Rock Blast: Power, Accuracy & Champions Usage

Changes over time

How Rock Blast changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen IX
… move will always hit five times. added: If the user is holding Loaded Dice, this move will hit 4-5 times.
Gen V
Accuracy 80% → 90% Buffed
Hits two to five times. Has a ~~dropped: 3/8~~ added: 35% chance to hit two or three ~~dropped: times,~~ added: times and a ~~dropped: 1/8~~ added: 15% chance to hit four or five … move will always hit five times. ~~dropped: If the target has a Focus Sash and had full HP when this move started, it will not be knocked out regardless of the number of hits.~~
Gen IV
… take damage for the remaining hits. added: If the user has the Skill Link Ability, this move will always hit five times. If the target has a Focus Sash and had full HP when this move started, it will not be knocked out regardless of the number of hits.

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

See it in the games

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How it works in Champions

. Has a 35% chance to hit two or three times and a 15% chance to hit four or five times. If one of the hits breaks the target's substitute, it will take damage for the remaining hits. If the user has the Skill Link Ability, this move will always hit five times. If the user is holding Loaded Dice, this move will hit 4-5 times.

Ball or bomb: blocked by

“The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Ball or bomb move: Bulletproof blocks it.Ball and bomb moves
Hits 2–5 times. Skill Link makes it hit 5 times; Loaded Dice 4–5.Multi-hit moves
Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.