Rockruff
Rock-type, Generation 7. Evolves into Lycanroc (Midday) for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Throw Stone Edge
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Rockruff takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 323
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 543 CP
Rockruff moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Stone Edge Best STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Costumes & special forms 3
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Rockruff raid guide
Best counters against Rockruff
How to get Rockruff
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 821 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 889 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 511 | 556 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 636 | 692 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 511 | 556 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 387 | 421 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 511 | 556 |
Is Rockruff good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Rockruff has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (78 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 70 |
| Lv 4 | 99 |
| Lv 5 | 128 |
| Lv 6 | 156 |
| Lv 7 | 185 |
| Lv 8 | 214 |
| Lv 9 | 243 |
| Lv 10 | 271 |
| Lv 11 | 298 |
| Lv 12 | 326 |
| Lv 13 | 353 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 380 |
| Lv 15 | 407 |
| Lv 16 | 434 |
| Lv 17 | 461 |
| Lv 18 | 488 |
| Lv 19 | 516 |
| Lv 20 | 543 |
| Lv 21 | 570 |
| Lv 22 | 597 |
| Lv 23 | 624 |
| Lv 24 | 651 |
| Lv 25 | 679 |
| Lv 26 | 706 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 733 |
| Lv 28 | 760 |
| Lv 29 | 787 |
| Lv 30 | 814 |
| Lv 31 | 828 |
| Lv 32 | 842 |
| Lv 33 | 855 |
| Lv 34 | 869 |
| Lv 35 | 882 |
| Lv 36 | 896 |
| Lv 37 | 910 |
| Lv 38 | 923 |
| Lv 39 | 937 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 950 |
| Lv 41 | 962 |
| Lv 42 | 974 |
| Lv 43 | 987 |
| Lv 44 | 999 |
| Lv 45 | 1,011 |
| Lv 46 | 1,024 |
| Lv 47 | 1,036 |
| Lv 48 | 1,049 |
| Lv 49 | 1,062 |
| Lv 50 | 1,074 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0744
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.20 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0744_POKEMON_ROCKRUFF
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rockruff in Pokemon GO?
Rockruff's best moveset is Rock Throw (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Rockruff's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Rockruff takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Rockruff's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Rockruff reaches 1,074 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 950 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Rockruff?
A perfect 15/15/15 Rockruff shows 543 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 679 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Rockruff in Pokemon GO?
Rockruff spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Rockruff be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Rockruff depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.