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This is a page on the Battle Item Hard Stone and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see its effect, how to get it, and how to use it competitively.
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 Hard Stone
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| Effect | An item to be held by a Pokemon. It's a durable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. |
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You have a chance to obtain Hard Stone from the Digging Duo located near the nursery in the Wild Area.
However, you have to pay 500 Watts for them to start digging up random items for you.
You will need lots of Watts for your target item to appear. Click the link below to learn how to get Watts easily.
How to Farm Watts Quickly
The following Pokemon may hold the item, Hard Stone. You can get it by using the move Thief or Trick.
 Roggenrola
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 Boldore
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 Gigalith
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 Dwebble
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 Crustle
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Hard Stone has some use for Rock-type Pokemon as it boosts Rock-type moves by 20% and also stacks with STAB.
This is a great way of fully maximizing the potential of offensive Rock-type Pokemon, though it will only benefit Rock-type moves and not power up moves that can cover its weaknesses.
Do note that the strongest Rock-type moves sometimes come with repercussions, usually leaving its user vulnerable.
A common crossroad you may encounter for offensive Rock-type Pokemon is choosing between Hard Stone or either Choice Band or Choice Specs.
| Advantage | Disadvantage | |
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| Hard Stone | ・20% damage boost to Rock-type moves ・Can use all moves |
・Only boost Rock-type moves |
| Choice Band or Choice Specs | ・50% boost to Atk/Sp.Atk | ・Locked to one move |
In these situations, it is best to determine how offensive your Pokemon will be in battle.
If your Pokemon will only rely on one Rock-type move, then a Choice item will be the better option. If you think your Pokemon needs to use a coverage or any other move somewhere down the road, then let it hold Hard Stone.
Hard Stone Effect and How to Get It
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