Rock Type
Generation 1 · 74 PokemonRock-type moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug super effectively and gain a Sp. Def boost in Sandstorm. Stealth Rock, the most important entry hazard, is a Rock-type move.
Offensive Matchups – Rock Attacking
How Rock-type moves perform against each defending type.
Defensive Matchups – Rock Defending
How Rock-type Pokemon take damage from each attacking type.
| AtkDef | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Flying | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | 0 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Fire | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 | x2 | x1 |
| Water | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 |
| Electric | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | 0 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 |
| Grass | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Ice | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Fighting | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | x2 | 0 | x1 | x2 | x2 | ½ |
| Poison | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | x1 | 0 | x2 |
| Ground | x1 | x2 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | 0 | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 |
| Flying | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Psychic | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | 0 | ½ | x1 |
| Bug | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x2 | ½ | ½ |
| Rock | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | ½ | x2 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 |
| Ghost | 0 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 |
| Dragon | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | 0 |
| Dark | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | ½ | x1 | ½ |
| Steel | x1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x1 | x1 | x1 | ½ | x2 |
| Fairy | x1 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | ½ | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x1 | x2 | x2 | ½ | x1 |
Dual-Type Combinations with Rock
How Rock pairs with each other type defensively. Sort by weaknesses or resistances to find the best combinations.
Rock-Type Moves (22)
All 22 moves of the Rock type, including power, accuracy, PP, and category.
| Move | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Wrecker | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| Head Smash | Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 | User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
| Meteor Beam | Special | 120 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Stone Edge | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| Diamond Storm | Physical | 100 | 95% | 5 | Has a chance to raise the user’s Defense by two stages for each target hit. |
| Mighty Cleave | Physical | 95 | 100% | 5 | |
| Power Gem | Special | 80 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Rock Slide | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. |
| Stone Axe | Physical | 65 | 90% | 15 | |
| Ancient Power | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. |
| Rock Tomb | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. |
| Smack Down | Physical | 50 | 100% | 15 | Removes any immunity to Ground damage. |
| Rock Throw | Physical | 50 | 90% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Accelerock | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| Salt Cure | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rollout | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. |
| Rock Blast | Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
| Sandstorm | Status | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. |
| Rock Polish | Status | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. |
| Stealth Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. |
| Wide Guard | Status | — | — | 10 | Prevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn. |
| Tar Shot | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
Rock-Type Related Abilities
Abilities that interact with or boost Rock-type moves and Pokemon.
Rock-Type Boosting Items
Held items that boost Rock-type moves or provide Rock-type synergy.
Rock-Type Average Stats
Average base stats across all 86 Rock-type Pokemon, ranked against all 18 types.
| Stat | Average | Distribution | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | #12/18 | |
| Attack | 92 | #5/18 | |
| Defense | 103 | #2/18 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | #17/18 | |
| Sp. Def | 72 | #11/18 | |
| Speed | 55 | #18/18 | |
| BST | 452 | #10/18 |
Based on 86 Rock-type Pokemon. Rank #1 = highest among all 18 types.
Rock-Type Special Mechanics
Unique moves, abilities, and mechanics that interact with Rock-type immunities and weaknesses.
Rock-Type Pokemon (74)
58 primary Rock-type · 16 secondary Rock-type