Ability Detail

Summary

Rock Head is an ability in the Pokémon series that provides a significant strategic advantage in battles by negating all recoil damage from moves that usually cause the user to take damage after attacking. This means that Pokémon with the Rock Head ability can use powerful recoil-inducing moves such as Double-Edge, Head Smash, or Flare Blitz without suffering the usual drawback of self-inflicted damage.

Effects:

Recoil Immunity: Rock Head prevents the Pokémon from taking recoil damage from moves that typically cause it. This allows for more aggressive play, as the user does not have to worry about harming itself when using high-power moves.

Notable Moves Negated by Rock Head:

Double-Edge: A Normal-type move with 120 power.

Head Smash: A Rock-type move with 150 power.

Flare Blitz: A Fire-type move with 120 power.

Brave Bird: A Flying-type

Flavor Texts

sun-moon: Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

ruby-sapphire: Prevents recoil damage.

emerald: Prevents recoil damage.

firered-leafgreen: Prevents recoil damage.

diamond-pearl: Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

platinum: Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.