Rockruff (#0744) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk6563–128121–251

Def4040–10176–196

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe6058–123112–240

Total280Higher than 10% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Grass2×Ground2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Vital Spirit
Prevents sleep.
SteadfastHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0744RockruffRock
1. Level 25 (day) · or · Level 25 (night) · or · Level 25 (dusk)#0745LycanrocRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

8Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

12Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

16HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

20BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

24Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

28RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

32Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

36CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

40Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

44Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

48Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 3

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Puppy Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#103Original Melemele#103Original Poni#053Updated Alola#126Updated Melemele#126Updated Poni#065Isle of Armor#157Paldea#089Kitakami#070

This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.
Shield
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
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
As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them.
Ultra Sun
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
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 56
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 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