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Where to Get King's Rock and How to Use

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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen - Where to Get King

King's Rock is an Evolutionary item that can evolve Poliwhirl and Slowpoke when held while traded in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). See where to get King's Rock and how to use King's Rock here!

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How to Get King's Rock

Found in Sevault Canyon in Sevii Islands

King

A King's Rock can be found in the southeast area of Sevault Canyon, which is south of Seven Island.

From the Pokemon Center of Seven Island, head south until you enter Sevault Canyon. Continue heading south through the grassy area and take the east path. Follow the path until you reach an area with rocks and boulders. The King's Rock can be found surrounded by them. Use Rock Smash and Strength to get to it.

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FRLG - Mixed Mode Prize

A King's Rock can be obtained as a prize for defeating the Mixed challenge in Trainer Tower, which can be found north of Seven Island.

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How to Use King's Rock

Evolve Pokemon By Trading

Pokemon Evolution Evolution Condition
Pokemon FRLG - Poliwhirl Poliwhirl → Pokemon FRLG - Politoed Politoed Trade Poliwhirl while holding a King's Rock.
Pokemon FRLG - Slowpoke Slowpoke → Pokemon FRLG - Slowking Slowking Trade Slowpoke while holding a King's Rock.

Poliwhirl will evolve into Politoed, and Slowpoke will evolve into Slowking when traded while holding a King's Rock.

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Cause Opposing Pokemon to Flinch

When a Pokemon holding King's Rock deals damage to the opposing Pokemon, there's a small chance for the opposing Pokemon to flinch.

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King's Rock Game Data

King's Rock
Pokemon FRLG - King
Type Evolutionary
Second Type Held
Description An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch upon taking damage.

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