Rollout
RockRollout is a Rock-type physical attack. It has 30 base power, 90% accuracy, 20 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.
Technical data
- Type
- Rock
- Category
- physical
- Power
- 30
- Accuracy
- 90
- PP
- 20
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- adjacent
- Contact
- Yes
- Spread
- No
- Protect blocks
- Yes
- Wide Guard blocks
- No
Competitive value
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.
How to learn it
Pokémon that can learn or be taught this move, by method.
Level-up110 Pokémon
Steelix Mega
Chesnaught Mega
Emboar Mega
Snorlax
Scolipede Mega
Golurk Mega
Typhlosion
Scolipede
Steelix
Typhlosion Hisui
Chesnaught
Snorlax Gmax
Emboar
Reuniclus
Forretress
Golurk
Qwilfish
Qwilfish Hisui
Azumarill
TM / HM101 Pokémon
Steelix Mega
Blastoise Mega
Snorlax
Blastoise Gmax
Blastoise
Typhlosion
Raichu Mega Y
Raichu Mega X
Raichu Alola
Clefable Mega
Steelix
Typhlosion Hisui
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Raichu
Forretress
Qwilfish
Qwilfish Hisui
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
Move Tutor188 Pokémon
Metagross Mega
Steelix Mega
Glalie Mega
Swampert Mega
Blastoise Mega
Snorlax
Infernape
Blastoise Gmax
Rhyperior
Froslass Mega
Starmie Mega
Camerupt Mega
Aggron Mega
Swampert
Blastoise
Typhlosion
Raichu Mega Y
Aggron
Raichu Mega X
Raichu Alola
Clefable Mega
Steelix
Chimecho Mega
Typhlosion Hisui
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Glalie
Torkoal
Metagross
Starmie
Raichu
Froslass
Forretress
Chimecho
Qwilfish
Camerupt
Qwilfish Hisui
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
Egg move (breeding)31 Pokémon
Hydrapple
Pokémon that use this move
259 Pokémon, sorted by usage
Metagross Mega
Steelix Mega
Chesnaught Mega
Glalie Mega
Swampert Mega
Blastoise Mega
Emboar Mega
Snorlax
Hydrapple
Infernape
Scolipede Mega
Golurk Mega
Blastoise Gmax
Rhyperior
Froslass Mega
Starmie Mega
Camerupt Mega
Aggron Mega
Swampert
Blastoise
Typhlosion
Raichu Mega Y
Aggron
Raichu Mega X
Scolipede
Raichu Alola
Clefable Mega
Steelix
Chimecho Mega
Typhlosion Hisui
Chesnaught
Snorlax Gmax
Clefable
Emboar
Glalie
Torkoal
Metagross
Reuniclus
Starmie
Raichu
Froslass
Forretress
Chimecho
Golurk
Qwilfish
Camerupt
Qwilfish Hisui
Pikachu Starter
Azumarill
Pikachu
Pikachu Alola Cap
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Cosplay
Pikachu Gmax
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Original Cap
Pikachu Partner Cap
Pikachu Phd
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu Unova Cap
Pikachu World Cap
What this move does
Rollout is a Rock-type physical attack. It has 30 base power, 90% accuracy, 20 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for abilities and items that trigger on contact. Rollout is a Rock-type physical attack. It has 30 base power, 90% accuracy, 20 PP and targets a single adjacent target. It makes contact, which matters for contact-triggering abilities and items.
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder.
When to consider it
Consider Rollout when its type and power cover targets your team otherwise struggles with. Single-target attacks are reliable and do not risk your own partner, but they can be redirected by Follow Me or Rage Powder. Evaluate the move alongside your team's speed tiers and overall coverage.
How to evaluate it in team building
In team building, Rollout is usually a coverage or primary STAB option. It shines when your team already has speed control or when it patches a matchup hole. Compare it with alternative moves of the same type and category to decide whether the extra power, accuracy or side effect justifies the slot over a more defensive option.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes with Rollout include: Using it without a clear plan for the turns it creates. Forgetting that Protect and Detect can block it, wasting a key turn. Spamming it predictably and letting the opponent switch into a resist. Not considering how redirectors like Follow Me and Rage Powder change targeting.
VGC interactions
Protect and Detect block this move. These interactions are situational, so test them in the team builder and matchup analyzer before committing to the moveslot.
Related tools and guides
Use the tools below to test Rollout in a full team context and compare it with alternative options.
VGC interactions
- Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
- Wide Guard: does not block this move.
- Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
- Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).
Frequently asked questions
+Is Rollout good in ChampionsVGC?
A coverage or STAB option worth comparing with alternatives of the same type in the team builder. It is blocked by Protect and Detect, which can waste a key turn if predicted.
+Is Rollout blocked by Protect?
Yes, Rollout is blocked by Protect and Detect.