Rough Skin

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

6 Pokémon3 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

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

Found on Pokémon

Carvanha

Sharpedo

Gible

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In-depth effect

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage. This ability functions identically to Iron Barbs.

Pokémon with Rough Skin (3)

As a Hidden Ability3

Pokémon that can have Rough Skin only as their Hidden Ability.

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Rough Skin.

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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“Rough Skin”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/rough-skin.

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