{"id":7497,"date":"2025-02-26T04:30:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T04:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=7497"},"modified":"2025-02-26T04:30:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T04:30:44","slug":"what-moves-work-with-kings-rock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/","title":{"rendered":"What moves work with Kings Rock?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#Mastering_the_Flinch_A_Deep_Dive_into_Kings_Rock_and_Move_Compatibility\" title=\"Mastering the Flinch: A Deep Dive into King&#8217;s Rock and Move Compatibility\">Mastering the Flinch: A Deep Dive into King&#8217;s Rock and Move Compatibility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#The_Core_Mechanics_of_Kings_Rock\" title=\"The Core Mechanics of King&#8217;s Rock\">The Core Mechanics of King&#8217;s Rock<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#How_It_Works\" title=\"How It Works\">How It Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#Moves_It_Doesnt_Affect\" title=\"Moves It Doesn&#8217;t Affect\">Moves It Doesn&#8217;t Affect<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#Strategic_Implications_and_Pokemon_Synergies\" title=\"Strategic Implications and Pokemon Synergies\">Strategic Implications and Pokemon Synergies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#Multi-Hit_Masters\" title=\"Multi-Hit Masters\">Multi-Hit Masters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#High-Speed_Threats\" title=\"High-Speed Threats\">High-Speed Threats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#1_Does_Kings_Rock_stack_with_Serene_Grace\" title=\"1. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with Serene Grace?\">1. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with Serene Grace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#2_Does_Kings_Rock_stack_with_other_flinch-inducing_items_like_Razor_Fang\" title=\"2. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with other flinch-inducing items like Razor Fang?\">2. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with other flinch-inducing items like Razor Fang?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#3_Does_Kings_Rock_stack_with_Stench\" title=\"3. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with Stench?\">3. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with Stench?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#4_Can_I_use_Kings_Rock_with_moves_like_Rock_Slide_or_Headbutt\" title=\"4. Can I use King&#8217;s Rock with moves like Rock Slide or Headbutt?\">4. Can I use King&#8217;s Rock with moves like Rock Slide or Headbutt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#5_Does_Kings_Rock_work_with_moves_like_Seismic_Toss_Draco_Meteor_Dragon_Rage_or_Hex\" title=\"5. Does King&#8217;s Rock work with moves like Seismic Toss, Draco Meteor, Dragon Rage or Hex?\">5. Does King&#8217;s Rock work with moves like Seismic Toss, Draco Meteor, Dragon Rage or Hex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#6_Does_Kings_Rock_increase_the_chance_to_flinch_on_Fake_Out\" title=\"6. Does King&#8217;s Rock increase the chance to flinch on Fake Out?\">6. Does King&#8217;s Rock increase the chance to flinch on Fake Out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#7_Is_Kings_Rock_useful_on_multi-strike_moves\" title=\"7. Is King&#8217;s Rock useful on multi-strike moves?\">7. Is King&#8217;s Rock useful on multi-strike moves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#8_How_do_you_evolve_Slowpoke_into_Slowking_with_Kings_Rock\" title=\"8. How do you evolve Slowpoke into Slowking with King&#8217;s Rock?\">8. How do you evolve Slowpoke into Slowking with King&#8217;s Rock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#9_How_do_you_evolve_Poliwhirl_into_Politoed_with_Kings_Rock\" title=\"9.  How do you evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed with King&#8217;s Rock?\">9.  How do you evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed with King&#8217;s Rock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#10_Does_Kings_Rock_work_with_Population_Bomb\" title=\"10. Does King&#8217;s Rock work with Population Bomb?\">10. Does King&#8217;s Rock work with Population Bomb?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#11_What_are_some_effective_Pokemon_to_pair_with_Kings_Rock\" title=\"11. What are some effective Pokemon to pair with King&#8217;s Rock?\">11. What are some effective Pokemon to pair with King&#8217;s Rock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#12_What_other_Pokemon_evolve_with_items\" title=\"12. What other Pokemon evolve with items?\">12. What other Pokemon evolve with items?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#13_How_does_Sticky_Hold_prevent_items_from_being_removed\" title=\"13. How does Sticky Hold prevent items from being removed?\">13. How does Sticky Hold prevent items from being removed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#14_Is_Kings_Rock_a_generally_%E2%80%9Cgood%E2%80%9D_item_in_competitive_play\" title=\"14. Is King&#8217;s Rock a generally &#8220;good&#8221; item in competitive play?\">14. Is King&#8217;s Rock a generally &#8220;good&#8221; item in competitive play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/#15_Does_Kings_Rock_have_any_effect_on_the_move_Headbutt_if_the_user_has_Sheer_Force\" title=\"15. Does King\u2019s Rock have any effect on the move Headbutt if the user has Sheer Force?\">15. Does King\u2019s Rock have any effect on the move Headbutt if the user has Sheer Force?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mastering_the_Flinch_A_Deep_Dive_into_Kings_Rock_and_Move_Compatibility\"><\/span>Mastering the Flinch: A Deep Dive into King&#8217;s Rock and Move Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>King&#8217;s Rock<\/strong> is a fascinating item in the Pok\u00e9mon universe, known for its ability to induce flinching in opponents. But it&#8217;s not a universal flinch-inducing tool; its effectiveness depends heavily on the moves used. So, what moves actually work with King&#8217;s Rock? The answer is straightforward: <strong>King&#8217;s Rock adds a 10% chance to flinch to any damaging move that doesn&#8217;t already have an inherent flinch chance.