Rock Smash
Rock Smash is a Fighting-type Fast move in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 17 damage and it generates 12 energy. In GO Battle League, Rock Smash deals 9 damage and generates 7 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.
Rock Smash effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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| Fighting | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×0.6 | ×0.4 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×1.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.6 | ×0.6 |
Rock Smash Adventure Effects
Rock Smash has no Adventure Effects.
Rock Smash in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Power | 17 |
| Energy | 12 |
| Animation Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage Window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| DPS | 11.33 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.42 Damage per Energy |
| EPS | 8.00 Damage per second |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Karate Chop | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 13.00 | 10.00 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 8.00 | 11.33 |
| Counter | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 9.00 | 13.00 |
| Double Kick | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 13.00 | 10.00 |
| Force Palm | 10 | 16 | 1.0s | 16.00 | 10.00 |
Rock Smash in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Fast |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Power | 9 |
| Energy | 7 |
| Duration | 3 Turns |
| DPS | 1.29 Damage per second |
| EPS | 2.33 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.29 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | Low quality |
Special effects
Rock Smash has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPT | EPT | PWR | ENG | CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 2.50 | 4.00 | 5 | 8 | 1s |
| Karate Chop | 2.50 | 4.50 | 5 | 9 | 1s |
| Rock Smash | 3.00 | 2.33 | 9 | 7 | 2s |
| Counter | 4.00 | 3.00 | 8 | 6 | 1s |
| Double Kick | 2.67 | 4.00 | 8 | 12 | 2s |
| Force Palm | 4.33 | 3.33 | 13 | 10 | 2s |
Strongest Pokémon with Rock Smash
Configuration
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