Play Rough (move)
Move data
| Type | Fairy |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 90 |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Introduced | Generation 6 |
Technical/Hidden Machine
| Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee | TM44 |
|---|
Effects
Play Rough deals damage and has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Attack by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Fairium Z and uses its Z-Power, Play Rough turns into Twinkle Tackle and has base power 175.
When Mimikyu is holding Mimikium Z and uses its Z-Power, Play Rough turns into Let's Snuggle Forever and has base power 190.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Play Rough |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じゃれつく (Jaretsuku) |
| German | Knuddler |
| French | Câlinerie |
| Italian | Carineria |
| Spanish | Carantoña |
Game descriptions
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
|---|---|
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Play Rough at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Wigglytuff
#040 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
#040 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Play Rough as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.