#0075 · Updated Johto #035 · heartgold soulsilver · gen 4
Rock Pokémon
With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.
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.
EV yield (current): +2 DEF
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 31 |
| Road 45 (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 23 |
| Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 25 |
| Victory Road 1 (1F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road 1 (2F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (heartgold) | Smashing rocks | 10% | 30–33 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 32 |
| Road 45 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | 35 | 95% | ||
| 1 | Defense CurlThe user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.▶ User |
| Walking in tall grass or a cave |
| 10% |
| 23 |
| Road 45 (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 25–27 |
| Mount Silver (1F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 43 |
| Mount Silver (1F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 41–42 |
| Cerulean Cave (1F) (heartgold) | Smashing rocks | 10% | 26–30 |
| Victory Road 1 (1F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 32 |
| Cerulean Cave (B1F) (heartgold) | Smashing rocks | 10% | 26–30 |
| Victory Road 1 (2F) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 32 |
| Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 31 |
| Road 47 (inside cave) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 20 |
| Road 47 (inside cave) (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 20 |
| Road 45 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 30% | 23–24 |
| Mount Mortar (Upper Cave) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 31 |
| Road 45 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 23 |
| Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 25 |
| Victory Road 1 (1F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road 1 (2F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 32 |
| Mount Silver (1F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 43 |
| Mount Silver (1F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 41–42 |
| Victory Road 1 (3F) (soulsilver) | Smashing rocks | 10% | 30–33 |
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| 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 foe to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 90% |
| 15 | MagnitudeThe user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone in battle. Its power varies.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% |
| 18 | Self-DestructThe user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 200 | 100% |
| 22 | RolloutThe user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 30 | 90% |
| 27 | Rock BlastThe user hurls hard rocks at the foe. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 25 | 80% |
| 33 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% |
| 38 | ExplosionThe user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon | Normal | 250 | 100% |
| 44 | Double-EdgeA reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 120 | 100% |
| 49 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| 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% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ 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 tough fists, etc. 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 foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe foe 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 foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM64 | ExplosionThe user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. 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 a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM74 | Gyro BallThe user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | — | 100% | |
| TM76 | Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 | — | — | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM08 | Rock ClimbA charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% |
Tutor: Fire PunchThe foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Thunder PunchThe foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, HeadbuttThe user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
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