Rookidee (#0821) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3898–145186–280

Atk4746–10889–212

Def3536–9567–185

SpA3334–9363–181

SpD3536–9567–185

Spe5755–119107–234

Total245Higher 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 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 57). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+119Max109No SP77Min69Scarf178Tailwind238

At max Speed, Rookidee outspeeds 11 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

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Fighting½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Unnerve
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Big PecksHidden ability
Protects against Defense drops.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0821RookideeFlying
1. Level 18#0822CorvisquireFlying
  1. Level 38#0823CorviknightFlyingSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

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

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

4Power TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10

8Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

12Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

16PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

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

24Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

28Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

32SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

36Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 25

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

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

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

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

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

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

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

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

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

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

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%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

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

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

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

Egg moves 7

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggRock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

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

EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

EggTailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Tiny Bird Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#021Crown Tundra#163Paldea#040Hyperspace#073

Jumping nimbly about, this small-bodied Pokémon takes advantage of even the slightest opportunity to disorient larger opponents.
Shield
It will bravely challenge any opponent, no matter how powerful. This Pokémon benefits from every battle—even a defeat increases its strength a bit.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ココガラ
Japanese (romaji): Kokogara
Korean: 파라꼬
Chinese (Traditional): 稚山雀
Chinese (Simplified): 稚山雀
French: Minisange
German: Meikro
Spanish: Rookidee
Italian: Rookidee

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 49
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Route 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 4–7
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3

Sword 9 areas

East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 4–7
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3