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Smack Down

Effect

The user throws a stone or shell at a flying foe, knocking it down to the ground.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
RockPhysical50100150Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

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

Level-up and evolution (42 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Smack Down: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
RockGroundLv 18Where to get it
RockGroundLv 18Where to get it
RockGroundLv 18Where to get it
RockGroundLv 4Where to get it
GroundRockLv 5Where to get it
GroundRockLv 1Where to get it
SteelDragonLv 4Where to get it
RockBugLv 8Where to get it
RockBugLv 1Where to get it
DragonRockLv 1Where to get it
RockSteelLv 10Where to get it
RockLv 16Where to get it
RockLv 16Where to get it
RockLv 16Where to get it
BugRockLv 8NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugRockLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterRockLv 9Where to get it
WaterRockLv 9Where to get it
RockFightingLv 7NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 29Where to get it
WaterLv 33Where to get it
WaterLv 20Where to get it
WaterDarkLv 20Where to get it
RockFairyLv 10Where to get it
RockFairyLv 14Where to get it
SteelFlyingLv 20NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockLv 10Where to get it
RockFireLv 1Where to get it
RockFireLv 1Where to get it
BugRockLv 12Where to get it
RockLv 10NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockLv 10NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockPoisonLv 1Where to get it
RockPoisonLv 1Where to get it
Artwork shows Geodude’s standard form.
Alolan Geodude
RockElectricLv 18Where to get it
Artwork shows Graveler’s standard form.
Alolan Graveler
RockElectricLv 18Where to get it
Artwork shows Golem’s standard form.
Alolan Golem
RockElectricLv 18Where to get it
Artwork shows Steelix’s standard form.
Mega Steelix
SteelGroundLv 4NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Diancie’s standard form.
Mega Diancie
RockFairyLv 14NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonDiancie's calendar encounter loads as a normal Diancie; nothing produces Mega Diancie.
Artwork shows Coalossal’s standard form.
Gigantamax Coalossal
RockFireLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Onix’s standard form.
Crystal Onix
RockIceLv 4Where to get it

Egg moves (1 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Smack Down: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
GroundEgg learnsetWhere to get it

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