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In Pokémon, there are lots of different moves used by different Pokémon. Every week, we shall focus the discussion on a different move, and there will be some base questions that would help you start this off. This week, Stealth Rock is chosen by @cityvillain;.
The concept of entry hazards is expanded upon in Generation 4, where we are introduced to one of two of them. Stealth Rock is unique among them for two qualities: one, it hits Flying-types, so no more being immune to entry hazards for them; two, it is affected by the type that switches in, so a Ground-type will take less damage, but a Bug-type will suffer more damage. It stacks on types, so something with Bug/Fire will take lots of damage, but something with Ground/Steel will take pittance from it. Unlike other hazards, it is learned by a lot more Pokémon, and it only needs one turn of use for full effect.
Here's the in-game description for this move:
Stealth Rock (XY) said:Type: Rock (Other)
Base Power: --
Accuracy: --%
PP: 20
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Here are the usual possible questions about this move:
- How does certain Pokémon (who knows it) use this move? What kind of purpose would this move have for them (in the Pokémon World)?
- How could this move be used to aid a profession in the Pokémon World?
- Could this move realistically be used by any Pokémon who doesn't learn it normally? If yes, please explain your choices.
- How would this move be used in battling, realistically or video game-wise?
Other questions (You could ask other critical questions beyond the listed):
- Why are the rock levitating?
- Given that Stealth Rock is learned mainly by Rock-, Ground- and Steel-types, why do other types of Pokémon learn them?
Here are the current users for this move:
(Level-up)
- Geodude, Graveler & Golem
- Onix & Steelix
- Roggenrola, Boldore & Gigalith
- Dwebble & Crustle
- Tyrunt & Tyrantrum
- Carbink
- Diancie
(Move Tutor) [B2W2] - Sandshrew & Sandslash
- Nidoqueen & Nidoking
- Clefairy & Clefable
- Jigglypuff & Wigglytuff
- Diglett & Dugtrio
- Cubone & Marowak
- Rhyhorn, Rhydon & Rhyperior
- Chansey & Blissey
- Pinsir
- Omanyte & Omastar
- Kabuto & Kabutops
- Aerodactyl
- Mew
- Bonsly & Sudowoodo
- Pineco & Forretress
- Dunsparce
- Gligar & Gliscor
- Shuckle
- Magcargo
- Swinub, Piloswine & Mamoswine
- Corsola
- Skarmory
- Phanpy & Donphan
- Miltank
- Larvitar, Pupitar & Tyranitar
- Celebi
- Marshtomp & Swampert
- Nosepass & Probopass
- Mawile
- Aron & Lairon & Aggron
- Numel & Camerupt
- Torkoal
- Lunatone & Solrock
- Baltoy & Claydol
- Lileep & Cradily
- Anorith & Armaldo
- Kecleon
- Relicanth
- Metang & Metagross
- Regirock & Registeel
- Groudon
- Jirachi
- Deoxys
- Turtwig, Grotle & Torterra
- Chimchar, Monferno & Infernape
- Piplup, Prinplup & Empoleon
- Bidoof & Bibarel
- Cranidos & Rampardos
- Shieldon & Bastiodon
- Wormadam (Sandy & Trash)
- Bronzor & Bronzong
- Gible, Gabite & Garchomp
- Hippopotas & Hippowdon
- Uxie, Mesprit & Azelf
- Dialga
- Heatran
- Arceus
- Drilbur & Excadrill
- Palpitoad & Seismitoad
- Sandile, Krokorok & Krookodile
- Tirtouga & Carracosta
- Archen & Archeops
- Ferroseed & Ferrothorn
- Stunfisk
- Druddigon
- Golett & Golurk
- Pawniard & Bisharp
- Cobalion & Terrakion
- Landorus
(Breeding) - Bonsly & Sudowoodo
- Pineco & Forretress
- Swinub, Piloswine & Mamoswine
- Skarmory
- Larvitar, Pupitar & Tyranitar
- Nosepass & Probopass
- Aron & Lairon & Aggron
- Lileep & Cradily
- Shieldon & Bastiodon
- Ferroseed & Ferrothorn
- Pawniard & Bisharp
Thanks for reading, and happy discussing!
~ The General Pokémon Forum Staff
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The user with the best post will receive the right to vote for next week's move on a Friday, as chosen by the mods of this section. The next move is based on criteria, as listed below.
Next Move Criteria: Flinching Move
Moves: Air Slash, Bite, Bone Club, Dark Pulse, Dragon Rush, Extrasensory, Fake Out, Fire Fang, Fling, Headbutt, Heart Stamp, Hyper Fang, Ice Fang, Icicle Crash, Iron Head, Needle Arm, Rock Slide, Rolling Kick, Secret Power, Sky Attack, Snore, Steamroller, Stomp, Thunder Fang, Twister, Zen Headbutt
Moves: Air Slash, Bite, Bone Club, Dark Pulse, Dragon Rush, Extrasensory, Fake Out, Fire Fang, Fling, Headbutt, Heart Stamp, Hyper Fang, Ice Fang, Icicle Crash, Iron Head, Needle Arm, Rock Slide, Rolling Kick, Secret Power, Sky Attack, Snore, Steamroller, Stomp, Thunder Fang, Twister, Zen Headbutt