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Rockruff - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

Rockruff - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Rockruff, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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SkarmorySkarmory RockruffRockruff Lycanroc (Midday Form)Lycanroc (Midday Form)

Rockruff - Type and Abilities

Rockruff - Type

Rockruff
Puppy Pokémon
Pokemon - Rockruff
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Rock Image -

Rockruff Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
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Takes 0.5x damage
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Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Rockruff Pokédex Entries

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Shield
This Pokémon can bond very strongly with its Trainer, but it also has a habit of biting. Raising a Rockruff for a long time can be challenging.
This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.

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Rockruff Abilities

Name Description
Keen Eye Prevents other Pokemon from lowering accuracy.
Vital Spirit Prevents the Pokemon from falling asleep.

Rockruff Hidden Ability

Name Description
Steadfast Raises Speed each time the Pokemon Flinches.

Rockruff Egg Group

Egg Groups
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Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Atk+1

Base Stats of Rockruff

HP
45
Atk
65
Def
40
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
40
Speed
60
Total Base Stats
280

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Rockruff Evolution

Evolution Line
Rockruff ImageRockruff Lvl + Own Tempo Ability (Between 7PM and 8PM)
Lycanroc (Dusk Form) ImageLycanroc (Dusk Form)
Lvl 25 (Day)
Lycanroc (Midday Form) ImageLycanroc (Midday Form)
Lvl 25 (Night)
Lycanroc (Midnight Form) ImageLycanroc (Midnight Form)

How to Get Rockruff

Locations in the Wild

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Challenge Road
Sunny Fog Sandstorm Snowstorm Snow Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Rare

Set Location Encounter

Map Weather
Fields of Honor
Sunny Clear
Soothing Wetlands
Clear
Loop Lagoon
Clear
Challenge Road
Sunny Fog Cloudy Clear

Rockruff only appears during Sunny and Fog weather conditions in Shield.

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Potbottom Desert Rare Den B Yes
Potbottom Desert Den B No
Training Lowlands Rare Den A Yes
Training Lowlands Den A No
Challenge Road Rare Den C Yes
Challenge Road Den C No
Fields of Honor Rare Den G Yes
Fields of Honor Den G No

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Learnset of Rockruff

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Tackle Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
Base Leer Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
4 Sand Attack Pokemon Ground Image - 100 15
8 Double Team Pokemon Normal Image - - 15
12 Rock Throw Pokemon Rock Image 50 90 15
16 Howl Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
20 Bite Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
24 Rock Tomb Pokemon Rock Image 60 95 15
28 Roar Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
32 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
36 Crunch Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
40 Scary Face Pokemon Normal Image - 100 10
44 Stealth Rock Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
48 Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Image 100 80 5

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM22 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM26 Scary Face Pokemon Normal Image - 100 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM48 Rock Tomb Pokemon Rock Image 60 95 15
TM66 Thunder Fang Pokemon Electric Image 65 95 15
TM68 Fire Fang Pokemon Fire Image 65 95 15
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM85 Snarl Pokemon Dark Image 55 95 15
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Pokemon Ground Image 75 100 10

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR00 Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR31 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
TR32 Crunch Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR37 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TR42 Hyper Voice Pokemon Normal Image 90 100 10
TR46 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
TR67 Earth Power Pokemon Ground Image 90 100 10
TR69 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Psychic Image 80 90 15
TR74 Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 15
TR75 Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Image 100 80 5
TR76 Stealth Rock Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
TR90 Play Rough Pokemon Fairy Image 90 90 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Thrash Pokemon Normal Image 120 100 10
Endeavor Pokemon Normal Image - 100 5
Last Resort Pokemon Normal Image 140 100 5

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Rockruff in Other Pokemon Games

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