Rock type

Generation I's Rock-type Pokémon.

For the breakable object on the overworld, see Rock (object).

The Rock type (Japanese: いわタイプ, Hepburn: Iwa taipu) is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.

Rock-type Pokémon stand out for their great defense to physical attacks; however, this type is tied with the Grass type as having the most weaknesses, with five, and Pokémon of this type are generally not very fast. Also, some Rock-type moves don't have great accuracy.

All Fossil Pokémon before Gen VIII are of this type. Their fossils preserve enough material genetic to be worked with to bring them back to life, but it can be known, that the Rock type was very abundant. They also have unique combinations to Pokémon of the present.

Most Rock-type Pokémon are biological organisms covered with armor made out of minerals. However, there are other Pokémon that resemble living rock (such as the Roggenrola line, Nosepass, and Minior).

The Rock type is commonly combined with the Ground type, so they are usually confused, although they're not the same. Even in the anime, this confusion has been present, saying that Rock-type Pokémon are immune to Electric-type attacks when this factor is actually present for the Ground type instead.

Famous Rock-type Pokémon Trainers include Brock, the first Gym Leader of Kanto; Roxanne, first Gym Leader of the Hoenn region; Roark, first Gym Leader in Sinnoh; Grant, the second Kalos Gym Leader; Olivia, the Akala Island Kahuna in Alola; and Gordie, the sixth Gym Leader in Galar in Pokémon Sword.

Quick Answers

What are the main characteristics of Rock type Pokémon?

Rock type Pokémon, or Iwa taipu, are recognized for their robust defense against physical attacks. They share the highest number of weaknesses with the Grass type and are typically slow. Their moves can lack accuracy. All Fossil Pokémon up to Generation VIII are Rock type. Many Rock type Pokémon are biological entities with mineral armor, while others resemble animate rock. They have the fewest Special Moves, namely Power Gem, Continental Crush, and Ancient Power.

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Which Pokémon are considered Rock type?

Rock type Pokémon, part of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types, are recognized for their robust defense to physical attacks. Notable examples include Tyranitar, Lunatone, Cradily, Bastiodon, Archeops, Terrakion, Barbaracle, Tyrantrum, Aurorus, Diancie, Nihilego, Coalossal, and Iron Boulder. All Fossil Pokémon prior to Gen VIII fall under this category.

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What are the weaknesses of Rock type Pokémon?

Rock type Pokémon exhibit five key vulnerabilities. These include Water type, as water can overcome rocks, and Ground type, due to the destructive effects of sandstorms and earthquakes. Fighting type poses a threat as certain martial artists are skilled in breaking stones. Steel type is another weakness, given that steel is tougher than stone and steel tools can shatter rocks. Finally, Grass type is a weakness, as plants can penetrate and fracture rocks with their roots.

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Why are all Fossil Pokémon before Gen VIII of Rock type?

Fossil Pokémon before Gen VIII are Rock type because their preserved fossils contain abundant Rock type material. These Pokémon are typically biological entities armored with minerals or resembling living rock. This Rock type provides unique combinations distinct from current Pokémon. Starting from Generation VIII, Fossil Pokémon without the Rock type were introduced.

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What is the defense capability of Rock type Pokémon against physical attacks?

Rock type Pokémon, known for their resilience, resist Normal and Poison type attacks due to their non-organic nature. However, they are vulnerable to Water type moves. Interestingly, despite their resistance, they can still be poisoned, unlike Steel type Pokémon.

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Rock-type moves

• There are 26 Rock-type moves.
  • In Generation I, 2 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation II, 3 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation III, 2 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation IV, 6 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation V, 2 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation VI, 1 move was introduced.
  • In Generation VII, 3 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation VIII, 5 moves were introduced, with 1 Gigantamax move and 1 Dynamax move.
  • In Generation IX, 2 moves were introduced.
• In battles: Physical moves stand out.
  • 15 moves are of the type.
  • 3 moves are of the type.
  • 5 moves are of the type.
• In contests, Tough moves stand out.
  • 11 moves are of the type.
  • 2 moves are of the type.
  • 1 move is of the type.
  • 1 move is of the type.
  • 1 move is of the type.

