King's Rock
King's Rock | |
![]() Sprite of a King's Rock from Pokémon GO | |
First appearance | Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999) |
Type | Held item |
Effect | Allows Poliwhirl to evolve into Politoed or for Slowbro to evolve into Slowking, both via trading. |
King's Rock is a held item which first appears in Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions. It is a brownish-yellow crown that appears to be made out of rock. The main purpose of a King's Rock is to have Poliwhirl or Slowbro evolve into Politoed and Slowking respectively, although the method of accomplishing this differs between the main Pokémon series and spinoffs.
Game appearances[edit]
Pokémon series[edit]
In the main Pokémon series, if either Poliwhirl or Slowbro are traded to a different Pokémon Trainer while holding a King's Rock, they evolve into Politoed and Slowking respectively. During a Pokémon battle, if a Pokémon who is holding a King's Rock attacks their opponent, there is a 10% chance that their opponent flinches. Despite its rarity, a King's Rock can be sold for a low price of 50 at a Poké Mart, although since Pokémon Sun and Moon, this has been increased to
2,500.
In Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions and Pokémon Crystal Version, there is a King's Rock found in Slowpoke Well. There is also an 8% chance of a wild Poliwhirl, Politoed, Poliwrath, Slowpoke, Slowbro, or Slowking holding a King's Rock.
In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions, there is a 1% chance that a Pokémon with the Pickup ability obtains a King's Rock after a battle. Since Pokémon Emerald Version, only Pokémon at level 11–30 have this ability. The same wild Pokémon plus Hariyama have a small chance of holding a King's Rock, although at a slightly less common rate of 5%, which has since remained the percentage of certain wild Pokémon holding a King's Rock. In all three games, a King's Rock can be found in Mossdeep City, near Steven's house.
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions, a King's Rock can be found at Seavault Canyon or as a reward for completing the Trainer Tower in Mixed Mode. Only Politoed, Slowking, and Hariyama have a chance of holding a King's Rock.
From Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions to Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Versions, the same wild Pokémon have a small chance of holding a King's Rock as in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions except for Slowpokes who, since the Generation IV games, no longer have a chance of holding a King's Rock.
In Pokémon Platinum Version, there is a King's Rock hidden in Celestic Town, where it can be found on a ledge near the ruins.
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, a King's Rock can be bought at the Pokéathlon Dome as a prize on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays for 3,000 points.
In Pokémon Black and White Versions, at Route 13, a King's Rock is one of many possible items that the player character receives from a treasure hunter. The Event Mewtwo from "Black & White - 1st Anniversary" holds a King's Rock.
Profiles[edit]
Game(s) | Text |
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Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions Pokémon Crystal Version |
May make the foe flinch. |
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions Pokémon Emerald Version |
A hold item that may cause flinching when the foe is hit. |
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch upon taking damage. |
Names in other languages[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | おうじゃのしるし | King's Symbol |
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