Rockruff
Rockruff is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Puppy Pokémon
.
Rockruff has an excellent sense of smell, and once it has smelled an odor, it doesn’t forget it! There are tales of these Pokémon getting separated from their Trainers, then using the faintest traces of their scent to track them for days until they are reunited!
Rockruff is a sociable Pokémon, but as it grows, its disposition gets wilder. If it begins to howl when the sun goes down, that is proof that it’s close to evolving. It’s said that it leaves its Trainer’s side to evolve and returns again when fully evolved.
Pokédex data
| National № | 744 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock |
| Species | Puppy Pokémon |
| Height | 1′08″ (0.5 m) |
| Weight | 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg) |
| Abilities | 1. Keen Eye 2. Vital Spirit Steadfast (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 103 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 126 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 56 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 280 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 744 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock |
| Species | Puppy Pokémon |
| Height | 1′08″ (0.5 m) |
| Weight | 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg) |
| Abilities | 1. Own Tempo |
| Local № | 103 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 126 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 56 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 280 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| Sun | It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up. |
|---|---|
| Moon | 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. |
| Ultra Sun | As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them. |
| Ultra Moon | 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! |
Moves learned by Rockruff
Moves learnt by level up
Rockruff learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 18 | Odor Sleuth | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 26 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 34 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 37 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 45 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 48 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 |
Egg moves
Rockruff learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rockruff egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 |
Move Tutor moves
Rockruff can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Rockruff is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Rockruff does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Moves learnt by TM
Rockruff does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Rockruff sprites
| Type | Generation 7 |
|---|---|
| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Rockruff
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ten Carat Hill |
|---|---|
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Rockruff questions
- If I breed the Event Rockruff/Dusk Lycanroc, the baby Rockruff will able to evolve into Dusk Lycanroc?
- What's a good LC moveset for Rockruff?
- If I trade a Rockruff from Sun to Moon, will it evolve into Midday or Midnight form?
- Dusk Lycanroc's evolution is applies for in-game or real time? And it can evolve after lvl 25?
- Can the Event Rockruff evolve into Lycanroc Midday & Midnight too?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Japanese | イワンコ (Iwanko) |
| German | Wuffels |
| French | Rocabot |
Name origin
- rock
- stone, boulder
- ruff
- dog’s bark