#0075 · black white · gen 5
Rock Pokémon
It rolls on mountain paths to move. Once it builds momentum, no Pokémon can stop it without difficulty.
Total: 390
Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Sand Veil (hidden)
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
EV yield (current): +2 DEF
rock head, sturdy rock head, sturdy, sand veil
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challengers Cave (1F) (black) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 47–49 |
| Challengers Cave (B1F) (black) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 47–49 |
| Challengers Cave (B2F) (black) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 47–49 |
| Challengers Cave (1F) (white) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 47–49 |
| Challengers Cave (B1F) (white) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 47–49 |
| Challengers Cave (B2F) (white) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 47–49 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% | |
| 1 | Defense CurlThe user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field | Ground | — | — | |
| 1 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| 4 | Mud SportThe user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.▶ Entire field | Ground | — | — | |
| 8 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| 11 | Rock ThrowThe user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 90% | |
| 15 | MagnitudeThe user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone around the user. Its power varies.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 18 | RolloutThe user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 30 | 90% | |
| 22 | Rock BlastThe user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 25 | 90% | |
| 27 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| 31 | Self-DestructThe user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 200 | 100% | |
| 36 | BulldozeThe user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| 42 | Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Rock | — | — | |
| 47 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| 53 | ExplosionThe user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 250 | 100% | |
| 58 | Double-EdgeA reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 120 | 100% | |
| 64 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM59 | IncinerateThe user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.▶ All opponents | Fire | 30 | 100% | |
| TM64 | ExplosionThe user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 250 | 100% | |
| TM69 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM74 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |