Pokemon Guide
Rockruff is a Rock-type Pokemon. This guide covers Rockruff’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions build information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Rockruff guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Rockruff is a Rock-type Puppy Pokemon from Alola. It evolves into one of Lycanroc’s forms depending on evolution conditions.
Competitive Overview
Rockruff is mostly an early-game physical attacker. Its value comes from evolving into Lycanroc, which offers better Speed, Attack and form-based utility.
Here are the key facts to know about Rockruff, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Rockruff
#0744
Rock
Puppy Pokemon
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
20.3 lbs / 9.2 kg
9.2 kg
Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, Own Tempo
Rockruff’s base stats help define how it performs in battle across Pokemon games.
These are some of Rockruff’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
A useful option for Rockruff across Pokemon games depending on format, coverage needs and availability.
Use the section below to view Rockruff’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Rockruff is a Rock-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.
Rock
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel
Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying
None
None
Rockruff’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Keen Eye can affect how Rockruff performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Vital Spirit can affect how Rockruff performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Own Tempo can affect how Rockruff performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc. Its form depends on the game, time of day and ability conditions.
Evolution
Rock
Starting form
Evolution
Rock
Evolves from Rockruff
Rockruff’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Red | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Blue | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Yellow | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Gold | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Silver | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Crystal | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Ruby | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Sapphire | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Emerald | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon FireRed | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon LeafGreen | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Diamond | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Pearl | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Platinum | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon HeartGold | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon SoulSilver | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Black | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon White | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Black 2 | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon White 2 | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon X | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Y | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Omega Ruby | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Pokemon Alpha Sapphire | Not available because Rockruff had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sun | Found on Alola routes and Ten Carat Hill areas depending on version. |
| Pokemon Moon | Found on Alola routes and Ten Carat Hill areas depending on version. |
| Pokemon Ultra Sun | Found on Alola routes and Ten Carat Hill areas depending on version. |
| Pokemon Ultra Moon | Found on Alola routes and Ten Carat Hill areas depending on version. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sword | Found in the Isle of Armor or transfer from another game. |
| Pokemon Shield | Found in the Isle of Armor or transfer from another game. |
| Pokemon Brilliant Diamond | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Shining Pearl | Not available in this game. |
| Pokemon Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Scarlet | Found in Paldea. |
| Pokemon Violet | Found in Paldea. |
| Pokemon Legends Z-A | Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Rockruff |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Winds and Waves | Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Rockruff. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Rockruff is a Rock-type Pokemon.
Rockruff is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves.
Rockruff’s abilities are Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, Own Tempo.
Rockruff’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Rockruff.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Rockruff.
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