fighting
Rock Smash
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 15 (max 24) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Machines
| Gold / Silver Crystal | TM08  |
|---|---|
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | TM94 |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | TM94 |
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald Fire Red / Leaf Green | HM06 |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | HM06 |
Descriptions
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | An attack that may also cut DEFENSE. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
|---|---|
| Gold / Silver Crystal | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Sword / Shield | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
| Defense | -1 |
|---|
Effect Entries
Inflicts regular damage. Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
Version Changes
Prior to Generation IV, Rock Smash has 20 Power.
Contests
Rock Smash has the Tough contest type.
| Appeal | 1 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
The appeal works well if the user's condition is good.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.