List

Name	Category	Contest	Generation	Power
Accelerock		-	Generation VII	40
Ancient Power			Generation II	60
Continental Crush	-	-	Generation VII	-
Diamond Storm			Generation VI	100
G-Max Volcalith	-	-	Generation VIII	-
Head Smash			Generation IV	150
Max Rockfall	-	-	Generation VIII	-
Meteor Beam		-	Generation VIII	120
Mighty Cleave		-	Generation IX	95
Power Gem			Generation IV	80
Rock Blast			Generation III	25 (x2-5)
Rock Polish			Generation IV	-
Rock Slide			Generation I	75
Rock Throw			Generation I	50
Rock Tomb			Generation III	60
Rock Wrecker			Generation IV	150
Rollout			Generation II	30-480
Salt Cure		-	Generation IX	40
Sandstorm			Generation II	-
Smack Down			Generation V	50
Splintered Stormshards		-	Generation VII	190
Stealth Rock			Generation IV	-
Stone Axe		-	Generation VIII	120
Tar Shot		-	Generation VIII	-
Stone Edge			Generation IV	100
Wide Guard			Generation V	-

Effectiveness of Rock-type moves

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Weaknesses and resistances of the Rock type

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Rock-type Pokémon Trainers

Gym Leaders

Leader	Location	Badge
Brock	Pewter City, Kanto	Boulder Badge
Roxanne	Rustboro City, Hoenn	Stone Badge
Roark	Oreburgh City, Sinnoh	Coal Badge
Grant	Cyllage City, Kalos	Cliff Badge
Gordie	Circhester, Galar	Rock Badge

Trial Kahunas

Kahuna	Location	Z-Crystal
Olivia	Akala Island, Alola	Rockium Z

Elite Four members

Member	Location
Olivia	Alola Elite Four

Special Trainers

Member	Category
Tyme	Academy Ace Tournament's Trainer

Rock type records

• Onix is the tallest Rock type.
• Carbink, Minior and Rolycoly are the smallest Rock-types.
• Minior (Core Form) is the lightest Rock type.
• Stakataka is the heaviest Rock type.
• Rolycoly evolves at the lowest level (18)
• Pupitar evolves at the highest level (55)
• Aurorus has the most HP of all Rock-types (123)
• Rampardos has the most Attack of all Rock-types (165)
• Shuckle has the most Defense & Sp. Def of all Rock-types (230)
• If Onix has an Eviolite, Onix has the highest Defense of all Rock types (240).
• Mega Diancie has the most Sp. Atk of all Rock-types (160)
• Glimmora has the highest Special Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Rock-types (130)
• Mega Aerodactyl has the most Speed of all Rock-types (150)
• Minior in Core Form has the highest Speed of all non-Mega Evolved, and non-Paradox Rock types (120) But Midday Lycanroc has the most Speed of all non-Mega Evolved Rock types when Minior is not in Core Form. (112)
• Mega Tyranitar and Mega Diancie have the highest base stat totals of all Rock-types (700)

