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King's Rock

When held, King's Rock gives moves a 10% chance of causing the target to flinch, if the move does not already have an increased flinch chance. Pokémon with the ability Serene Grace have a 20% flinch chance when holding King's Rock. The King's Rock also causes the following Pokémon to evolve, when they are traded holding the item: King's Rock may be found held by wild Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Hariyama, or Hawlucha.

Game descriptions

  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:A hold item that may cause flinching when the foe is hit.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:An item to be held by a POKéMON. It may cause the foe to flinch upon taking damage.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the foe to flinch when the holder inflicts damage.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder inflicts damage, the target may flinch.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch.
  • Scarlet, Violet:An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the target to flinch whenever the holder successfully inflicts damage on them with an attack.