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Rockruff

Puppy Pokémon

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Rockruff official artwork
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Rockruff is a Rock-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass, with a base stat total of 280. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Rock
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
9.2 kg 20.3 lbs
Base stat total
280 Higher than 10% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.
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Base stats

HP45120–152200–294
Atk6576–128121–251
Def4054–10176–196
SpA3045–9058–174
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe6072–123112–240
Total280Higher than 10% of Pokémon
HP45Atk65Def40Spe60SpD40SpA30

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 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×
FireFlyingNormalPoison
Takes normal damage from 9 types
RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

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 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Rockruff outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Rockruff against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Rockruff · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Rockruff · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80Rockruff · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0744RockruffRock
    1. Level 25 during the day
      #0745LycanrocRock
    2. Level 25 at night
      #0745Midnight LycanrocRock

Moves

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
8Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
12Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhys5090%15
16HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
20Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
24Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
28RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
32Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
36Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
40Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
44Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
48Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 3

EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
EggLast ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5
EggThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

Biology

Rockruff are dog Pokémon that evolve into one of three forms. It shows affection by rubbing the sharp rocks on its neck on you.

Design & origin

The Rock typing of Rockruff stems from the Pokémon possibly being based on the extinct Hawaiian Poi Dog.

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

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Puppy Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
—
Original Alola#103Original Melemele#103Original Poni#053Updated Alola#126Updated Melemele#126Updated Poni#065Isle of Armor#157Paldea#089Kitakami#070

  1. This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

  3. 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!

    Ultra Moon

  4. As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them.

    Ultra Sun

  5. 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.

    Moon

  6. It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Rockruff
Japanese
イワンコ
Japanese (romaji)
Iwanko
Korean
암멍이
Chinese (Traditional)
岩狗狗
Chinese (Simplified)
岩狗狗
French
Rocabot
German
Wuffels
Spanish
Rockruff
Italian
Rockruff

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

1 Atk
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
56
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
  • Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
  • Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Moon 1 area
  • Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13
Sun 1 area
  • Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13

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.