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Rockruff (Japanese: イワンコ Iwanko) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It evolves into Lycanroc starting at level 25. The form it evolves into depends on the game it evolves in.
Biology
Rockruff is a quadruped, canine Pokémon. It is primarily light brown with a darker brown muzzle, paws, and ear tips. It has large blue eyes, button ears, a short muzzle with a triangular pink nose, and a short tuft of fur on each cheek. Around its neck is a ruff of grayish-white fur stubbed with dark brown pebbles. The dark brown markings on its paws extend to a thin point on each wrist and ankle. It has a grayish-white tail that curls tightly over its back and is covered in fluffy fur.
Rockruff has an excellent sense of smell and will never forget an odor after smelling it once. There are tales of it reuniting with its Trainer after becoming lost by following the faintest traces of scent. This Pokémon is very sociable and will greet others by rubbing them with the rocks around its neck. As it ages, Rockruff becomes wilder. Once it is close to evolving, it will begin to howl when the sun goes down. It has been said to leave its Trainer's side and return once it has evolved. A persistent Pokémon, it will keep going until it outlasts foes that are even more powerful.[1] It has been known to fight with Growlithe over territory.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Rockruff debuted in The Guardian's Challenge!, under the care of Professor Kukui. In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, Ash officially caught Rockruff. It evolved into a Dusk Form Lycanroc in Rising from the Ruins!.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Rockruff appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
Two Trainers' Rockruff appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
Two Trainers' Rockruff appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
A Trainer's Rockruff appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
A Trainer's Rockruff appeared in a flashback in Battling the Beast Within! as a resident of what is now the Ultra Ruin.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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Rockruff and Lycanroc
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Rotom Pokédex
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Rockruff, the Puppy Pokémon. A Rock type. Rockruff have lived with humans since ancient times. They train themselves by running around. Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc, which has two different forms based on when it evolves. It evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc during the day and Midnight Form Lycanroc during the night. Furthermore, when it gets close to evolving, Rockruff's temperament becomes more aggressive, and it tends to act more independent. It's common for it to disappear and then return after it has evolved.
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In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
A Rockruff briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Paulo.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Professor Kukui's Rockruff
Rockruff debuted in The Decision and the Tournament of Six with its Trainer in Iki Town.
A Rockruff under the ownership of Professor Kukui first appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six. It was used to battle Sun at an Iki Town festival tournament.
A Rockruff appeared in a video in Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer.
A Rockruff appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move, where it starred in a commercial for the Aether Foundation.
In the Pokémon Horizon manga
Akira, the protagonist of Pokémon Horizon, has a Rockruff.
In the TCG
- Main article: Rockruff (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VII
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Alola
SM: #103
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Alola
USUM: #126
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Kanto
#—
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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| Sun
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It's considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.
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| Moon
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This Pokémon has lived with people since times long ago. It can sense when its Trainer is in the dumps and will stick close by its Trainer's side.
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| Ultra Sun
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As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them.
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| Ultra Moon
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When it rubs the rocks on its neck against you, that's proof of its love for you. However, the rocks are sharp, so the gesture is quite painful!
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Galar
Isle of Armor #157
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| Sword
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This Pokémon can bond very strongly with its Trainer, but it also has a habit of biting. Raising a Rockruff for a long time can be challenging.
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| Shield
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This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 280
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Rockruff's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds
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Base HP: 46
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| Base Attack: 67
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Base Defense: 45
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Own Tempo Rockruff
Sprites
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Trivia
Origin
Rockruff appears to be based on the spitz breed of dogs. It may also be based on the Japanese wolf, which is often associated with rocks and mountains.
Name origin
Rockruff may be a combination of rock, ruff (onomatopoetic word for barking, or the fur around its neck), and rough.
Iwanko may be a combination of 岩 iwa (rock), ワン wan (onomatopoetic word for barking), わんこ wanko (doggy), and 子 ko (young animal).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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イワンコ Iwanko
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From 岩 iwa, ワン wan, わんこ wanko, and 子 ko
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 French
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Rocabot
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From roc and cabot
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 Spanish
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Rockruff
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Same as English name
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 German
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Wuffels
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From wuff and Fels
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 Italian
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Rockruff
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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암멍이 Ammeong-i
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From 암 (岩) am, 멍멍 meong-meong, and 이 i
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 Mandarin Chinese
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岩狗狗 Yángǒugǒu
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From 岩 yán and 狗狗 gǒugǒu
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 Cantonese Chinese
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岩狗狗 Ngàahmgáugáu
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From 岩 ngàahm and 狗狗 gáugáu
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 Russian
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Рокрафф Rokraff
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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อิวังโค Iwanko
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Focus Band (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Rockruff images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