<\/strong> This means that moves with a predetermined flinch rate, like Headbutt or Fake Out, will not have their flinch chance increased by the King&#8217;s Rock. Conversely, moves that inflict damage but have no pre-existing flinch chance are the ones that will benefit from the item. Understanding these nuances is crucial for strategic gameplay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Core_Mechanics_of_Kings_Rock\"><\/span>The Core Mechanics of King&#8217;s Rock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core function of King&#8217;s Rock is to introduce a flinch chance where one didn&#8217;t exist before. Let&#8217;s break it down:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_Works\"><\/span>How It Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Base Flinch Chance:<\/strong> The King&#8217;s Rock bestows a <strong>10% flinch chance<\/strong> on moves that don&#8217;t inherently have one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Stacking:<\/strong> This flinch chance <strong>does not stack<\/strong> with existing flinch chances on a move. For example, a 30% flinch move like Headbutt will always maintain that 30% rate and will not become 40% with King\u2019s Rock.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Hit Exception:<\/strong> King&#8217;s Rock is particularly useful with <strong>multi-hit moves<\/strong> as each individual hit is given a separate 10% chance to flinch. This significantly increases the overall odds of flinching the opponent during a single turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moves_It_Doesnt_Affect\"><\/span>Moves It <em>Doesn&#8217;t<\/em> Affect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moves with Existing Flinch:<\/strong> Any move that already has a chance to cause flinching, such as <strong>Headbutt (30%), Rock Slide (30%), or Air Slash (30%)<\/strong>, will not benefit from an increased chance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Damaging Moves:<\/strong> Status moves or moves that don&#8217;t inflict damage, like <strong>Swords Dance<\/strong> or <strong>Will-O-Wisp<\/strong>, are not affected by King&#8217;s Rock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Implications_and_Pokemon_Synergies\"><\/span>Strategic Implications and Pokemon Synergies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The strategic benefit of King&#8217;s Rock is undeniable, especially when used with the right Pok\u00e9mon and moves. Certain Pok\u00e9mon are better suited to leverage this item than others:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-Hit_Masters\"><\/span>Multi-Hit Masters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon with access to <strong>multi-hit moves<\/strong> like <strong>Cloyster<\/strong> using <strong>Icicle Spear<\/strong>, or <strong>Cinccino<\/strong> utilizing <strong>Tail Slap<\/strong> become potent flinch-inducing threats when equipped with King&#8217;s Rock. With each strike having its own flinch chance, the likelihood of preventing the opponent from acting increases significantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Speed_Threats\"><\/span>High-Speed Threats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast Pok\u00e9mon that can consistently attack first can better utilize the flinch mechanic. A well-timed flinch can disrupt enemy strategies and provide a significant advantage, especially in competitive battles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some commonly asked questions about the King&#8217;s Rock, providing further clarity on its usage and mechanics:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_Kings_Rock_stack_with_Serene_Grace\"><\/span>1. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with Serene Grace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, Serene Grace <strong>does stack<\/strong> with King&#8217;s Rock. Serene Grace doubles the secondary effect chance of moves. This would turn the 10% flinch chance of King&#8217;s Rock into a 20% flinch chance. This can be especially powerful when combined with already good moves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Does_Kings_Rock_stack_with_other_flinch-inducing_items_like_Razor_Fang\"><\/span>2. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with other flinch-inducing items like Razor Fang?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>, King&#8217;s Rock and Razor Fang <strong>do not stack<\/strong>. They both give the same 10% chance of flinching and will not combine to give 20%. The game will only apply the 10% of one item.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_Kings_Rock_stack_with_Stench\"><\/span>3. Does King&#8217;s Rock stack with Stench?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to Razor Fang, <strong>King&#8217;s Rock does not stack<\/strong> with the Stench ability. Stench also grants a 10% flinch chance, meaning equipping a Pok\u00e9mon with Stench and King\u2019s Rock is redundant.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_I_use_Kings_Rock_with_moves_like_Rock_Slide_or_Headbutt\"><\/span>4. Can I use King&#8217;s Rock with moves like Rock Slide or Headbutt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, you can, but it won&#8217;t increase their flinch chance. Rock Slide and Headbutt already have their own chance to flinch (30% and 30% respectively). <strong>King&#8217;s Rock will not stack with this chance<\/strong> to increase it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_Kings_Rock_work_with_moves_like_Seismic_Toss_Draco_Meteor_Dragon_Rage_or_Hex\"><\/span>5. Does King&#8217;s Rock work with moves like Seismic Toss, Draco Meteor, Dragon Rage or Hex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> King&#8217;s Rock only works with moves that deal damage. Seismic Toss always deals damage equal to the user&#8217;s level. Draco Meteor is a special attack that reduces the user&#8217;s special attack stat. Dragon Rage does a fixed 40 damage, and Hex deals more damage if the target has a status effect. These moves all have some form of secondary effect, but that is not the same as having a flinch chance. This means <strong>King&#8217;s Rock will have no effect<\/strong> on these moves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Does_Kings_Rock_increase_the_chance_to_flinch_on_Fake_Out\"><\/span>6. Does King&#8217;s Rock increase the chance to flinch on Fake Out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>, Fake Out already has a <strong>100% flinch chance<\/strong>, and the King&#8217;s Rock\u2019s effect will not trigger because Fake Out already has a chance to flinch. Therefore, using King&#8217;s Rock with Fake Out is pointless.