Rock Throw

Rock-type physical move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Physical

Thunder Earthquake

Move text

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

Accuracy

Priority

Makes contact?

Machine

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.


Bonsly #30		12
Sudowoodo #31		Start, 12
Onix #95		7
Carbink #101		5
Rockruff #103		15
Lycanroc Midday #104		15
Lycanroc Midnight #104		15
Archen #192		5
Archeops #193		Start, 5
Nosepass #198		10
Steelix #208		7
Steelix Mega #208		7
Shuckle #213		23
Slugma #218		8
Magcargo #219		Start, 8
Geodude #229		16
Geodude Alola #229		16
Graveler #230		16
Graveler Alola #230		16
Golem #231		16
Golem Alola #231		16
Mudkip #258		25
Lunatone #337		Start
Solrock #338		Start
Regirock #377		Start, 7
Timburr #532		16
Gurdurr #533		16
Conkeldurr #534		16
Landorus #645		19
Landorus Therian #645		19
Amaura #698		10
Aurorus #699		Start, 10
Diancie #719		Start
Diancie Mega #719		Start

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.


Smeargle #58		Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Smeargle #58		Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move
Tirtouga #194		Egg
Carracosta #195		Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Carracosta #195		Tirtouga — breeding; retain through evolution
Probopass #199		Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Probopass #199		Nosepass — level up; retain through evolution
Marshtomp #259		Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Marshtomp #259		Mudkip — level up; retain through evolution
Swampert #260		Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Swampert #260		Mudkip — level up; retain through evolution
Swampert Mega #260		Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Swampert Mega #260		Mudkip — level up; retain through evolution

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Other moves that share this move type.

Move	Class	TM	Power	Acc.	PP	Pokémon	Description
Accelerock	Physical	-	40	100	20	2	The user smashes into the target at high speed. This move always goes first.
Ancient Power	Special	-	60	100	5	165	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Continental Crush	Physical	-	-	-	1	0	Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.
Continental Crush	Special	-	-	-	1	0	Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move.
Diamond Storm	Physical	-	100	95	5	3	The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also sharply raise the user’s Defense stat.
Head Smash	Physical	-	150	80	5	34	The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.
Power Gem	Special	-	80	100	20	44	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Rock Blast	Physical	-	25	90	10	41	The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.
Rock Polish	Status	TM69	-	-	20	130	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.
Rock Slide	Physical	TM80	75	90	10	423	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tomb	Physical	TM39	60	95	15	400	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Rock Wrecker	Physical	-	150	90	5	4	The user launches a huge boulder at the target to attack. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Rollout	Physical	-	30	90	20	200	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Sandstorm	Status	TM37	-	-	10	265	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Smack Down	Physical	TM23	50	100	15	131	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	-	20	209	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stone Edge	Physical	TM71	100	80	5	233	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Wide Guard	Status	-	-	-	10	69	The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.