Move profile
Play Rough Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation VI
Power
90
Accuracy
90
PP
10
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
Effect
Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation VI.
Category
Damage Lower
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Stat change chance
10%
Learnset
How to get Play Rough
Play Rough learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 204 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
204 Pokémon can learn Play Rough in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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