Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

19 Pokémon1 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

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Geodude

Graveler

Golem

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In-depth effect

This Pokémon does not receive recoil damage from its recoil moves. Struggle's recoil is unaffected. This ability does not prevent crash damage from missing with Jump Kick or High Jump Kick.

Pokémon with Rock Head (18)

As a Hidden Ability1

Pokémon that can have Rock Head only as their Hidden Ability.

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TyrantrumHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Rock Head.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Swarm	31	Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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“Rock Head”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/rock-head.

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