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 | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 9.2 kg (20.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Keen Eye 2. Vital Spirit Steadfast (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 103 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 126 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 157 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (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 | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 9.2 kg (20.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Own Tempo |
| Local № | 103 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 126 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 157 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (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
Rockruff changes
- In Generation 7, Rockruff has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Rockruff
| 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! |
| Sword | 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. |
| Shield | This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks. |
Own Tempo Rockruff
| Sword | 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. |
|---|---|
| Shield | This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks. |
Moves learned by Rockruff
- In other generations
- 7
Moves learnt by level up
Rockruff learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 |
| 4 | Sand Attack | Ground | | — | 100 |
| 8 | Double Team | Normal | | — | — |
| 12 | Rock Throw | Rock | | 50 | 90 |
| 16 | Howl | Normal | | — | — |
| 20 | Bite | Dark | | 60 | 100 |
| 24 | Rock Tomb | Rock | | 60 | 95 |
| 28 | Roar | Normal | | — | — |
| 32 | Rock Slide | Rock | | 75 | 90 |
| 36 | Crunch | Dark | | 80 | 100 |
| 40 | Scary Face | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 44 | Stealth Rock | Rock | | — | — |
| 48 | Stone Edge | Rock | | 100 | 80 |
Egg moves
Rockruff learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rockruff egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Rockruff is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | | 75 | 90 |
| 24 | Snore | Normal |  | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | | 60 | 95 |
| 66 | Thunder Fang | Electric | | 65 | 95 |
| 68 | Fire Fang | Fire | | 65 | 95 |
| 76 | Round | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
| 85 | Snarl | Dark | | 55 | 95 |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Rockruff is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | | — | — |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | | 100 | 75 |
| 32 | Crunch | Dark | | 80 | 100 |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | | — | 100 |
| 42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | | 90 | 100 |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | | 90 | 100 |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | | 80 | 90 |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | | 80 | 100 |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | | 100 | 80 |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | | — | — |
| 90 | Play Rough | Fairy | | 90 | 90 |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Roar | Normal | | — | — |
| 06 | 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 | | — | — |
- In other generations
- 7
Rockruff sprites
| Type | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
 |
| Shiny |
 |
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Where to find Rockruff
| Sun Moon |
Ten Carat Hill |
|---|---|
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 1, Ten Carat Hill |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Challenge Road |
Answers to Rockruff questions
- What's a good LC moveset for Rockruff?
- If I breed the Event Rockruff/Dusk Lycanroc, the baby Rockruff will able to evolve into Dusk Lycanroc?
- Can the Event Rockruff evolve into Lycanroc Midday & Midnight too?
- Dusk Lycanroc's evolution is applies for in-game or real time? And it can evolve after lvl 25?
- If I trade a Rockruff from Sun to Moon, will it evolve into Midday or Midnight form?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English, Spanish, Italian | Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Japanese | イワンコ (Iwanko) |
| German | Wuffels |
| French | Rocabot |
Name origin
- rock
- stone, boulder
- ruff
- dog’s bark