Kings Rock
Effect
Held in battle : Holder’s damaging moves have a 10% chance to make their target flinch. This chance applies independently to each hit of a multi-hit move. This item’s chance is rolled independently of any other move effects; e.g., a move with a 30% chance to flinch normally will have a 37% total chance to flinch when used with this item, because 3% of the time, both effects activate. Held by Poliwhirl or Slowbro : Holder evolves into Politoed or Slowking, respectively, when traded.
Cost$5,000
Sell$2,500
Fling Power30 BP
OU Usage0.2%
Wild Pokemon8 species
Games13 titles
PickupLv. NaN+
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIA hold item that may cause flinching when the foe is hit.
Gen IVAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
Gen VAn item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder inflicts damage, the target may flinch.
Gen VIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
Gen VIIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
Gen VIIIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
Kings Rock Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| GSCRSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWXYORASBDSP | N/A | $50 |
| B2W2 | $6,000 | $50 |
| SMUSUMSwSh | N/A | $2,500 |
| SV | $10,000 | $2,500 |
| ZA | $4,980 | $750 |
Wild Pokemon Holding Kings Rock (8)
Event Pokemon with Kings Rock
| Event | Game | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Invitational King's Rock | SwSh | All | September 5 to 6, 2020 |
| World Hobby Fair Manaphy | DP | Japanese | December 22, 2006 to March 1, 2007 |
| Nintendo of Korea Manaphy | DP | Korean | March 29 to 30, 2008 |
| Trade for Evolution! Slowpoke | BW | Japanese | October 10 to November 28, 2010 |
| Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo | BW | Japanese | September 26 to October 31, 2011 |
| February 2012 Mewtwo | BW | English | February 12 to 26, 2012 |
| Strongest Return Mewtwo | BW | Korean | March 3, 2012 |
| Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mythical Pokémon | XYORAS | American, PAL | June 1 to 24, 2016 |
Kings Rock in Spin-Off Games
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series | The King's Rock appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky. [Price] Games Cost Sell price MDRB 3000 1 MDTDS 1000 1 [Effect] If the player offers both a Link Cable and King's Rock at Luminous Cave or Luminous Spring, Slowpoke or Poliwhirl can be evolved into Slowking or Politoed, respectively. This consumes the Link Cable and King's Rock. If thrown, it will deal 1 damage (2 if sticky). Using this item in a dungeon will consume it, with no effect. [Description] Games Description MDRB It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS An impressive icon that conveys a kingly nobility. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods MDRB Wish Cave (Kecleon Shop: 13, 26, 33, 41, 49, 59, 65, 71, 78, 83, 88, 93F) MDTDS Treasure Boxes, Job requests (★3-★9) Mystifying Forest (Kecleon Shop: 5F, 7F, 9F, 11F, 13F), Lake Afar (Kecleon Shop: B3F, B5F, B7F, B9F, B11F, B13F, B15F, B17F, B19F, B21F, B23F), Midnight Forest (Kecleon Shop: B5F, B7F, B9F, B11F, B13F, B15F, B17F, B19F, B21F, B23F) [Appearance] Sprite from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Sprite from Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky |
| Pokémon GO | King's Rock in Pokémon GO The King's Rock was added to Pokémon GO on February 16, 2017. [Effect] The King's Rock is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is consumed upon use. Poliwhirl requires 100 Poliwag Candy and a King's Rock to evolve into Politoed. Slowpoke requires 50 Slowpoke Candy and a King's Rock to evolve into Slowking. [Description] Games Description GO A rock that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It looks like a crown. [Acquisition] Starting at level 10, King's Rocks can be rarely obtained from: Spinning PokéStops or Gyms Opening a Gift While normally rare, from March 21, 2017, onward, the player is guaranteed to find an Evolution item when obtaining the bonus for spinning a Photo Disc for the seventh day in a row. Additionally, the player receives a King's Rock when completing part 3 of the Special Research "A Ripple in Time". |
| Pokémon Sleep | King's Rock in Pokémon Sleep The King's Rock is available in Pokémon Sleep. [Price] Games Cost Sell price Sleep 1,400 sleep points N/A [Effect] The King's Rock is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use. Slowpoke requires 80 Slowpoke Candy, a King's Rock, and a Linking Cord to evolve into Slowking. [Description] Games Description Sleep A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is shaped like a crown. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods Sleep Achievement reward Sleep Point Exchange (Regular) |
Kings Rock Availability by Game
Gen I
Red/BlueYellow
Gen II
Gold/SilverCrystal
Gen III
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
Gen IV
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
Gen V
Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2
Gen VI
X/YOmega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Gen VII
Sun/MoonUltra Sun/Ultra MoonLet's Go Pikachu/Eevee
Gen VIII
Sword/ShieldBrilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Gen IX
Scarlet/Violet
Kings Rock in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | おうじゃのしるし |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 왕의징표석 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 王者之證 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Roche Royale |
| 🇩🇪 | German | King-Stein |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Roca del Rey |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Roccia di Re |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | おうじゃのしるし |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 王者之证 |