Generation 3 · Ability No. 24

Rough Skin

Learn how Rough Skin works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation III Main series

6 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

16 history records

#0024

Overview

Full description

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage. This ability functions identically to Iron Barbs.

Overview

Effect summary

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

15 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 effect change

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Rough Skin

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

1–6 of 6 Pokémon Page 1 of 1

No.318 Carvanha

Types

Water Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Rough Skin Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Speed Boost

No.319 Sharpedo

Types

Water Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Rough Skin Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Speed Boost

No.443 Gible

Types

Dragon Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Rough Skin

No.444 Gabite

Types

Dragon Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Rough Skin

No.445 Garchomp

Types

Dragon Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Sand Veil Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Rough Skin

No.621 Druddigon

Types

Dragon

Ability set

Primary Ability Rough Skin Secondary Ability Sheer Force Hidden Ability Mold Breaker

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