Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Rockruff
Say it: RO-ckr-uff
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Rockruff is the Puppy Pokémon — Rock before Lycanroc (Midday, Midnight, or Dusk). In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Lycanroc — not a finished raid attacker. Rock helps against Fire, Flying, Ice, and Bug; Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel, and Ground punish it. Catch Rockruff from the wild, research, or events, then evolve under the right time / event rules for your preferred Lycanroc form.
Say it: RO-ckr-uff
Rockruff (#744) is a Rock Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Lycanroc. Trainers almost never power Rockruff for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Lycanroc. Against Rockruff, lead with Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Rockruff is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0744. Use the Rock type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Rockruff. Keep high-IV copies for Lycanroc. Shadow Rockruff is the same — evolve toward Shadow Lycanroc after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
When Rockruff is your opponent, Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 117
- Defense
- 78
- Stamina
- 128
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Rockruff’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Lycanroc — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Rock Throw · Standard
Rock damage
- Tackle · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock nuke
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Rock Tomb · Standard
Rock / bait
- Trailblaze · Standard
Grass coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- tackle
- rock throw
Charged
- stone edge
- rock tomb
- crunch
- trailblaze
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #908 of 954 · CP 1074
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #901 of 1023 · CP 1074
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.