Rock types hit hard and have great matchups against common threats!

WHY ROCK IS STRONG OFFENSIVELY
- Super effective against 4 types: Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug
- Flying is a very common type — Rock counters it perfectly
- Stone Edge (100 power, high crit) is devastatingly strong
- Stealth Rock is the best entry hazard move in the game

ROCK TYPE CHALLENGES
Defensively, Rock has issues:
- Weak to 5 types: Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel
- Many Rock types are slow
- Often paired with Ground (4x Water and Grass weakness!)

TOP ROCK POKEMON

TYRANITAR
Stats: Incredible Attack and bulk (Rock/Dark)
Best moves: Stone Edge, Crunch, Earthquake, Ice Punch
Nature: Adamant (+Atk) or Jolly (+Spe)
Role: Powerful all-around Pokemon, summons sandstorm
Rating: S-tier — one of the best Pokemon in any team

AERODACTYL
Stats: Very fast, good Attack (Rock/Flying)
Best moves: Stone Edge, Earthquake, Aerial Ace, Stealth Rock
Nature: Jolly (+Spe)
Role: Fast lead, sets up Stealth Rock
Rating: Great for team support

RHYPERIOR
Stats: Massive Attack and HP (Ground/Rock)
Best moves: Earthquake, Stone Edge, Megahorn, Hammer Arm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk)
Role: Slow but devastating physical tank

GIGALITH
Stats: Great Attack and Defense
Best moves: Stone Edge, Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Stealth Rock
Nature: Adamant (+Atk)
Role: Bulky physical attacker

LYCANROC
Stats: Fast, good Attack
Best moves: Stone Edge, Close Combat, Sucker Punch, Stealth Rock
Nature: Jolly (+Spe)
Role: Fast offensive Rock type

WHERE TO FIND
- Crystal Mountains (primary)
- Desert Ruins (Rock/Ground combos)
- Volcanic Crater (Rock/Fire combos)

STEALTH ROCK
The most important move for competitive play:
- Sets up floating rocks on the opponent's side
- Every time they switch in a Pokemon, it takes damage
- Rock-weak Pokemon lose 25-50% HP just from switching in!
- Always have a Stealth Rock user on your team
- Best users: Tyranitar, Ferrothorn, Hippowdon, Skarmory