#0074 · Original Hoenn #057 · emerald · gen 3
Rock Pokémon
It climbs mountain paths using only the power of its arms. Because they look just like boulders lining paths, hikers may step on them without noticing.
Total: 300
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.
EV yield (current): +1 DEF
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 111 (emerald) | Smashing rocks | 100% | 5–20 |
| Road 114 (emerald) | Smashing rocks | 100% | 5–20 |
| Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area) (emerald) | Smashing rocks | 100% | 5–30 |
| Granite Cave (B2F) (emerald) | Smashing rocks | 70% | 5–20 |
| Magma Hideout (emerald) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 55% | 27–30 |
| Victory Road (B1F) (emerald) | Smashing rocks | 30% | 30–40 |
| Granite Cave (1F) (emerald) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 6–9 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleCharges the foe with a full- body tackle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 95% | |
| 1 | Defense CurlCurls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 6 | Mud SportCovers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.▶ Entire field | Ground | — | — | |
| 11 | Rock ThrowThrows small rocks to strike the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 90% | |
| 16 | MagnitudeA ground-shaking attack of random intensity.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 21 | Self-DestructInflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 200 | 100% | |
| 26 | RolloutAn attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 30 | 90% | |
| 31 | Rock BlastHurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 25 | 80% | |
| 36 | EarthquakeA powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| 41 | ExplosionInflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 250 | 100% | |
| 46 | Double-EdgeA life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 120 | 100% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchA powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison |
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| — |
| 85% |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — |
| TM17 | ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM26 | EarthquakeA powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM28 | DigDigs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% |
| TM31 | Brick BreakDestroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% |
| TM32 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerA powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% |
| TM37 | SandstormCauses a sandstorm that rages for several turns.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — |
| TM38 | Fire BlastIncinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% |
| TM39 | Rock TombStops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% |
| TM42 | FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User | Psychic | — | — |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| HM04 | StrengthBuilds enormous power, then slams the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
| HM06 | Rock SmashA rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 20 | 100% |
Tutor: Mega PunchA strong punch thrown with incredible power.▶ Selected Pokémon, Fire PunchA fiery punch that may burn the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon, Body SlamA full-body slam that may cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, Double-EdgeA life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon, CounterRetaliates any physical hit with double the power.▶ Specific move, Seismic TossInflicts damage identical to the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon, MimicCopies a move used by the foe during one battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Defense CurlCurls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.▶ User, MetronomeWaggles a finger to use any POKéMON move at random.▶ User, ExplosionInflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.▶ All other Pokémon, Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.▶ All opponents, SubstituteCreates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.▶ User, SnoreA loud attack that can be used only while asleep.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapHurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, EndureEndures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.▶ User, RolloutAn attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.▶ Selected Pokémon, SwaggerConfuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sleep TalkUses an available move randomly while asleep.▶ User, Dynamic PunchPowerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: Mega PunchA strong punch thrown with incredible power.▶ Selected Pokémon, Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.▶ All opponents, BlockBlocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.▶ Selected Pokémon
