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
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Rockruff family. Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc (Midday Form) or Lycanroc (Midnight Form) for 50 Candy.
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.
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
| 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
| 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
What counters Rockruff?
Rockruff is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves.
The best counter to Rockruff is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Crowned Sword Zacian and Dusk Mane Necrozma.
The top Rockruff counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Crowned Sword Zacian | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 95% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 92% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 91% | |
| Mega Lucario | 91% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
78 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 9.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |




