Rough Skin
Effect in Pokémon Champions
When the Pokémon is hit by a contact move, the attacker takes damage equal to 1/8 of its max HP.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability3 Pokémon · 3 of them as a Hidden Ability
Narrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Rough Skin do?
When the Pokémon is hit by a contact move, the attacker takes damage equal to 1/8 of its max HP.
Which Pokémon have Rough Skin?
3 Pokémon have it, e.g. Gible, Gabite, Garchomp.
Which types of Pokémon have Rough Skin?
The most common are Dragon (3) / Ground (3). The full breakdown of all 3 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Rough Skin has the highest base stat total?
In order: Garchomp (600), Gabite (410), Gible (300).