Pokemon Sword and Shield Rockruff is a Rock Type Puppy Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves. You can find and catch Rockruff in Challenge Road with a 4% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Rockruff are 45 HP, 65 Attack, 30 SP Attack, 40 Defense, 40 SP Defense, and 60 Speed.
| 20.3lbs |
| Weight |
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| Puppy Pokémon |
| Category |
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| 1'08" |
| Height |
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| Field |
| Exp Group |
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| 3,840 |
| Egg Steps |
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| Hatch Cycle |
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| 1 Attack Point(s) |
| Ev Yield |
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| Medium Fast |
| Exp Group |
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| 50% 50% |
| Gender |
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List of Rockruff Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
| Total | 280 | |
| HP | 45 | |
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 40 | |
| Special Attack | 30 | |
| Special Defense | 40 | |
| Speed | 60 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Rockruff to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.
Rockruff Abilities
| Ability | Type | Effect |
| Keen Eye | Normal | Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy. |
| Vital Spirit | Normal | The Pokémon is full of vitality, and that prevents it from falling asleep. |
| Steadfast | Hidden | The Pokémon’s determination boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches. |
Pokemon Sword and Shield Rockruff Evolutions
How do i evolve Rockruff in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Pokemon Sword and Shield Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc when you reach Level 25, Daytime, in Pokémon Sun or Ultra Sun.
Rockruff Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Rockruff?
A popular spawn location you can find Rockruff is in the Challenge Road area with a 4% chance to spawn during Normal weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Rockruff Raids
Where do i find Rockruff Raids?
You can find Rockruff raids in the following locations: Fields of Honor, Challenge Road, Training Lowlands, Potbottom Desert.
This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Rockruff Weakness
Rockruff is a Rock Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, , Poison, Fire type moves.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4.0x Damage | |
| 2.0x Damage |  Fighting Ground Steel Water Grass |
| 0.5x Damage |  Normal Flying Poison Fire |
| 0.25x Damage | |
| Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Rockruff Weak Against?
| Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gyarados |  Water |  Flying | 540 |
 Milotic | Water | 540 | |
 Rhyperior |  Ground |  Rock | 535 |
 Lapras | Water |  Ice | 535 |
 Mamoswine | Ice | Ground | 530 |
What pokemon is Rockruff Strong Against?
Pokemon SW and SH Rockruff Moves List
What moves can Rockruff learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Rockruff can learn the rock type move Stone Edge at level 48. This Physical move High critical hit ratio. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Rock type +50% STAB damage.
Rockruff Level Up Moves
| Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| 1 | Leer | | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Lowers opponent's Defense. |
| 4 | Sand Attack | | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
| 8 | Double Team | | Status | — | — | 15 | Raises user's Evasiveness. |
| 12 | Rock Throw | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 15 | |
| 16 | Howl | | Status | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Attack. |
| 20 | Bite |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | May cause flinching. |
| 24 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
| 28 | Roar | | Status | — | — | 20 | In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
| 32 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
| 36 | Crunch | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
| 40 | Scary Face | | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Sharply lowers opponent's Speed. |
| 44 | Stealth Rock | | Status | — | — | 20 | Damages opponent switching into battle. |
| 48 | Stone Edge | | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |
TM Moves Rockruff can learn
| TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 | Rest |  | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TM26 | Scary Face | | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Sharply lowers opponent's Speed. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
| TM66 | Thunder Fang |  | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent. |
| TM68 | Fire Fang |  | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | May cause flinching and/or burn opponent. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
| TM85 | Snarl | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Special Attack. |
| TM98 | Stomping Tantrum | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
Rockruff TR Moves
| TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR00 | Swords Dance | | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Attack. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
| TR31 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
| TR32 | Crunch | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
| TR37 | Taunt | | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Opponent can only use moves that attack. |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | | Status | — | — | 15 | Sharply raises user's Defense. |
| TR67 | Earth Power | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt | | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
| TR74 | Iron Head | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
| TR75 | Stone Edge | | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | | Status | — | — | 20 | Damages opponent switching into battle. |
| TR90 | Play Rough |  | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | May lower opponent's Attack. |
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