No. 0837

Rolycoly

Coal Pokémon

Official art

Rolycoly is a Rock-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass, with a base stat total of 240. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Rock

Height: 0.3 m 1′00″
Weight: 12 kg 26.5 lbs
Base stat total: 240 Higher than 4% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Steam Engine Heatproof Flash Fire

Pokédex entryShield

It can race around like a unicycle, even on rough, rocky terrain. Burning coal sustains it.

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Base stats

HP30105–137170–264

Atk4054–10176–196

Def5063–11294–218

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe3045–9058–174

Total240Higher than 4% 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 Def.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×

FireFlyingNormalPoison

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Heatproof: Fire becomes ¼×

With Flash Fire, hidden ability: Fire becomes 0×

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 30); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45

Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Rolycoly outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Rolycoly against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Rolycoly · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82		Rolycoly · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50		Rolycoly · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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

Steam Engine
This Pokémon's Speed is raised by 6 stages after it is damaged by Fire/Water moves.
Other Pokémon with Steam Engine 2
Carkol Coalossal
Heatproof
Fire damage against this Pokémon is dealt with 1/2 offensive stat; 1/2 burn damage.
Other Pokémon with Heatproof 4
Bronzor Bronzong Poltchageist Sinistcha
Flash Fire, hidden ability
This Pokémon's Fire attacks do 1.5× damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
Other Pokémon with Flash Fire 24
Vulpix Ninetales Growlithe Arcanine Ponyta Rapidash Flareon Cyndaquil Quilava Typhlosion Houndour Houndoom Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Heatmor Carkol Coalossal Sizzlipede Centiskorch Charcadet Armarouge Ceruledge

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0837RolycolyRock
1. Level 18
  #0838CarkolRockFire
  1. Level 34
    #0839CoalossalRockFire

Moves

Level up 10


1	SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
5	Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.	Normal	Physical	50	100%	40
10	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
15	Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
20	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
25	IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.	Fire	Special	60	100%	15
30	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
35	Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Fire	Physical	—	100%	10
40	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 31


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM90	SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.	Ground	Status	—	—	20
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Special	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM107	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM176	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
TM179	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
TM189	Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Fire	Physical	—	100%	10
TM207	Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	10
TM220	Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Rock	Special	120	90%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 3


Egg	BlockPrevents the target from switching out.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
Egg	ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5
Egg	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10

Biology

Rolycoly are rock and coal Pokémon that were commonplace in Galar homes up until 100 years ago. The coal that falls off their bodies was used for cooking and heating.

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Coal Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#161Crown Tundra#176Paldea#091

It can race around like a unicycle, even on rough, rocky terrain. Burning coal sustains it.
Shield
Most of its body has the same composition as coal. Fittingly, this Pokémon was first discovered in coal mines about 400 years ago.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Rolycoly
Japanese: タンドン
Japanese (romaji): Tandon
Korean: 탄동
Chinese (Traditional): 小炭仔
Chinese (Simplified): 小炭仔
French: Charbi
German: Klonkett
Spanish: Rolycoly
Italian: Rolycoly

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 48
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 11 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 3 (West)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 11 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 3 (West)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

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.