Generation II Move
Rock Smash
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
- 40Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 15PP
- 0Priority
Rock Smash Battle Data
- Type
- Fighting
- Category
- Physical
- Power
- 40
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 15
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Effect chance
- 50%
- Introduced
- Generation II
- Contest type
- Tough
Rock Smash Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
“The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Rock Smash Stat Changes
Has a 50% chance to change stats when it hits:
- Defense▼ -1 stage
Rock Smash TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM08Gold & SilverCrystal
- TM94Black & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & Y
- TM98Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
- TM106Ruby & SapphireEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverColosseumXdOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Rock Smash In Other Generations
Rock Smash's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl | 20 | — | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Rock Smash
425 Pokémon can learn Rock Smash.
Learn by Level Up
Learn by Breeding
Learn by TM / HM
Learn by Move Tutor
Rock Smash Questions & Answers
- What type is Rock Smash?
- Rock Smash is a Fighting-type physical move.
- How much damage does Rock Smash do?
- Rock Smash has 40 base power and 100% accuracy.
- What does Rock Smash do?
- Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
- How many Pokémon can learn Rock Smash?
- 425 Pokémon can learn Rock Smash.
- What Pokémon can learn Rock Smash?
- Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, and Charmeleon, and 420 more Pokémon can learn Rock Smash — the full list is above.