Rockruff Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rockruff in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rockruff
Rockruff is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 90.500 DPS. Rockruff's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Rockruff can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Rockruff is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Rockruff resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Rockruff is Mega Blaziken (90.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (89.667 DPS), and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (86.091 DPS).
Catching Rockruff: After defeating Rockruff, the catch encounter will have a CP between 511 and 556 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 636-692 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rockruff from raids will have exactly 556 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Rockruff?
The best counter for Rockruff is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 90.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (89.667 DPS) and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (86.091 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rockruff?
Rockruff can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Rockruff weak to?
Rockruff is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rockruff be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Rockruff's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Rockruff from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rockruff from raids will have 556 CP at level 20, or 692 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 511. If you see 556 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rockruff worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rockruff is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Rockruff?
For the best moveset for Rockruff itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rockruff stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Rockruff without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rockruff can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (71.867 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (71.727 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Rockruff in raids?
Rockruff is weather boosted during partly cloudy weather. When boosted, Rockruff is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (636-692 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.