Rock Smash
Fighting
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 50% chance to lower the target's
Defense
by one stage.
by one stage.Detailed Effect
Rock Smash deals damage and has a 50% chance of lowering the target's
Defense
by one stage.
Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
by one stage.Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.- In Gen 2-3 Rock Smash has 20 power.
Description
C
GS
An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
E
RS
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
FRLG
An attack that may also cut DEFENSE. It can also smash cracked boulders.
DP
PL
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HGSS
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
B2W2
BW
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
ORAS
XY
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Good Stat Decrease
Lowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
|---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | If user has no stars, earns one point; if one, three points; if two, five points; if three, seven points. This does not include the appeal point bonus the stars give. |
|---|---|
Description | The appeal works well if the user's condition is good. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |