Generation III Ability

Rough Skin

Effect, usage, and Pokémon with this ability.

Rough Skin is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation III. Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Full effect

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage. This ability functions identically to iron barbs.

“The Pokémon's rough skin damages attackers that make direct contact with it.”

Pokémon with Rough Skin

6 Pokémon

Regular ability (3)

Hidden ability (3)