Power

Rock Smash

Fightingphysical

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Contents

Battle data
In-battle effect
TM & HM
Generation changes
Related moves

Power40

Accuracy100%

PP15

Priority0

Effect chance50%

In-battle effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

TM & HM

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Rock Smash is taught by HM06, TM04, TM08, TM94 — the number varies by game.

Game	Machine
Black & White	TM94
Black 2 & White 2	TM94
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl	HM06
Colosseum	HM06
Crystal	TM08
Diamond & Pearl	HM06
Emerald	HM06
FireRed & LeafGreen	HM06
Gold & Silver	TM08
HeartGold & SoulSilver	HM06
Legends: Z-A	TM04
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire	HM06
Platinum	HM06
Ruby & Sapphire	HM06
X & Y	TM94
XD: Gale of Darkness	HM06

Changes across generations

Rock Smash had different stats in earlier games. A dash means that value was unchanged from what it is today, and an arrow marks what happened when that era ended — ▲ raised or ▼ lowered.

Games	Type	Power	Accuracy	PP
Through Gen 4 (D/P)	—	20 Power increased after this	—	—
Current	Fighting	40	100%	15

Rock Smash

In-battle effect

TM & HM

Changes across generations

Pokémon that learn Rock Smash

Other Fighting moves

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