Rock-type Pokémon

82 Pokémon are Rock type.

Pure Rock-type Pokémon

19 Pokémon (23.17%) with pure Rock-type

#185: Sudowoodo

#299: Nosepass

#377: Regirock

#408: Cranidos

#409: Rampardos

#438: Bonsly

#524: Roggenrola

#525: Boldore

#526: Gigalith

#744: Rockruff

#745: Midday Form Lycanroc

#745: Midnight Form Lycanroc

#745: Dusk Form Lycanroc

#837: Rolycoly

#874: Stonjourner

#932: Nacli

#933: Naclstack

#934: Garganacl

#950: Klawf

Primary Rock-type Pokémon

44 Pokémon (53.66%) with primary Rock-type

#074: Geodude

#074: Alolan Geodude

#075: Graveler

#075: Alolan Graveler

#076: Golem

#076: Alolan Golem

#095: Onix

#138: Omanyte

#139: Omastar

#140: Kabuto

#141: Kabutops

#142: Aerodactyl

#246: Larvitar

#247: Pupitar

#248: Tyranitar

#337: Lunatone

#338: Solrock

#345: Lileep

#346: Cradily

#347: Anorith

#348: Armaldo

#410: Shieldon

#411: Bastiodon

#476: Probopass

#566: Archen

#567: Archeops

#639: Terrakion

#688: Binacle

#689: Barbaracle

#696: Tyrunt

#697: Tyrantrum

#698: Amaura

#699: Aurorus

#703: Carbink

#719: Diancie

#774: Minior (Meteor Form)

#793: Nihilego

#805: Stakataka

#838: Carkol

#839: Coalossal

#969: Glimmet

#970: Glimmora

#995: Iron Thorns

#1022: Iron Boulder

Secondary Rock-type Pokémon

19 Pokémon (23.17%) with secondary Rock-type

#058: Hisuian Growlithe

#058: Hisuian Arcanine

#111: Rhyhorn

#112: Rhydon

#213: Shuckle

#219: Magcargo

#222: Corsola

#304: Aron

#305: Lairon

#306: Aggron

#369: Relicanth

#464: Rhyperior

#557: Dwebble

#558: Crustle

#564: Tirtouga

#565: Carracosta

#713: Hisuian Avalugg

#834: Drednaw

#900: Kleavor

Pokémon with Rock-type alternate formes

The following alternate formes of some Pokémon are also of the Rock type.

#142: Mega Aerodactyl

#248: Mega Tyranitar

#493: Arceus

#719: Mega Diancie

#773: Silvally

#774: Minitor (Core Form)

#774: Gigantamax Drednaw

#839: Gigantamax Coalossal

#1017: Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask)

Relations with other types

• They're strong against the Bug type because a rock can easily crush an insect.
• They're strong against the Fire type because rocks can keep fire at bay, and the fire disappears easily if rocks are thrown on it. Additionally, rocks are not flammable. Curiously, the Scorbunny evolution line can light rocks on fire and Cinderace's signature move, Pyro Ball, involves lighting a pebble on fire and kicking it at an opponent.
• They're strong against the Flying type because in ancient times, birds were hunted with the use of stones; especially since throwing a stone at a bird can kill it, hence the term "You can kill two birds with one stone".
• They're strong against the Ice type because stones and rocks can shatter ice with ease.
• They're weak against the Grass type because the roots of trees and plants make their way through the ground, and if there's a rock, the plants can wedge their roots into the rock and break it.
• They're weak against the Ground type because sandstorms erode rocks and earthquakes destroy structures made of stone and concrete.
• They're weak against the Fighting type because some martial artists are trained to break stones, cement, and concrete.
• They're weak against the Steel type because steel is harder than stone and tools made out of steel are made to break rocks.
• They're weak against the Water type because water can sink and break rocks.
• They're resistant to the Normal type because regular people cannot split rocks and they are normally resilient.
• They're resistant to the Poison type because rocks are non-organic and are thus unaffected by poisons. Interestingly, Rock-type Pokémon are still able to be poisoned, unlike the Steel type which is immune to their attacks.
• They’re resistant to the Flying Type because rocks are not blown away by wind, and carrying rocks inhibits a bird’s ability to fly.

Trivia

• The Rock-type is tied with the Grass-type for the most weaknesses (5).
  • However, if both are combined, the weakness outcome only comes out as 4.
• The Pokémon Trainer Guess toy states that the Rock-type is called the Jewel-type.
• The Rock-type has the least Special Moves: Power Gem, Continental Crush and Ancient Power.
• As of Generation IX, the only types that haven't been paired with the Rock-type are the Normal type and the Ghost type.