Rolling Kick (move)

	Rolling Kick; まわしげり Roundhouse Kick
Type	Fighting
Category	Physical
PP	15 (max. 24)
Power	60
Accuracy	85%
Priority	0
	Makes contact; Affected by Protect; Not affected by Magic Coat; Not affected by Snatch; Affected by Mirror Move; Not affected by King's Rock;
	Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Introduced	Generation I
	Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.;
Condition	Cool
Appeal	1 ♥
Jam	3 ♥♥♥
	Badly startles those that have made appeals.
Condition	Cool
Appeal	3 ♥♥♥
	A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.
Condition	Cool
Appeal	4 ♥♥♥♥
Jamming	0
	Quite an appealing move.
	On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I; Generation II; Generation III; Generation IV; Generation V; Generation VI; Generation VII; Generation VIII; Generation IX; ;

Rolling Kick (Japanese: まわしげり Roundhouse Kick) is a damage-dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation VII, it was the signature move of Hitmonlee and Hitmontop, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Effect

Generations I and II

Rolling Kick does damage and has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.

Rolling Kick cannot make a target with a substitute flinch.

Generations III and IV

Rolling Kick is now affected by King's Rock.

Generation V to VII

Rolling Kick is no longer affected by King's Rock.

Generation VIII onwards

Rolling Kick cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games	Description
Stad	A sharp Fighting-type attack. Has a one-in-three chance of making the target flinch if it connects.
Stad2	A sharp Fighting-type attack. Has a one-in-three shot at making the target flinch.
GS C	A fast, spinning kick.
RS E	A fast kick delivered from a rapid spin.
ColoXD	A rapid spin and fast kick that may cause flinching.
FRLG	A quick kick from a rolling spin. It may make the foe flinch.
DP PtPBR	The user cuts a quick spin and lashes out with a sharp kick.
HGSS BW B2W2	The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. It may also make the target flinch.
XY ORAS SM USUM PE	The user lashes out with a quick, spinning kick. This may also make the target flinch.
SwSh BDSP LA SV	This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups	Level
			I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
									SM USUM	PE
0106	Hitmonlee	Human-Like	Human-Like	33	11	11	9	9	9	1, 9	1
0237	Hitmontop	Human-Like	Human-Like		1	1	1	1	1	1, Evo.
0802	Marshadow	No Eggs Discovered	No Eggs Discovered							15
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#		Egg Groups	Egg Move
			II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
								SM USUM
0066	Machop	Human-Like	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0239	Elekid	Human-Like	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Rolling Kick inflicts damage and may cause the target to flinch.

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	12	-	13	-	88%	-	Front	Enemy	No
MDTD S	12	-	13	-	88%	-	Front	Enemy	No
BSL	12	-	13	-	88%	-	Front	Enemy	No
SMD	8	99	20	40	80%	98%	Front	Enemy	No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Rolling Kick

★★★
Attack power	33.82897
Charge time	0.58 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	May flinch the foe

Description

Games	Description
MDRB	Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause the target to cringe, making it incapable of action.
MDTD S	Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Cringe status condition, making its actions fail.
BSL	てきポケモンにダメージをあたえるしかもいっていのかくりつでひるみじょうたいにしてわざやこうげきをだせなくする
MDGtI	UNUSED
SMD	It damages an enemy. It could also make the enemy flinch.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Pokémon	Method
Hitmontop Hitmonlee
The user cuts a quick spin and lashes out with a sharp kick.
User	First Used In	Notes
	Hitmonlee kicks the opponent from the side, causing them to spin, or Hitmonlee swings his leg around and roundhouse kicks the opponent.
Shiro's Hitmonlee	Two Hits and a Miss	Debut
One of the Wobbuffet Festival crasher's Hitmonlee	Wobbu-Palooza	None
Shinji's Hitmonlee	The Legend of Thunder!	None
Kiyo's Hitmonlee	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble	None
Gilbert's Hitmonlee	Saved by the Beldum	None
Master Hamm's Hitmonlee	Pasta La Vista!	None
	Hitmontop kicks the opponent's sides with his legs. Sometimes he spins around on his head to do it.
Chigusa's Hitmontop	Two Hits and a Miss	None
Butch's Hitmontop	The Mystery is History	None

Pokémon Origins

Pokémon	Method
Hitmonlee
The user cuts a quick spin and lashes out with a sharp kick.
User	First Used In	Notes
	Hitmonlee swings his leg around and roundhouse kicks the opponent.
Red's Hitmonlee	File 3: Giovanni	Debut

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Pokémon	Method
Hitmontop
The user rolls around and kicks at the same time.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Hitmontop spins around and kicks the opponent more than twice.
Team Rocket Scientist's Hitmontop	Let's Save The Lugia!	Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon	Method
Hitmonlee
The user swings their leg around and kicks the opponent.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Hitmonlee swings his legs around and kicks the opponent.
Bruno's Hitmonlee	Electrode's Big Shock	Debut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Pokémon	Method
Hitmontop
The user rolls around and kicks at the same time.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Hitmontop spins around and kicks the opponent while spinning.
Shu's Hitmontop	GDZ63	Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	迴旋踢 Wùihsyùhntek * 旋風腿 Syùhnfūngtek *
Chinese	Mandarin	迴旋踢 / 回旋踢 Huíxuántī * 旋風腿 / 旋风腿 Xuànfēngtuǐ *
Czech		Valivý kop
Danish		Rullespark
Dutch		Rolschop
Finnish		Rullapotku
French		Mawashi Geri
German		Fegekick
Greek		Περιστροφικό Λάκτισμα
Indonesian		Tendangan Berputar
Italian		Calciorullo^III+ Calcio-Rullo^I–II
Korean		돌려차기 Dollyeochagi
Portuguese	Brazil	Chute Rasteiro (manga) Chute Rolante (EP166, EP233, AG145, The Official Pokémon Handbook) Other names:* Chute Relâmpago, Chute Giratório, Pontapé Duplo, Pontapé Giratório, Pontapé Triplo, Soco Rolante
Portuguese	Portugal	Pontapé Rolante
Serbian		Šut iz Okreta
Spanish	Latin America	Patada Rodante (AG145) Patada Voladora (TLoT, HS04, AG126) Patada de Giro (EP173, EP221–EP233) Other names: Patada al Frente, Patada de Frente, Serie de Patadas, Giro Rápido, Patada Giratoria*
Spanish	Spain	Patada Giro
Turkish		Dönen Tekme
Vietnamese		Đá Xoay

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