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_Kings_Rock_useful_on_multi-strike_moves\"><\/span>7. Is King&#8217;s Rock useful on multi-strike moves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Absolutely<\/strong>. Multi-strike moves are one of the <strong>best use cases<\/strong> for King&#8217;s Rock. Each hit is treated individually and has a separate chance to flinch, drastically increasing the chance for flinching the opponent. For example, a five-hit move will give a 1-(0.9^5)= 41% chance to flinch the target at least once.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_do_you_evolve_Slowpoke_into_Slowking_with_Kings_Rock\"><\/span>8. How do you evolve Slowpoke into Slowking with King&#8217;s Rock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To evolve Slowpoke into Slowking, you must give a Slowpoke the King&#8217;s Rock to hold, and then <strong>trade it to another player<\/strong>. Upon trading, the Slowpoke will evolve into Slowking. You can then trade it back to yourself to get it to your own account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_do_you_evolve_Poliwhirl_into_Politoed_with_Kings_Rock\"><\/span>9.  How do you evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed with King&#8217;s Rock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to Slowking, to evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed, you must give a Poliwhirl the King&#8217;s Rock to hold, and then <strong>trade it to another player<\/strong>. Upon trading, the Poliwhirl will evolve into Politoed. You can then trade it back to yourself to get it to your own account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_Kings_Rock_work_with_Population_Bomb\"><\/span>10. Does King&#8217;s Rock work with Population Bomb?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Population Bomb can hit up to 10 times, it also has a chance to miss on each strike. <strong>Each successful hit will have a separate 10% chance to flinch<\/strong> with King\u2019s Rock, but the move\u2019s low accuracy means this chance will be heavily reduced in practice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_are_some_effective_Pokemon_to_pair_with_Kings_Rock\"><\/span>11. What are some effective Pokemon to pair with King&#8217;s Rock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pok\u00e9mon with multi-hit moves like <strong>Cloyster<\/strong> using <strong>Icicle Spear<\/strong> or <strong>Cinccino<\/strong> using <strong>Tail Slap<\/strong> are highly effective with King&#8217;s Rock due to the chance to flinch multiple times during a single turn. <strong>Fast attackers<\/strong> will also appreciate it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_other_Pokemon_evolve_with_items\"><\/span>12. What other Pokemon evolve with items?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Seadra<\/strong> evolves into <strong>Kingdra<\/strong> with a <strong>Dragon Scale<\/strong>. Many Pokemon in the games evolve by trading with a hold item. These include <strong>Porygon<\/strong>, <strong>Scyther<\/strong>, <strong>Magmar<\/strong> and many more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_How_does_Sticky_Hold_prevent_items_from_being_removed\"><\/span>13. How does Sticky Hold prevent items from being removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ability Sticky Hold prevents the Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s held item from being removed or stolen by the opponent, making items like King\u2019s Rock much safer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Is_Kings_Rock_a_generally_%E2%80%9Cgood%E2%80%9D_item_in_competitive_play\"><\/span>14. Is King&#8217;s Rock a generally &#8220;good&#8221; item in competitive play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>King\u2019s Rock can be useful, but it\u2019s not universally broken. It requires specific synergy with mult-hit moves or fast attackers. Often there are other more reliable items to use.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Does_Kings_Rock_have_any_effect_on_the_move_Headbutt_if_the_user_has_Sheer_Force\"><\/span>15. Does King\u2019s Rock have any effect on the move Headbutt if the user has Sheer Force?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes, but not in the way you would expect<\/strong>. Usually Sheer Force removes the 30% chance to flinch that Headbutt has, but King\u2019s Rock would then give Headbutt a new 10% flinch chance instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mastering the Flinch: A Deep Dive into King&#8217;s Rock and Move Compatibility The King&#8217;s Rock is a fascinating item in the Pok\u00e9mon universe, known for its ability to induce flinching in opponents. But it&#8217;s not a universal flinch-inducing tool; its effectiveness depends heavily on the moves used. So, what moves actually work with King&#8217;s Rock? &#8230; <a title=\"What moves work with Kings Rock?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-work-with-kings-rock\/\" aria-label=\"More on What moves work with Kings Rock?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7497","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7497","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7497"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7497\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7497"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7497"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}