Pokemon Sword and Shield Rockruff | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

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.

Regular

Shiny

Rockruff Galar Pokedex ID: ?

Rock

Weight
20.3lbs

Category
Puppy Pokémon

Height
1'08"

Exp Group
Field

Egg Steps
3,840

Hatch Cycle

Ev Yield
1 Attack Point(s)

Exp Group
Medium Fast

Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%

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.

Pokedex

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

Level 25, Daytime, in Pokémon Sun or Ultra Sun

Lycanroc

Rockruff

Level 25, Daytime, in Pokémon Sun or Ultra Sun

Lycanroc

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Rockruff	280	65	40	30	40	45	60
Lycanroc	487	115	65	55	65	75	112

Evolution Chart

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)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	4%	16 - 21
Challenge Road	1%	16 - 21

Weather Guide

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.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Rockruff Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

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, Flying, 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	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Silvally	Normal		570
Arcanine	Fire		555
Togekiss	Fairy	Flying	545
Gyarados	Water	Flying	540
Snorlax	Normal		540

View Type Chart

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.

Level Up Moves
(Learned)
TM Moves
(Reusable Item)
TR Moves
(One Time Use Item)

Rockruff Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	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	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	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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