Rock-Tera-Shard is an item first seen in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games. This particular shard is closely intertwined with the unique Terastal phenomenon of the game, enabling Pokémon to alter their type to align with their Tera Type. The role of the Rock-Tera-Shard is to aid a Pokémon in its transformation into a Rock-type during combat.
Effects:
- Terastal Transformation: A Pokémon, when armed with a Rock-Tera-Shard, has the capability to undergo a Terastal transformation to metamorphose into a Rock-type. This process could potentially offer offensive and defensive benefits, contingent on the Pokémon's personal moveset and the types of the opponent's Pokémon.
- Enhanced Rock-Type Moves: Notably, the Pokémon, upon transforming into a Rock-type, also experiences a surge in the power of its Rock-type moves, considerably amplifying their damage output.
Intriguing Facts:
- Strategic Versatility: The Rock-Tera-Shard brings an additional layer of strategic complexity to the battles. Trainers can employ it to counteract weaknesses or to craft unexpected type matchups that can potentially shift the direction of a battle.