How to Break Rocks in Pokémon Legends Z-A

Rock smashing is an essential mechanic in Pokémon Legends Z-A that allows you to progress through the story and access new areas. This guide will walk you through the simple steps needed to learn and use the Rock Smash ability on your Pokémon.

Unlock Rock Smash from Maple

To begin breaking rocks, you first need to reach the point in the story where you receive the Rock Smash Technical Machine (TM) from Maple. Progress through the main storyline until this research item is made available to you.

Teach Rock Smash to Your Pokémon

Access Your Satchel Menu

Once you have the Rock Smash TM, open your menu and navigate to your Satchel. This is where all your items and Technical Machines are stored.

Locate the Rock Smash TM

Within your Satchel, tab through the different categories in this order: Medicines, Pokéballs, and then Technical Machines (TMs). Once you reach the TMs section, select Rock Smash from the available options.

Choose Bunnelby as Your Pokémon

The best Pokémon to teach Rock Smash to early in the game is Bunnelby, which you can find in Wild Zone 1. Bunnelby is the earliest Pokémon available that can learn this move. Select the Rock Smash TM and use it on your Bunnelby to teach it the ability.

Confirm the TM Application

After selecting your Bunnelby, confirm the action. Your Bunnelby will learn Rock Smash as a new ability. The TM will be consumed in the process.

Use Rock Smash on Rocks

Once your Bunnelby has learned Rock Smash, bring it out into battle or exploration mode. Approach any rock formations in the game world, target them, and use the Rock Smash ability. The move will execute automatically, and the rocks will break, allowing you to progress further.

Summary

Breaking rocks in Pokémon Legends Z-A is straightforward once you have the Rock Smash TM from Maple. Simply teach the move to Bunnelby (found in Wild Zone 1), and you’ll be able to smash rocks throughout your adventure. This ability is essential for story progression and accessing hidden areas.

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