Rockruff PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Rockruff Pokedex Guide

Discover Rockruff battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Rockruff. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Rockruff in PokeRogueDex.

Rockruff Sprites

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Rockruff Pokémon Abilities

Rocky PayloadPowers up Rock-type moves.
Keen EyeKeen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's accuracy.
Vital SpiritThe Pokémon is full of vitality, and that prevents it from falling asleep.
SteadfastThe Pokémon's determination boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches.

Rockruff Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP45
Attack65
Defense40
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def40
Speed60
Sum280

Rockruff Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight9.2Kg
Starter Cost3
TypesRock

Rockruff Evolution Chart

Rockruff Type Matchups

Rockruff Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal0.5
Fire0.5
Water2
Electric1
Grass2
Ice1
Fighting2
Poison0.5
Ground2
Flying0.5
Psychic1
Bug1
Rock1
Ghost1
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel2
Fairy1

Rockruff Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire2
Water1
Electric1
Grass1
Ice2
Fighting0.5
Poison1
Ground0.5
Flying2
Psychic1
Bug2
Rock1
Ghost1
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel0.5
Fairy1

Rockruff Egg Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
High Horsepower
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net959510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Tidy Up
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user tidies up and removes the effects of Spikes, Stealth Rock, Sticky Web, Toxic Spikes, and Substitute. This also boosts the user's Attack and Speed stats.
Ice Spinner
Ice
pokemon ICE | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.
Mighty Cleave
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net951005The user wields the light that has accumulated atop its head to cleave the target. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Rockruff Level Up Moves

LevelNameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
1Tackle
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1Leer
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10030The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
4Sand Attack
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net-10015Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
8Double Team
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
12Rock Throw
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net509015The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.
16Howl
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--40The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.
20Bite
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010025The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
24Rock Tomb
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net609515Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
28Roar
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
32Rock Slide
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net759010Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
36Crunch
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
40Scary Face
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
44Stealth Rock
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
48Stone Edge
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net100805The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rockruff Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Swords Dance
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Body Slam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8510015The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Roar
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Dig
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Double Team
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Rest
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net--5The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Rock Slide
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net759010Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Substitute (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Snore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net5010015This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Protect
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Scary Face
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Mud-Slap
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net2010010The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Sandstorm
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--10A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.
Endure
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Charm
Fairy
pokemon FAIRY | pokeroguedex.net-10020The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Swagger
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8515The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10015If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Iron Tail
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net1007515The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Hidden Power
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Crunch
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Facade
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net7010020This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Taunt (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10020The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Helping Hand
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Endeavor
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-1005This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Hyper Voice
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net9010010The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Rock Tomb
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net609515Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Iron Defense
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net--15The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Covet
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010025The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.
Rock Polish
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Earth Power
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net9010010The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Thunder Fang
Electric
pokemon ELECTRIC | pokeroguedex.net659515The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
Fire Fang
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net809015The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Rock Climb
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Iron Head
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Stone Edge
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net100805The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Stealth Rock
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Round (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Echoed Voice
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010015The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
Bulldoze
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Snarl
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net559515The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Play Rough
Fairy
pokemon FAIRY | pokeroguedex.net909010The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Confide
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Psychic Fangs
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net8510010The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
Stomping Tantrum
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Tera Blast (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010010If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.
Trailblaze
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net5010020The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.