When a Pokemon with Rough Skin is hit by a move that makes contact, the attacker receives damage equal to 1⁄8 of their maximum HP.
Multi-hit moves (e.g. DoubleSlap) activate Rough Skin for each strike.
In Generation 3, the damage from Rough Skin is 1⁄16 of the maximum HP.
| Generation III | Hurts to touch. |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | Inflicts damage to the foe on contact. |
| Generation V | Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact. |
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | Carvanha | — | Speed Boost |
| 319 | Sharpedo | — | Speed Boost |
| 621 | Druddigon | Sheer Force | Mold Breaker |
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 443 | Gible |
Sand Veil |
| 444 | Gabite |
Sand Veil |
| 445 | Garchomp |
Sand Veil |