Rookidee
Flying-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Corvisquire for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Air Slash Payback
Same-type attack bonus on Air Slash. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Rookidee takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 271
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 380 CP
Rookidee moves
3 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash Best STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Peck STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payback Best | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Sky Attack STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Rookidee raid guide
Best counters against Rookidee
How to get Rookidee
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Rookidee knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 14 | 576 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 623 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 439 | 485 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 267 | 295 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 353 | 390 |
Is Rookidee good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Rookidee 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 (67 Defense / 116 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Shadow Rookidee deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 29 |
| Lv 3 | 49 |
| Lv 4 | 69 |
| Lv 5 | 89 |
| Lv 6 | 110 |
| Lv 7 | 130 |
| Lv 8 | 150 |
| Lv 9 | 170 |
| Lv 10 | 190 |
| Lv 11 | 209 |
| Lv 12 | 228 |
| Lv 13 | 247 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 266 |
| Lv 15 | 285 |
| Lv 16 | 304 |
| Lv 17 | 323 |
| Lv 18 | 342 |
| Lv 19 | 361 |
| Lv 20 | 380 |
| Lv 21 | 400 |
| Lv 22 | 419 |
| Lv 23 | 438 |
| Lv 24 | 457 |
| Lv 25 | 476 |
| Lv 26 | 495 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 514 |
| Lv 28 | 533 |
| Lv 29 | 552 |
| Lv 30 | 571 |
| Lv 31 | 581 |
| Lv 32 | 590 |
| Lv 33 | 600 |
| Lv 34 | 609 |
| Lv 35 | 619 |
| Lv 36 | 628 |
| Lv 37 | 638 |
| Lv 38 | 647 |
| Lv 39 | 657 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 666 |
| Lv 41 | 675 |
| Lv 42 | 683 |
| Lv 43 | 692 |
| Lv 44 | 700 |
| Lv 45 | 709 |
| Lv 46 | 718 |
| Lv 47 | 727 |
| Lv 48 | 735 |
| Lv 49 | 744 |
| Lv 50 | 753 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0821
- Height
- 0.20 m
- Weight
- 1.80 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0821_POKEMON_ROOKIDEE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rookidee in Pokemon GO?
Rookidee's best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Rookidee's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Rookidee takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Rookidee's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Rookidee reaches 753 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 666 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 Rookidee?
A perfect 15/15/15 Rookidee shows 380 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 476 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.
Is Shadow Rookidee better than regular Rookidee?
Shadow Rookidee deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Rookidee in Pokemon GO?
Rookidee 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 Rookidee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Rookidee 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.