Rolycoly (#0837) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3090–137170–264

Atk4040–10176–196

Def5049–11294–218

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe3031–9058–174

Total240Higher than 4% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Rolycoly outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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

With Heatproof: Fire becomes ¼×

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Steam Engine
Boosts the Speed stat drastically when the Pokémon is hit by a Fire- or Water-type move.
Heatproof
Halves damage from Fire moves and burns.
Flash FireHidden ability
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0837RolycolyRock
1. Level 18#0838CarkolRockFire
  1. Level 34#0839CoalossalRockFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 10

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

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

5Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

10Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

15Rock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

20Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

25IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

30Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

35Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

40Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM / HM / TR 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

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

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

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

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

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

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

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

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

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

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 3

EggBlockPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

EggExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Coal Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#161Crown Tundra#176Paldea#091

It can race around like a unicycle, even on rough, rocky terrain. Burning coal sustains it.
Shield
Most of its body has the same composition as coal. Fittingly, this Pokémon was first discovered in coal mines about 400 years ago.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: タンドン
Japanese (romaji): Tandon
Korean: 탄동
Chinese (Traditional): 小炭仔
Chinese (Simplified): 小炭仔
French: Charbi
German: Klonkett
Spanish: Rolycoly
Italian: Rolycoly

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 48
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 11 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 3 (West)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 11 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Galar MineWalking in the overworld · Lv 11–14
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp. · Lv 31–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 3 (West)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30