Rock (type): Difference between revisions

The '''Rock type''' (Japanese: '''いわタイプ''' ''Rock type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers who specialize in Rock-type Pokémon are the [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]] of [[Pewter City]], [[Roxanne]] of [[Rustboro City]], [[Roark]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Grant]] of [[Cyllage City]], and [[Island Kahuna]] [[Olivia]] of [[Akala Island]]. [[Jasmine]] is also stated to have trained Rock types in the past. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Rock-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack.

HP=66.02 |

Attack=90.72 |

Defense=107.09 |

SpAtk=60.40 |

SpDef=73.81 |

Speed=51.10 |

Total=449.14 }}

HP=74.85 |

Attack=101.09 |

Defense=119.36 |

SpAtk=71.58 |

SpDef=91.88 |

Speed=59.70 |

Total=518.45 }}

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The Rock type is rather risky defensively. Tied with {{t|Grass}}, Rock types have the most weaknesses of any type, with five. The fact that Rock-types on average have mediocre {{stat|Special Defense}} makes it harder to survive against its weakness to {{t|Grass}}- and {{type|Water}} moves, which are typically Special in nature. Double weaknesses among Rock types are very common, particularly to the {{t|Fighting}} type. Their typically low {{stat|Speed}} stat also makes it harder for them to outspeed sweepers.

Since [[Generation IV]], the Special Defense of a Rock-type Pokémon is increased by 50% during a {{weather|sandstorm}}, in addition to being immune to the damage caused by it. Furthermore, the Ability {{a|Sand Stream}} is quite commonly used due to its previously easy access and reliability. Moreover, most Rock types can learn {{m|Stealth Rock}}, an [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazard]] moves that damage opposing switch-in Pokémon based on the type effectiveness against Rock.

Rock is one of the best types offensively. Rock types can deal {{DL|Damage modification|super effective|super-effective}} damage to several common offensive types: {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Ice}}, and {{t|Flying}}, as well as {{t|Bug}}. Being resisted by only three of the eighteen types ({{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Ground}}, and {{t|Steel}}), and the fact that only a few Pokémon have a double resistance to Rock keeps its moves relatively effective. As Pokémon of the three types that resist Rock typically can learn Rock-type moves, this proves a quite versatile combination. Double weaknesses to Rock are relatively common, mostly due to many Pokémon which have {{t|Flying}} as a secondary type.

The biggest drawback of Rock-type moves is the large percentage of moves which have less than 100% accuracy; in particular, the commonly used {{m|Rock Slide}} and {{m|Stone Edge}}. This can be alleviated by using accuracy-boosting items or moves which guarantee a hit such as {{m|Lock-On}}. Overall, Rock is a powerful offensive type when paired with moves of other types for coverage and accuracy.

In {{pkmn|Contest}}s, Rock-type moves are typically {{OBP|Tough|condition}} moves. None of them are {{OBP|Cute|condition}} moves.

As of Generation VI, there are 55 Rock-type Pokémon or 7.6% of all Pokémon, making it the 9th rarest type.

* [[Generation III]] introduced the most Rock-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 12, and Generations II, IV, and VII introduced the fewest Rock-type Pokémon, each with seven.

* The Rock type has the fewest [[special move]]s of all types, with two.

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