Rock Smash (TM98) is a Fighting-type HM Move (Hidden Move) that allows you to smash cracked rocks in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn how and where to get Rock Smash, how and where to use it, and what Pokemon can learn Rock Smash.
All HM Locations and Effects | |||
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Rock Smash | Cut | Fly | Defog |
Surf | Strength | Rock Climb | Waterfall |
All HM Locations and How to Use
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To use Rock Smash in the overworld, press the A button towards a brown cracked rock. Activating the hidden move destroys the rock, allowing you to access new areas.
You cannot use Rock Smash as a Hidden Move unless you have defeated Roark, the gym leader at Oreburgh City. His team consists of Rock-type Pokemon so be sure to use Grass-type or Water-type Pokemon to deal with his Geodude, Onix, and Cranidos.
After defeating him, you can use Rock Smash to destory cracked rocks to access different areas of the Sinnoh region that you can't access before.
How to Beat Roark: Oreburgh City Gym Guide
You can also use Rock Smash as a hidden move from the Poketch app. If the Poketch app does not appear in the upper right corner of the screen, press the R button twice. If a small screen is displayed, press the R button once to enlarge it.
Once the Poketch app is displayed, press the red button to switch to the Hidden Moves screen and select Rock Smash from the menu.
It is recommended to simply press the A button towards the cracked rock as it is faster to do so.
You can obtain Rock Smash (TM98) from the Hiker near the entrance of the Oreburgh Gate on Route 203. Note that you need to obtain the 1st Gym Badge before you can use Rock Smash as a hidden move.
Getting the 1st Badge: Walkthrough Part 1
This TM can be purchased at the Exchange Service Corner in the Battle Park during the post game for 40 Battle Points.
Type | |
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Category | |
Power | 40 |
Accuracy | 100 |
PP | 15 |
Effect | The user attacks with a punch that may also lower the target's Defense stat. It's also one of the Poketch's hidden moves |
TM | TM98 ▶︎All TM Locations |
Marshtomp | Swampert | Lucario |
Mudkip (6) | Riolu (20) |
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
All HM Locations and Effects | |||
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Rock Smash | Cut | Fly | Defog |
Surf | Strength | Rock Climb | Waterfall |
All HM Locations and How to Use
Moves by Type | ||
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Grass | Water | Fire |
Electric | Ice | Fighting |
Ground | Poison | Flying |
Psychic | Bug | Rock |
Ghost | Dragon | Dark |
Steel | Fairy | Normal |
Moves by Category | ||
Physical | Special | Status |
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