Editing Rock Smash

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The force of the headbutt deals high [[knockback]] and 18% damage, and after this portion of the attack, the rock shatters into three smaller pieces that fly forward in a spread effect, dealing 5% damage each. The fragments can be [[reflect]]ed. If the headbutt and all rock fragments hit, it will deal a massive 33% in damage, though this can only occur in normal matches when Rock Smash is landed point blank on a low-damage opponent. However, against [[boss]]es, Rock Smash is an extremely effective move, as their massive size and inability to [[flinch]] ensures they will always get hit by all the rock fragments when hit with Rock Smash; this is so effective that Charizard can defeat all bosses faster than any other character in ''Brawl'', and holds the world record time in [[Boss Battles]]. Rock Smash's massive damage potential also means it is one of the few moves that can break a full health [[Smash Ball]] in one hit.

In ''Smash 4'', Rock Smash's power was nerfed. However, it now has [[armor]] throughout most of its frames. In addition, it was moved to Charizard's down special move, replacing [[Pokémon Change]].

Due to Charizard becoming part of the Pokémon Trainer's team again in ''Ultimate'', Pokémon Change replaced Rock Smash as its down special move.

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# '''Sinking Skull''': Removes the rock and armor, instead [[bury]]ing opponents, much like [[Headbutt]]. Can [[meteor smash]] aerial opponents below Charizard with the sweetspot on its head.

#: In {{forwiiu}}, this variation is a [[List of challenges (SSB4-Wii U)|Challenge]] unlock, only obtainable by using Charizard to reach a score of 100m (328 ft.) in [[Home-Run Contest]] without using the bat.

[[File:Rock Smash VII.png|left|thumb|Rock Smash in Generation VII Pokémon games.]]

Rock Smash, introduced in Generation II, is a physical Fighting-type attack in the ''Pokémon'' games. It has alternated between TM and HM status over time. In battle, it is a generally weak move with a 50% chance of lowering the target's defense; it can also be used to destroy rocks outside of battle, making it essential in completing many ''Pokémon'' games by clearing obstacles to the player's progression.

Charizard can learn Rock Smash by TM or HM in all games since the move's introduction.

*This is one of six special moves to have its directional input changed throughout the series. The other five are [[Boomerang]], [[Pound]], [[PK Fire]], [[Reflect Barrier]] and [[Explosive Flame]].

**Out of these, Rock Smash is the only one to have been removed from a character's moveset at any point. (Reflect Barrier was merged with [[Counter (Palutena)|Counter]].