||||||||||
| VII | Continental Crush | Special | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move. | ||||||||||
| 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 sharply boost the user's Defense stat. | |||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Volcalith | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Rock-type attack that Gigantamax Coalossal use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns. | ||||||||||
| VIII | G-Max Volcalith | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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A Rock-type attack that Gigantamax Coalossal use. This move continues to deal damage to opponents for four turns. | ||||||||||
| 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. This also damages the user terribly. | |||||||||
| VIII | Max Rockfall | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Max Rockfall | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. | ||||||||||
| VIII | Meteor Beam | Special | 120 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user gathers energy from space and boosts its Sp. Atk stat on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. | ||||||||||
| 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 attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. | |||||||||
| IV | Rock Polish | Status | Tough | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply boosts the user's Speed stat. | |||||||||
| I | Rock Slide | Physical | Tough | 75 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon 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 inflict damage. | |||||||||
| III | Rock Tomb | Physical | Clever | 60 | 95% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off 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. The user can't move on the next turn. | |||||||||
| II | Rollout | Physical | Cute | 30 | 90% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits. | |||||||||
| IX | Salt Cure | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user salt cures the target, inflicting damage every turn. Steel and Water types are more strongly affected by this move. | ||||||||||
| II | Sandstorm | Status | Tough | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. | |||||||||
| V | Smack Down | Physical | Tough | 50 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground. | |||||||||
| VII | Splintered Stormshards | Physical | 190 | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Lycanroc, attacks the target with full force. This move negates the effect on the battlefield. | ||||||||||
| IV | Stealth Rock | Status | Cool | — | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. | |||||||||
| VIII | Stone Axe | Physical | 65 | 90% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user swings its stone axes at the target, aiming to land a critical hit. Stone splinters left behind by this attack float around the target. | ||||||||||
| IV | Stone Edge | Physical | Tough | 100 | 80% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |||||||||
| VIII | Tar Shot | Status | — | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user pours sticky tar over the target, lowering the target's Speed stat. The target becomes weaker to Fire-type moves. | ||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| 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 Protean or Libero will become a Rock-type Pokémon if it uses a Rock-type move. A Pokémon with Color Change, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become a Rock-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Rock-type move, is sent out against a Rock-type opponent, is holding a Rock Memory, or is holding a Stone Plate or Rockium Z.
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| IX | Rocky Payload | Powers up Rock-type moves. |
| V | Sand Force | Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm. |
| All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. | ||
Exclusive Abilities
Currently, no Abilities are exclusive to Rock types. This does not include signature Abilities.
Items
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Charti Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Rock-type attack. |
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Hard Stone | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a durable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. |
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Rock Gem | A gem with an essence of rock. When held, it strengthens the power of a Rock-type move one time. |
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Rock Incense | An item to be held by a Pokémon. This exotic-smelling incense boosts the power of Rock-type moves. |
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Rock Memory | A memory disc that contains Rock-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. |
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Rockium Z | It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Rock-type moves to Rock-type Z-Moves. |
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Stone Plate | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. |
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Cram-o-matic
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Notable Rock-type Trainers
- Main article: Category:Rock-type Trainers
| Gen | Trainer | Title | Location |
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| I |  Brock |
Gym Leader | Pewter Gym |
| III |  Roxanne |
Gym Leader | Rustboro Gym |
| IV |  Roark |
Gym Leader | Oreburgh Gym |
| VI |  Grant |
Gym Leader | Cyllage Gym |
| VII |  Olivia |
Island kahuna Elite Four |
Akala Island Alola Pokémon League |
| VIII |  GordieSw |
Gym Leader | Circhester Stadium |
| IX |  Tyme |
Instructor* | Naranja AcademyS Uva AcademyV |
Jasmine is also stated to have trained Rock types in the past.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Fighting (TCG)
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG, Rock-type Pokémon are generally listed as Fighting-type Pokémon.
Fighting-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to Grass, Water or Psychic with no resistances. Fighting-type Pokémon are strong against most Darkness and Lightning Pokémon and some Colorless Pokémon, whilst some Colorless and Psychic Pokémon can resist the Fighting type.
Trivia
- Generation III introduced the most Rock-type Pokémon of any generation, with twelve. Generation VII introduced the fewest Rock-type Pokémon, with five.
- Generation IV introduced the most Rock-type moves of any generation, with six, while 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 (namely the Geodude and Rhyhorn evolution lines, and Onix) 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.
- In the anime on multiple occasions, like in Showdown in Pewter City, Sick Daze and Right On, Rhydon!, Ground and Rock-type Pokémon are said to have a strong aversion to water and generally being wet. Rhydon is often presented as an exception to this rule due to its ability to use the move Surf.
- 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.
- Most Fossil Pokémon are either 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.
- Johto's Olivine Gym was a Rock-type Gym before the Steel type was discovered.
- This makes Unova the only region with Gyms not known to have ever had a Rock-type Gym.
- The Rock-type has the fewest special moves of all types, with three.
- Despite being introduced in Generation I, there were no pure Rock-type Pokémon until Generation II, with only Sudowoodo.
- The Rock type has been paired up with every other type except for Ghost and Normal.
- This makes Rock the only type to not have been paired up with Ghost.
- Rock is the only type not represented by a Gym Leader, an Elite Four member, or a Team Star Boss in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- However, Tyme is stated to be a former Rock-type Gym Leader.
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