Rolycoly Best Moveset
Rock at 40 Attack and 30 Speed with AbilitySteam Engine boosting Speed drastically when hit by Fire or Water. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset needs Fire/Water hits to function, and the stats can't use the Speed boost. Evolve through to Coalossal.
Rolycoly was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was Rolycoly's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran steam engine with Eviolite, favoring a Lonely nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Rolycoly best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Meteor Beam
- Stone Edge
- Explosion
Rolycoly was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Rolycoly maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Steamengine with Focus Sash, favoring a Calm nature.
Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Will O Wisp
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Rolycoly Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Rolycoly for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Heatproof reduces Fire damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
What is Rolycoly Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Rolycoly
Scizor can KO Rolycoly with Close Combat (372-438%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (276-325%). Breloom's Mach Punch also KOs at 114-134%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rolycoly View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x188-221%KO Knock Off101-119%KO U Turn163-192%KO Close Combat 2x372-438%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rolycoly View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x276-325%KO Flip Turn 2x166-196%KO Liquidation 2x234-276%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rolycoly View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x114-134%KO Bullet Seed 2x72-85% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rolycoly View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed43-51% Close Combat 2x392-462%KO Aura Sphere 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rolycoly View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x283-333%KO | ||
Evolution
Rolycoly is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Carkol first, then eventually reaches Coalossal. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 270 total stats over Rolycoly. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rolycoly easily with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
How to Get Rolycoly
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Rolycoly's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Rolycoly in SV
Rolycoly is your first catch on the way to Rolycoly. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-34 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Rolycoly ✓East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.5-23OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.5-23OverworldRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CarkolEast Province (Area Three) - MineLv.25-34OverworldRate 18%or evolve from Rolycoly (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into CoalossalBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Coalossal egg.
Rolycoly is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 32 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Rolycoly in SwSh
To get Rolycoly, start by catching Rolycoly through walking encounters at Lv. 10-65. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Rolycoly ✓Route 3 - GarbageLv.10-13OverworldRate 99%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldRate 35%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-15CaveRate 30%All WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%Intense SunGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 5%Intense SunGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldRate 60%OvercastGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldRate 60%SandstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldRate 60%Intense SunGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 30%RainingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 30%ThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 30%SnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldSwordRate 30%SnowingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingGiant's Cap - GroundLv.31-34OverworldShieldRate 10%Raining
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CarkolStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 40%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%SandstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 10%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Intense SunLakeside CaveLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%All Weatheror evolve from Rolycoly (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into CoalossalDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 2%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 25%Intense Sunor evolve from Carkol (Step 2)
Base Stats
Rolycoly's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Defense EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
Chunks of the surface of this Pokémon’s body that have grown old and flaked off have long been used for fuel as an alternative to coal.
Rolycoly Guide
Rolycoly does the job early-game if you need a Rock type on your team. Evolve it into Carkol before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Rolycoly has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves