Rockruff Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,074, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Rockruff in Pokemon GO?

Rockruff's best moveset is Rock Throw with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Rockruff's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Rockruff reaches 1,074 CP at level 50 and 950 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Rockruff?

A 15/15/15 Rockruff shows 543 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 679 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 407 CP.

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

Weak to

Fighting1.6× Grass1.6× Ground1.6× Steel1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 117

Defense 78

Stamina 128

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

Rockruff

50 Candy Daytime only

Lycanroc (Midday) 50 Candy Nighttime only

Lycanroc (Midnight)

Rockruff (Dusk) 50 Candy

Lycanroc (Dusk)

Costumes & special forms 3

Lycanroc (Dusk) Dusk

Lycanroc (Midday) Midday

Lycanroc (Midnight) Midnight

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Rockruff is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Rockruff

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 90.5DPS 2,600TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 89.7DPS 2,415TDO 3

Shadow Landorus (Therian)Shadow Mud ShotSandsear Storm 86.1DPS 2,372TDO 4

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 83.5DPS 4,386TDO 5

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 82.8DPS 4,351TDO 6

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 79.6DPS 1,600TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water moves deal the most damage.

How to get Rockruff

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

Rockruff in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Candela's Quest for Victory	9 Jun 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Rockruff good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Rockruff has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Rockruff's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Rockruff takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison.

What is Rockruff's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Rockruff reaches 1,074 CP at level 50 and 950 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Rockruff?

A 15/15/15 Rockruff shows 543 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 679 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 407 CP.

How do you get Rockruff in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Candela's Quest for Victory (June 2026).

Can Rockruff be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Rockruff is in the game. It could be shiny in Candela's Quest for Victory (June 2026).

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