Rockruff: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk6576–128121–251

Def4054–10176–196

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe6072–123112–240

Total280Higher than 10% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×

FireFlyingNormalPoison

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Rockruff outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Keen Eye →
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Sentret Furret Hoothoot Noctowl Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Skuntank Chatot Skorupi Drapion Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier
This Pokémon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Everything about Vital Spirit →
Other Pokémon with Vital Spirit 15
Mankey Primeape Galarian Mr. Mime Electabuzz Magmar Delibird Tyrogue Elekid Magby Vigoroth Electivire Magmortar Lillipup Midnight Lycanroc Annihilape
If this Pokémon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.
Everything about Steadfast →
Other Pokémon with Steadfast 14
Machop Machoke Machamp Galarian Farfetch’d Scyther Mega Mewtwo X Tyrogue Hitmontop Riolu Lucario Gallade Lycanroc Dubwool Sirfetch’d

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0744RockruffRock
1. Level 25 during the day
  #0745LycanrocRock
2. Level 25 at night
  #0745Midnight LycanrocRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15

8Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

12Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

16HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40

20Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

24Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

28RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

32Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

36Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

40Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

44Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

48Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 3

EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

EggLast ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5

EggThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

Biology

Rockruff are dog Pokémon that evolve into one of three forms. It shows affection by rubbing the sharp rocks on its neck on you.

Design & origin

The Rock typing of Rockruff stems from the Pokémon possibly being based on the extinct Hawaiian Poi Dog.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Puppy Pokémon
: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Brown

: —

Original Alola#103Original Melemele#103Original Poni#053Updated Alola#126Updated Melemele#126Updated Poni#065Isle of Armor#157Paldea#089Kitakami#070

This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.
Shield
This Pokémon can bond very strongly with its Trainer, but it also has a habit of biting. Raising a Rockruff for a long time can be challenging.
Sword
When it rubs the rocks on its neck against you, that’s proof of its love for you. However, the rocks are sharp, so the gesture is quite painful!
Ultra Moon
As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them.
Ultra Sun
This Pokémon has lived with people since times long ago. It can sense when its Trainer is in the dumps and will stick close by its Trainer’s side.
Moon
It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.
Sun

Names around the world

English: Rockruff
Japanese: イワンコ
Japanese (romaji): Iwanko
Korean: 암멍이
Chinese (Traditional): 岩狗狗
Chinese (Simplified): 岩狗狗
French: Rocabot
German: Wuffels
Spanish: Rockruff
Italian: Rockruff

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

: 1 Atk
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 56
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Challenge Road (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14

Moon 1 area

Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13

Sun 1 area

Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.