Where can I find Rockruff in SoulGold?

Rockruff can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Rockruff?

Rockruff is a rock-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Rockruff learn in SoulGold?

Rockruff can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Rockruffin Pokémon SoulGold

rock

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Puppy Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Rock

Dex

#744

Abilities

Keen Eye(Primary)

Prevents loss of accuracy.

Vital Spirit(Secondary)

Prevents sleep.

Steadfast(Hidden)

Flinching raises Speed.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Owntempo

Evolution Chain

Rockruff

Base form

Rockruff (Owntempo)

Base form

→

Lycanroc

Level up Rockruff to Lv. 25 outside of the night

→

Lycanroc (Midnight)

Level up Rockruff to Lv. 25 at night

→

Lycanroc (Dusk)

Level up Rockruff to Lv. 25 in the evening

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How to Obtain

Rockruff can be found in Route 33 (very rare). Wild ones range from level 11 to 14.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
4	Sand AttackLevel: 4Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
4	Sand AttackLevel: 4Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
8	Double TeamLevel: 8Double Team	normal	0	0	15
8	Double TeamLevel: 8Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
12	Rock ThrowLevel: 12Rock Throw	rock	50	0	15
12	Rock ThrowLevel: 12Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
16	HowlLevel: 16Howl	normal	0	0	40
16	HowlLevel: 16Howl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
20	BiteLevel: 20Bite	dark	60	100	25
20	BiteLevel: 20Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
24	Rock TombLevel: 24Rock Tomb	rock	0	0	0
24	Rock TombLevel: 24Rock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
28	RoarLevel: 28Roar	normal	0	0	20
28	RoarLevel: 28Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
32	Rock SlideLevel: 32Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
32	Rock SlideLevel: 32Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
36	CrunchLevel: 36Crunch	dark	80	100	15
36	CrunchLevel: 36Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
40	Scary FaceLevel: 40Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
40	Scary FaceLevel: 40Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
44	Stealth RockLevel: 44Stealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
44	Stealth RockLevel: 44Stealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
48	Stone EdgeLevel: 48Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
48	Stone EdgeLevel: 48Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	75	95	10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	65	95	15
Fire FangFire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
Thunder FangThunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10	TM98TM98
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.