Rockruff

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Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

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.

Rockruff Own Tempo Rockruff

Additional artwork

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rockruff.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	2		2		2	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							2

Rockruff (Own Tempo Rockruff)

Additional artwork

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Rockruff.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	2		2		2	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							2

Evolution chart

#744
Rockruff
Rock

(Level 25, Daytime, in Pokémon Sun or Ultra Sun)

#745
Lycanroc
Midday Form
Rock

(Level 25, Nighttime, in Pokémon Moon or Ultra Moon)

#745
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
Rock

#744
Rockruff
Own Tempo Rockruff
Rock

(Level 25, Dusk 5-6pm, in Ultra Sun/Moon)

#745
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
Rock

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
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Rockruff learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Endeavor	Normal	—	100
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Thrash	Normal	120	100

Moves learnt by TM

Rockruff is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	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	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	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	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	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	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
8

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

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