Rough Skin (ability)
Effect
When a Pokémon 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.
Changes
In Generation 3, the damage from Rough Skin is 1⁄16 of the maximum HP.
Game descriptions
Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald | Hurts to touch. |
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Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | Inflicts damage to the foe on contact. |
Black/White Black 2/White 2 | Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | This Pokémon inflicts damage with its rough skin to the attacker on contact. |
Sword/Shield | This Pokémon inflicts damage with its rough skin to the attacker on contact. |
Other languages
English | Rough Skin |
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Japanese | さめはだ (Samehada) |
German | Rauhaut |
French | Peau Dure |
Italian | Cartavetro |
Spanish | Piel Tosca |
Pokémon with Rough Skin
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
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318 | Carvanha | — | Speed Boost |
319 | Sharpedo | — | Speed Boost |
621 | Druddigon | Sheer Force | Mold Breaker |