Rock Smash

Type
type icon FightingFighting
Gen.
2
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals damage and has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense stat img by one stage.

Detailed Effect

Rock Smash deals damage and has a 50% chance of lowering the target's Defense stat img by one stage.
Stats stat img can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
  • In Gen 2-3 Rock Smash has 20 power.

Description

GS
C
An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
RS
E
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
FRLG
An attack that may also cut DEFENSE. It can also smash cracked boulders.
DP
HGSS
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
PL
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
COL
B2W2
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
XY
ORAS
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
DamageDeals damage.
Good Stat DecreaseLowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
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Rock Smash
japan flag
いわくだき (Iwakudaki)
germany flag
Zertrümmerer
france flag
Éclate-Roc
italy flag
Spaccaroccia
spain flag
Golpe Roca
south kore flag
바위깨기 (Bawi Kkaegi)
mainland china flag
碎岩 (Suìyán / Seuingàahm)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

TM08
TM08
HM06
HM06
HM06
HM06
HM06
HM06
TM94
HM06
HM06
TM94
TM94
HM06
HM06

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionTough
ColorYellow
FlavorSour

Contest Effect

EffectIf 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.
DescriptionThe appeal works well if the user's condition is good.
Jam-
Appeal❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
Appeal❤️❤️