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No. 0744 · Generation VII · Alola

Rockruff

The Puppy Pokémon

TL;DR. Rockruff is a pure rock-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 280. It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.

Rock

It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.

Height0.5 m

Weight9.2 kg

AbilitiesKeen Eye, Vital Spirit

HiddenSteadfast

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 280. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45

Attack 65

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 30

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 60

Total280

280 base stat total, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 71st among Rock-types.

65 base Attack, Rockruff's strongest stat, ranking 49th of 74 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Rockruff in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rockruff reaches 950 CP at level 40 and 1,087 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack117

GO Defense78

GO Stamina128

Max CP (L40)950

Max CP (L50)1,074

Best buddy (L51)1,087

Raid catch CP 499–543 (L20). Weather boosted 624–679 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Rockruff.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rockruff, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Rockruff?

Rockruff is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Rockruff weak to?

Rockruff takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Rockruff resistant to?

Rockruff resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying. It has no full immunities.

How does Rockruff evolve?

Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc (Level 25 at day) or Lycanroc (Level 25 at night) or Lycanroc (Level 25 at dusk).

What generation is Rockruff from?

Rockruff was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0744.

What are Rockruff's base stats?

Rockruff has HP 45, Attack 65, Defense 40, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 40, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 280.

What are Rockruff's abilities?

Rockruff can have the abilities Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, plus the Hidden Ability Steadfast.

Is Rockruff legendary or mythical?

No. Rockruff is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Rockruff's best stat?

Rockruff's highest base stat is Attack at 65, which ranks 49th of 74 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Rockruff good?

Rockruff has a base stat total of 280, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 71st among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms