Pokémon type
Rock
Rockruff
#744 (Alola)
Best moveset for Rockruff
The best moves for Rockruff are Rock Throw and Stone Edge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
15.6DPS
50.4DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
50.4DPS
Trainer Battles
2.5EPT
2.18DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Rockruff family. Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc (Midday Form) or Lycanroc (Midnight Form) for 50 Candy.
- You can only evolve Rockruff into Lycanroc (Midday Form) during the day.
- You can only evolve Rockruff into Lycanroc (Midnight Form) during the night.
- You can only evolve Rockruff (Dusk Form) into Lycanroc (Dusk Form) at dusk.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Rockruff:
Game images
Rockruff, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Rockruff is a Rock Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves. Rockruff's best moveset is Rock Throw & Stone Edge and it has a Max CP of 1,074. Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc (Midday Form) or Lycanroc (Midnight Form).
About
"When it rubs the rocks on its neck against you, that's proof of its love for you. However, the rocks are sharp, so the gesture is quite painful!"
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | 13 | 15.6 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Rock Tomb | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Stone Edge | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rock Throw
15.6 DPS
|
Stone Edge
50.4 DPS
|
6.6 | 100% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
6.2 | 93% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Stone Edge
50.4 DPS
|
6 | 92% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
26 DPS
|
5.9 | 89% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
5.6 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
5.6 | 84% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
26 DPS
|
5.3 | 81% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Crunch
21.7 DPS
|
5.1 | 77% |
Counters & Raids
Top Rockruff counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Rockruff Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
78 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
| Level 50 | 120 |
Average size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 9.2 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
407 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
543 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
814 |
|
Level 40 |
950 |
|
Level 50 |
1,074 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 679 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 882 |