| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Likely to decrease the opponent's Defense by one stage. (50% chance)
Breaks certain rocks that may be in your path. Smashing rocks may uncover wild pokemon or items.
HM06 in Generation 3, 4
TM08 in Generation 2
TM94 in Generation 5
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | An attack that may also cut DEFENSE. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum |
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| Black/White | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
These pokemon learn Rock Smash at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.