The Rock-type Pokémon are weak against 5 types : Water, Plant, fight, Floor and Steel. Conversely, they are resistant to attacks of the type Fire, Poison, Normal and Flight. See also all the Pokémon weaknesses based on their type to refine your strategy.
Which types are effective against Roche type?
The Rock-type Pokémon hold up particularly well, especially in the sand the sandstorm increases their 50 % defense when they're wearing this type of gear. But this bonus doesn't protect them from everything.
Five types deal double damage against them, and their speed A low stance often allows the opponent to strike first, which makes these weaknesses even easier to exploit.
1. Steel type
Attacks by Steel type easily penetrate the shells of Rock-type Pokémon thanks to their physical strength high.
A skill such as Tête de Fer It really hurts. Pokémon like Tyranocif Where Rhinastoc have a very hard time handling this kind of attack.
2. Combat type
the type Combat remains one of the best against Rock-type Pokémon. An ability like Close Combat quickly deplete their HP, despite their strong defense. Pokémon like Crabaraque exploit this weakness with great effectiveness.
3. Water type
Attacks by type Water are extremely effective against the Roche strain. A simple Surf Where Hydrocanon inflicts double damage. Water-type Pokémon are among the most reliable counters in every game in the series.
4. Plant type
the type Plant completes the classic trio Water, Soil, and Plants which dominates the Roche type. An attack like Lame Feuille inflicts double damage. This is an excellent choice for your team: these same abilities also handle the types Water and Floor.
5. Sol type
Attacks by type Soil are super effective against the Rock-type. A physical ability like Séisme bygets around their excellent defense and deals a lot of damage. This is often the most reliable way to defeat a slow Rock-type Pokémon in any game.
What are the resistances of Rock-type Pokémon?
the Roche type receives only the half the damage I came face to face with four guys. Here's who they were and why.
1. Flight and Normal types
The physical defense The naturally high Roche-type character can withstand ordinary attacks very well. An attack from type Flight or of type Normal sees its power halved. A Onix or one Regirock It therefore easily withstands these attacks.
2. Poison type
Attacks by Poison type inflict only 50 % damage a Rock-type Pokémon. The mineral structure of these Pokémon naturally resists the effects of poison, which gives them a real advantage in battle.
3. Fire type
The rock withstands heat well. An attack by Fire type loses half its power when facing a Rock-type Pokémon. That's why a Grolem It's fairly flame-resistant.
Thanks to these four resistances and its solid defense, the Rock-type can also be a formidable force on offense with powerful moves such as Lame de Roc or the trap Piège de Roc.
Against which types is the Roche type strong in attack?
the Roche type is not just defensive. Its Rock-type attacks deal double damage against four types:
- the Fire,
- there Ice,
- l'Bug,
- the Flight.
On the other hand, its Roche-type attacks are not very effective against the types Floor, Steel and fight. And they have no effect on the guys who resist them, like the rock herself.
The most commonly used offensive moves by Rock-type Pokémon in competitive play are:
- Lame de Roc : A high-powered physical attack—the gold standard for this type.
- Roc-Boulet : Low power but high priority; ideal for finishing off a weak opponent.
- Tomberoche : Decent damage with a chance to trip the opponent.
- Fracass’Tête : extremely high physical power, but the user experiences recoil.
- Pouvoir Antique : Special attack with a chance to boost all stats.
- Boule Roc : increasing capacity over several revolutions.
- Rayon Gemme : Strong Special Attack, useful for Pokémon with high Special Attack.
- Orage Adamantin : exclusive capability of Diancie, one of the most powerful of its kind.
- Piège de Roc : An area trap that deals damage to Pokémon that enter battle.
What are the characteristics of Roche type?
the Roche type includes creatures made of stone and minerals, as well as many ancient Pokémon originating from fossils. He's a physical player by nature, built to take hits and hit hard. Until the ninth generation, there are approximately 80 Pokémon that may belong to the Roche type, including regional forms.
Most of these Pokémon share a real flaw: a speed often low. This slowness makes them vulnerable to rapid attacks, especially when the opponent exploits one of their weaknesses, such as the’Water, the Floor or theSteel.
On the other hand, their physical defense and often their special defense are among the best in the game. The sandstorm further strengthens this defense of 50 %, which makes them formidable tanks under the right conditions.
Some Rock-type Pokémon also have a status legendary or semi-legendary, such as Regirock Where Diancie, which offer unique special abilities.
List of Rock-type Pokémon
Here is a selection of iconic Rock-type Pokémon that have appeared in several generations of the games:
- Onix : A first-generation Rock/Ground-type Pokémon, one of the most iconic.
- Grolem : A very common Rock/Ground-type Pokémon, available starting in the first generation.
- Kabuto and Kabutops : Rock/Water-type fossil Pokémon from the first generation.
- Tyranocif : A Rock/Ground-type fossil Pokémon, known for its high Attack stat.
- Rhinastoc : A Rock/Ground-type Pokémon with high physical attack power, introduced in Generation II.
- Gravalanch : A Rock/Ice-type Pokémon from the third generation—a unique combination.
- Regirock : A pure Rock-type Legendary Pokémon with exceptional defense.
- Galeking : A Rock/Steel-type Pokémon with strong defenses.
- Diancie : A Mythical Pokémon of the Rock/Fairy types, introduced in Generation VI.
- Vacilys : Rock/Grass-type Pokémon—a rare combination.
- Terrakium : A powerful, offensive Legendary Pokémon of the Rock/Fighting types.
- Ama-Ama : A Rock/Ice-type Pokémon that debuted in Generation VII.
- Ogerpon Masque de la Pierre : a special Roche-type form introduced in Pokémon Écarlate and Violet.
Many of these Pokémon are dual-type, meaning they have the Rock type combined with a second type. A Rock/Ground-type Pokémon such as Grolem It thus combines the weaknesses of both types, including a fourfold weakness in the’Water and at the Plant.
On the other hand, a Rock/Steel-type Pokémon like Galeking sees some of its weaknesses offset by the strength of steel.
Which Pokémon type beats the Rock type in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
In Pokémon Écarlate et Violet, the same weaknesses apply. To defeat a Rock-type Pokémon, use a move of the Water, Plant, fight, Floor Where Steel.
A team with a [type] Pokémon Water Where Floor so it gives you a real advantage when it comes to breaking through the rock in Écarlate and Violet. Also, keep an eye on the other side: the Roche guy hits hard against the Fire, the Ice, l'Bug and the Flight.
Table of Pokémon strengths and weaknesses by type
This table summarizes the strengths and weaknesses of each type, including the Roche type. Here you can see at a glance the effective attacks and the game's ineffective attacks depending on the type.
How to read this table of type effectiveness:
- the 2 in green means an effective attack (double damage).
- the 1/2 in red means an attack that isn't very effective (reduced damage).
- the 0 in black means an attack totally ineffective.
Also, be sure to explore the weaknesses of the other types:
- Weaknesses of Electrik-type Pokémon
- Psy-type Pokémon weaknesses
- Spectre-type Pokémon weaknesses
- Dragon-type Pokémon weaknesses
- Weaknesses of Darkness-type Pokémon
- Weaknesses of Fairy-type Pokémon
- Ice-type Pokémon weaknesses
- Insect-type Pokémon weaknesses
- Weaknesses of Sol-type Pokémon
- Weaknesses of water-type Pokémon
- Battle-type Pokémon weaknesses
Now you know the Roche-type weaknesses and the game's Rock-type Pokémon resistances, their characteristics, and the best types to counter them. This will make it much easier to face them the next time you play.
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