Hard Stone
Effect
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It’s a durable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9
The power of its Rock-type moves is multiplied by 1.2.
Pokémon that hold this in battle
Champions Doubles2026-09
Tyranitar
Aerodactyl
Lycanroc (Dusk Form)
LycanrocPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Doubles OU2026-09
DianciePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
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Destiny KnotFAQ
What does Hard Stone do?
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It’s a durable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. Exact mechanics (Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9): The power of its Rock-type moves is multiplied by 1.2.
Which Pokémon hold Hard Stone?
In Champions Doubles usage for 2026-09: Tyranitar 2.4%, Aerodactyl 3.9%, Lycanroc (Dusk Form) 0.6%, Lycanroc 0.1%.
What is Hard Stone's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 100 base power damage.