Summary

• Despite technical issues, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet offer exciting new Pokemon to experiment with.
• Rock types in Generation Nine have received a much-needed buff, making them more viable in battle.
• Terrakion and its Paradox form, Iron Boulder, are standout Rock type Pokemon to consider for a strong team lineup.

168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet launched to somewhat meddling reviews, mostly due to technical problems. Ho꧃wever, despite all that, the core gameplay is still solid, and the new Pokemon are quite exciting to experiment with.

Next to the Steel-type, Rock types are some of the most iconic defensive Pokemon. Despite being weak to the common Fighting and Ground-type attacks, Rock type can be extremely good, especially when combined with the correct sec♍ondary type. There are a lot of iconic returning Pokemon and new additions to the type in this game, and here are the best🐼 of the best.

Updated on February 29, 2024 by Doruk Kaptan: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet launched to a shaky reception by fans. Performance issues, content, and the overall development cycle were all subjects of criticism. Luckily, as all DLCs have came out and the games have reached their final form, they end up being quite fun. With tons of Pokemon added via the DLC, and the core gameplay being as strong as ever, Scarlet & Violet, while not the top tier, are solid games in the series. One type that has needed a buff for a long time is the Rock type, and especially with the new additions, it's got what it needs. Here are the best Rock types available in Generation Nine.

20 Tyranitar

Tyranitar, the Johto pseudo-legendary, has always been at least decent throughout the years, and that trend holds true here. Tyranitar has amazing stats, mainly focuse🐲🌳d on Attack, a great ability in Sand Stream, and a large variety of moves. Even its problematic four-times weakness to Fighting-types can be patched up.

Thanks to Terastallization, Tyranitar can either increase its already impressive offensive capability or throw opponents off by turning into a type that erases its weaknesses. One of the better options to Tera into seems to be Ghost type, making Tyranitar 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:immune to Fighting-type moves.ಞ Tyranitar is a great Rock type if your team needs one.

19 Garganacl

Garganacl is a new Pokemon in📖troduced in Generation Nine. This Pokemon is inspired by blocks of rock salt and looks like it jumped right out of Minecraft. Despite the blocky, awkward look, though, Garganacl manages to be one of the best Rock types in the games.

Garganacl's signature ability, Purifying Salt, protects it from status conditions and also gives it resistance against Ghost-type moves. It also comes with a signature move called Salt Cure. This move deals 1/8 of the receiving Pokemon's HP each turn and double that if they have the types Steel or Water. On top of all that, Garganacl has great Defense and can use the amazing Iron Defense plus Body Press combo to full effect.

18 Naclstack

Another great Rock type that's more defensive is Naclstack, the pre-evolution of Garganacl. While it may seem counter-intuitive to use a non-fully evolved Pokemon, Naclstack has some stuff going for it.

It's a smaller Garganacl through and through, except for when it's equipped with the item Eviolite. Unless you absolutely need the offensive potential of Garganacl, you can reach higher defenses with an Eviolite Naclstack. While it does require an item to reach its potential, Naclstack can be a great wall in times of need.

You can get the Eviolite from South Province (Area 5),𒐪 by talking to the Eli🌟te Four Rep and completing his quest.

17 Glimmora

Glimmora is another great Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. This Rock and Poison type is a Special Attacker, which is not that common for Rock types. Glimmora is strong in a unique w💙ay, se෴tting itself apart from any other Pokemon completely.

Its ability Toxic Debris sets Toxic Spikes when Glimmora is hit by a physical attack. That, combined with a decent Defense stat, makes Glimmora a reliable spikes setter. It has some useful utility moves too, such as Memento, Explosion, and Spiky Shield. Make sure you give it a Tera Type that covers its weaknesses, and you're good to go Glimmora is an unusual Pokemon but is a powerful one for sure.

16 𝔍 Iron Thorns

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet have introduced some ancient ancestors and future descendants of iconic Pokemon called Parados Pokemon. One of these creatures is a Rock and Electric type, inspired by Tyranitar's design. Having similar physical stats to Tyranitar is great, as they are already sky-high. The electric typing is also pretty beneficial in terms of offense.

While Iron Thorns doesn't have the best typing or the widest move pool, its sheer power makes it worth considering for your team. Especially when its ability Quark Drive is activated, whether via Electric Terrain or the item Booster Energy, Iron Thorns hits like a truck.

15 Lycanroc-Dusk ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ

A lot of Rock-type Pokemon have very low Speed stats, focusing more on durability and hitting hard. With that being the case, a fast Rock type that's just as strong can be a great way to catch opponents off-guard.

Lycanroc has three forms in total, all being useful to an extent, but the best one is Dusk Form by far. It has the highest Attack out of the three and is almost as fast as Midday Form. What makes Lycanroc is its diverse move pool and access to priority moves, though. It wasn't in 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Ash's first championship team without reason, after all.

14 Drednaw

Drednaw is one of the iconic Pokemon that was introduced in the previous generation. It has decent typing in Rock and Water, and its stats are not bad at all. It's got a selection of amazing abilities with Strong Jaw, Shell Armor, and Swift Swim, which are all useful in certain situations.

Its move pool hasn't changed that much this generation, but it already had a nice array of options, with incredible moves like Shell Smash, Earthquake, and Poison Jab. It's a great Pokemon that is very versatile, especially when you take Terastillization into account.

Some of the best Tera types for Drednaw are Steel for defensive builds ꦯand Dark for offensive builds.

13 Klawf

Klawf captured the hearts of many as soon as it was revealed, way before the games came out. With the derpy look and great design, it's hard not to love Klawf. Luckily, it's not 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:just a cute Pokemon and has some real power within.

Klawf has a decent stat line, mainly focusing on Attack and Defense. It also has access to the reliable ability Regenerator as well as a new ability called Anger Shell. This ability gives Klawf a boost in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed and lowers both defenses. This allows Klawf to function as an offensive threat, too, making it fit any team th❀at needs a Rock type.

12 Coalossal

Coalossal is a unique Pokemon, introduced in Generation 9. While it's got some niche uses, it's never been an amazing Pokemon. Luckily, Coalossal is a great Rock type in Scarlet & Violet, mainly due to the new mechanic of Terastallization.

Coalossal has the core of an exceptional Pokemon, with decent stats, a wide move pool, and an amazing ability in Steam Engine. What used to keep Coalossal back was its several weaknesses due to its Fire and Rock typing. Luckily, in Scarlet & Violet, you can Terastallize into a Water or 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Steel type to mitigate that frailty, turning Coalossal into an absolute tank.

11 𝄹 Stonjourner 🍬

Stonjourner is one of those Pokemon that you instantly recognize by its silhouette. It's an iconic, silly looking Stonehenge that's alive. Stonjourner has some very impressive stats, especially in Attack and Defense. This thing is hard to take out as long as you keep it out of the way of Special Attacks.

Stonjourner only has one ability: Power Spot, which buffs the power of allies' moves by 30 percent. Stonjourner is a one-trick pony designed outrightly for double battles, but it is admirable at its job and is a solid choice if you plan on playing doubles at all.