Rolycoly

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

Rolycoly is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8. It is known as the Coal Pokémon.

Rolycoly has no problem dashing through dark areas or rough terrain. Its red eye can illuminate dark areas, while it uses the lump of coal attached to its body like a wheel to move through coal mines and caves. It seems to be able to travel smoothly even over rough terrain.

Rolycoly

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0837
Type	Rock
Species	Coal Pokémon
Height	0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight	12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Steam Engine 2. Heatproof Flash Fire (hidden ability)
Local №	0161 (Sword/Shield) 0091 (Scarlet/Violet) 0176 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	48
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	30	170	264
Attack	40	76	196
Defense	50	94	218
Sp. Atk	40	76	196
Sp. Def	50	94	218
Speed	30	58	174
Total	240	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 Rolycoly.

Steam Engine ability Heatproof ability Flash Fire ability

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

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	¼	2		2		2	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	0	2		2		2	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							2

Evolution chart

#0837
Rolycoly
Rock

(Level 18)

#0838
Carkol
Rock · Fire

(Level 34)

#0839
Coalossal
Rock · Fire

Pokédex entries

Sword	Most of its body has the same composition as coal. Fittingly, this Pokémon was first discovered in coal mines about 400 years ago.
Shield	It can race around like a unicycle, even on rough, rocky terrain. Burning coal sustains it.
Scarlet	On sunny days, Rolycoly will come out onto grassy plains and roll around. Then it will eat the grass that gets tangled in its wheel-like leg.
Violet	Chunks of the surface of this Pokémon’s body that have grown old and flaked off have long been used for fuel as an alternative to coal.

Moves learned by Rolycoly

In other generations
8
9

Scarlet/Violet Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Rolycoly learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Smokescreen	Normal	—	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
5	Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100
10	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
15	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
20	Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
25	Incinerate	Fire	60	100
30	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
35	Heat Crash	Fire	—	100
40	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90

Egg moves

Rolycoly learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rolycoly gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Block	Normal	—	—
Explosion	Normal	250	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100

Moves learnt by TM

Rolycoly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal	90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
25	Facade	Normal	70	100
28	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
36	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
47	Endure	Normal	—	—
51	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
55	Dig	Ground	80	100
66	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
74	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
76	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
85	Rest	Psychic	—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
90	Spikes	Ground	—	—
99	Iron Head	Steel	80	100
101	Power Gem	Rock	80	100
103	Substitute	Normal	—	—
104	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
107	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
116	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
150	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
171	Tera Blast	Normal	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Smokescreen	Normal	—	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
5	Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100
10	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
15	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
20	Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
25	Incinerate	Fire	60	100
30	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
35	Heat Crash	Fire	—	100
40	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90

Egg moves

Rolycoly learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rolycoly gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Block	Normal	—	—
Explosion	Normal	250	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100

Move Tutor moves

Rolycoly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Meteor Beam	Rock		120	90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
20	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
49	Sand Tomb	Ground	35	85
54	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
76	Round	Normal	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Rolycoly is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
23	Spikes	Ground	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
52	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
74	Iron Head	Steel	80	100
75	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
88	Heat Crash	Fire	—	100

In other generations
8
9

Rolycoly sprites

Type	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny	—	—

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Where to find Rolycoly

Sword Shield	Route 3, Galar Mine, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	East Province (Area Three)

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Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Rolycoly
Japanese	タンドン (Tan don)
German	Klonkett
French	Charbi

Name origin

roly-poly: round, plump
coal: black substance used as fuel