Power
20
Generation II · Move No. 249
Rock Smash
Rock Smash is a Fighting-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.
40
Power
100%
Accuracy
15
PP
#0249
Move description
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Battle mechanics
Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation II
Johto
Category
Inflicts damage; lowers target’s stats
Priority
0
Stat change chance
50%
Stat changes
Defense -1
Availability
Main series
Interactions
Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.
Makes contact
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
History across games
See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
18 versions
Latest: Scarlet / Violet
1 change
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Pokémon that learn Rock Smash
Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.
337–360 of 515 Pokémon
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