Rock Climb (move)
Move data
Type | Normal |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | 90 |
Accuracy | 85 |
PP | 20 (max. 32) |
Makes contact? | Yes |
Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
HM08 |
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B.Diamond/S.Pearl | TM100 |
Effects
Rock Climb deals damage and has a 20% chance of confusing the target.
Pokémon with the ability Own Tempo or those behind a Substitute cannot be confused.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Rock Climb turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 175.
Outside of battle
Rock Climb can be used to ascend rocky paths, in Generation 4 only. It can only be used with the appropriate Gym Badge.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
English | Rock Climb |
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Japanese | ロッククライム (Rock Climb) |
German | Kraxler |
French | Escalade |
Italian | Scalaroccia |
Spanish | Treparrocas |
Game descriptions
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls. |
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Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target. |
Sword/Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
B.Diamond/S.Pearl | A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves. |
Scarlet/Violet | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Rock Climb 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.
Whirlipede
#544 / Bug · Poison
Level 46
#544 / Bug · Poison
Level 46
Ferrothorn
#598 / Grass · Steel
Level 1
#598 / Grass · Steel
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Rock Climb as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Whirlipede
#544 / Bug · Poison
Bug
#544 / Bug · Poison
Bug
Krookodile
#553 / Ground · Dark
Field
#553 / Ground · Dark
Field
Galvantula
#596 / Bug · Electric
Bug
#596 / Bug · Electric
Bug
Ferrothorn
#598 / Grass · Steel
Grass, Mineral
#598 / Grass · Steel
Grass, Mineral
Bouffalant
#626 / Normal
Field
#626 / Normal
Field