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.
It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.
Stat spread.
Total of 280. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Rockruff first appeared on March 1, 2022, during Welcome to Alola.
- Rockruff
- Dusk Form
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 17 to Jun 30, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 9 to Jun 15, 2026 | 1-star | Candela's Quest for Victory |
| May 13 to May 20, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 25 to Apr 1, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 14 to Jul 28, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Rockruff as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rockruff is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Rockruff vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 74 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rockruff | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Attack | 65 | 87 | -22 |
| Defense | 40 | 104 | -64 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 59 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Speed | 60 | 52 | +8 |
| Total | 280 | 443 | -163 |
Rockruff appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Rockruff is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Rockruff.
Every main-series game Rockruff is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Four
- WildEast Province: Area Two
- WildWest Province: Area One
- WildWest Province: Area One (Psychic Type) (Own Tempo Form)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (Standard Form)
- WildReveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds (Standard Form) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildChallenge Road (Standard Form) (The Isle of Armor)
- WildFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Challenge Road, Loop Lagoon (Wanderer) (Standard Form) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Training Lowlands, Potbottom Desert, Challenge Road (Max Raid Battle) (Standard Form) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidChallenge Road (Max Raid Battle) (Own Tempo Form) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildTen Carat Hill (Standard Form)
- Not availableUnobtainable (Own Tempo Form)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 1, Ten Carat Hill (Standard Form)
- WildEvents or breed event Rockruff (Own Tempo Form)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Rockruff appears in 81 episodes.
From SM002 (2016-11-17) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Rockruff in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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