#0095 · Extended Sinnoh #034 · platinum · gen 4
Rock Snake Pokémon
It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.
Total: 385
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Island (B2F left) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Iron Island (B2F right) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road (inside) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 48–50 |
| Victory Road (inside exit) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 48–50 |
| Iron Island (B3F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 32 |
| Victory Road (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 41–42 |
| Wayward Cave (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11% | 18–20 |
| Wayward Cave (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 11% | 18–20 |
| Oreburgh mine (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 6–8 |
| Oreburgh mine (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 7–9 |
| Victory Road (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 42 |
| Iron Island (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 31–33 |
| Iron Island (B1F left) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 31–33 |
| Iron Island (B1F right) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 31–33 |
| Victory Road (2F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 42 |
| Wayward Cave (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (B1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Wayward Cave (1F) (platinum) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 18 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BindA long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 15 | 75% | |
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 95% | |
| 1 | HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to 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 | — | — | |
| 6 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| 9 | Rock ThrowThe user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 90% | |
| 14 | RageWhile this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 20 | 100% | |
| 17 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| 22 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| 25 | SlamThe foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 75% | |
| 30 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| 33 | Dragon BreathThe user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dragon | 60 | 100% | |
| 38 | CurseA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.▶ Specific move | — | — | ||
| 41 | Iron TailThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| 46 | Sand TombThe user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 15 | 70% | |
| 49 | Double-EdgeA reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 120 | 100% | |
| 54 | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | RoarThe foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon |
rock head, sturdy rock head, sturdy, weak armor
| — |
| 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 | — | — |
| TM12 | TauntThe foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% |
| 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 | Iron TailThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% |
| 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% |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% |
| TM41 | TormentThe user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% |
| 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% |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM59 | Dragon PulseThe foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dragon | 90 | 100% |
| 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% |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 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 | — | — |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| TM91 | Flash CannonThe user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 80 | 100% |
| 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 slugs the foe with a shattering punch. 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: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, RolloutThe user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon, TwisterThe user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.▶ All opponents, Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon, Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron HeadThe foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: Defense CurlThe user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.▶ User, ExplosionThe user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.▶ All other Pokémon, Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents, FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.▶ Selected Pokémon
