Rock Climb

Effect

A charging attack with a 20% chance to confuse the foe. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Normal	Physical	90	85	20	0	Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

135 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

TM / HM acquisition and compatibility: HM08.

Level-up and evolution (2 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Rock Climb: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Midnight Form)	Rock	Lv 45	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Dusk Form)	Rock	Lv 45	Where to get it

TMs and HMs (134 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Rock Climb: TMs and HMs

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Venusaur	GrassPoison	HM08	Where to get it
Blastoise	WaterSteel	HM08	Where to get it
Sandshrew	Ground	HM08	Where to get it
Sandslash	Ground	HM08	Where to get it
Nidoqueen	PoisonGround	HM08	Where to get it
Nidoking	PoisonGround	HM08	Where to get it
Golduck	WaterPsychic	HM08	Where to get it
Mankey	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Primeape	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Arcanine	Fire	HM08	Where to get it
Poliwrath	WaterFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Machop	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Machoke	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Machamp	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Geodude	RockGround	HM08	Where to get it
Graveler	RockGround	HM08	Where to get it
Golem	RockGround	HM08	Where to get it
Onix	RockGround	HM08	Where to get it
Cubone	Ground	HM08	Where to get it
Marowak	GroundRock	HM08	Where to get it
Hitmonlee	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Hitmonchan	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Lickitung	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Rhyhorn	GroundRock	HM08	Where to get it
Rhydon	GroundRock	HM08	Where to get it
Chansey	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Kangaskhan	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Electabuzz	Electric	HM08	Where to get it
Magmar	Fire	HM08	Where to get it
Pinsir	BugFlying	HM08	Where to get it
Tauros	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Omastar	RockWater	HM08	Where to get it
Kabutops	RockWater	HM08	Where to get it
Snorlax	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Mewtwo	PsychicNormal	HM08	Where to get it
Mew	Psychic	HM08 (all TMs / HMs)	Where to get it
Meganium	GrassFairy	HM08	Where to get it
Typhlosion	Fire	HM08	Where to get it
Feraligatr	WaterDragon	HM08	Where to get it
Ampharos	ElectricDragon	HM08	Where to get it
Steelix	SteelDragon	HM08	Where to get it
Granbull	Fairy	HM08	Where to get it
Ursaring	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Blissey	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Raikou	Electric	HM08	Where to get it
Entei	Fire	HM08	Where to get it
Suicune	Water	HM08	Where to get it
Tyranitar	RockDark	HM08	Where to get it
Sceptile	GrassDragon	HM08	Where to get it
Blaziken	FireFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Swampert	WaterGround	HM08	Where to get it
Ludicolo	WaterGrass	HM08	Where to get it
Vigoroth	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Slaking	NormalFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Exploud	NormalDark	HM08	Where to get it
Makuhita	Fighting	HM08	Where to get it
Hariyama	FightingNormal	HM08	Where to get it
Aggron	Steel	HM08	Where to get it
Zangoose	NormalFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Regirock	Rock	HM08	Where to get it
Regice	Ice	HM08	Where to get it
Registeel	Steel	HM08	Where to get it
Groudon	GroundFire	HM08	Where to get it
Turtwig	Grass	HM08	Where to get it
Grotle	Grass	HM08	Where to get it
Torterra	GrassRock	HM08	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	HM08	Where to get it
Monferno	FireFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Infernape	FireFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Empoleon	WaterSteel	HM08	Where to get it
Bibarel	NormalWater	HM08	Where to get it
Cranidos	Rock	HM08	Where to get it
Rampardos	Rock	HM08	Where to get it
Gible	DragonGround	HM08	Where to get it
Gabite	DragonGround	HM08	Where to get it
Garchomp	DragonGround	HM08	Where to get it
Munchlax	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	HM08	Where to get it
Drapion	PoisonDark	HM08	Where to get it
Croagunk	PoisonFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Toxicroak	PoisonFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Abomasnow	GrassIce	HM08	Where to get it
Lickilicky	Normal	HM08	Where to get it
Rhyperior	DragonRock	HM08	Where to get it
Electivire	ElectricFighting	HM08	Where to get it
Magmortar	Fire	HM08	Where to get it
Mamoswine	IceGround	HM08	Where to get it
Heatran	FireSteel	HM08	Where to get it
Regigigas	Normal	HM08	No known way to get it
Giratina	GhostDragon	HM08	Where to get it
Darkrai	Dark	HM08	Where to get it
Arceus	Normal	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form. Mega Venusaur	GrassPoison	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form. Mega Blastoise	Water	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Kangaskhan’s standard form. Mega Kangaskhan	Normal	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Pinsir’s standard form. Mega Pinsir	BugFlying	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo X	PsychicFighting	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo Y	Psychic	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Ampharos’s standard form. Mega Ampharos	ElectricDragon	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Steelix’s standard form. Mega Steelix	SteelGround	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Tyranitar’s standard form. Mega Tyranitar	RockDark	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sceptile’s standard form. Mega Sceptile	GrassDragon	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Blaziken’s standard form. Mega Blaziken	FireFighting	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Swampert’s standard form. Mega Swampert	WaterGround	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aggron’s standard form. Mega Aggron	Steel	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Groudon’s standard form. Primal Groudon	GroundFire	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Primal Reversion.
Artwork shows Garchomp’s standard form. Mega Garchomp	DragonGround	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Abomasnow’s standard form. Mega Abomasnow	GrassIce	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Giratina’s standard form. Giratina (Origin Forme)	GhostDragon	HM08	Where to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Fighting type)	Fighting	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Flying type)	Flying	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Poison type)	Poison	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Ground type)	Ground	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Rock type)	Rock	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Bug type)	Bug	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Ghost type)	Ghost	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Steel type)	Steel	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Fire type)	Fire	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Water type)	Water	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Grass type)	Grass	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Electric type)	Electric	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Psychic type)	Psychic	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Ice type)	Ice	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Dragon type)	Dragon	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Dark type)	Dark	HM08	No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form. Arceus (Fairy type)	Fairy	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason There's no Pixie Plate in the game, and the Dread Plate shows Arceus as Dark type.
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Midnight Form)	Rock	HM08	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Dusk Form)	Rock	HM08	Where to get it
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form. Gigantamax Venusaur	GrassPoison	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Blastoise’s standard form. Gigantamax Blastoise	Water	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Machamp’s standard form. Gigantamax Machamp	Fighting	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form. Gigantamax Snorlax	Normal	HM08	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Armored Mewtwo	PsychicSteel	HM08	Where to get it

Egg moves (1 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Rock Climb: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form. Alolan Geodude	RockElectric	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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