Flavor Text |
![Rockruff Sprite](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/icon/744.png) | Sword | 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. |
Shield | This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks. | ![Rockruff Sprite](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/icon/744.png) | Sword | 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. |
Shield | This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks. |
Standard Level Up |
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Tackle |
![Tackle - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Tackle: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
40 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
— |
Leer |
![Leer - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Leer: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
30 |
100 |
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
4 |
Sand Attack |
![Sand Attack - Ground-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif) |
![Sand Attack: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy. |
8 |
Double Team |
![Double Team - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Double Team: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
12 |
Rock Throw |
![Rock Throw - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Throw: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
50 |
90 |
15 |
-- |
The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack. |
16 |
Howl |
![Howl - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Howl: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
40 |
-- |
The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats. |
20 |
Bite |
![Bite - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Bite: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
100 |
25 |
30 |
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
24 |
Rock Tomb |
![Rock Tomb - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Tomb: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
95 |
15 |
100 |
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
28 |
Roar |
![Roar - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Roar: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
32 |
Rock Slide |
![Rock Slide - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Slide: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
90 |
10 |
30 |
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
36 |
Crunch |
![Crunch - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Crunch: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
40 |
Scary Face |
![Scary Face - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Scary Face: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
44 |
Stealth Rock |
![Stealth Rock - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Stealth Rock: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
48 |
Stone Edge |
![Stone Edge - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Stone Edge: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
100 |
80 |
5 |
-- |
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
Technical Machine Attacks |
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TM21 |
Rest |
![Rest - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Rest: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
TM22 |
Rock Slide |
![Rock Slide - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Slide: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
90 |
10 |
30 |
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
TM24 |
Snore |
![Snore - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Snore: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
50 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
TM25 |
Protect |
![Protect - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Protect: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TM26 |
Scary Face |
![Scary Face - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Scary Face: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
TM31 |
Attract |
![Attract - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Attract: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
15 |
-- |
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
TM39 |
Facade |
![Facade - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Facade: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
![Rock Tomb - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Tomb: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
95 |
15 |
100 |
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
TM66 |
Thunder Fang |
![Thunder Fang - Electric-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder Fang: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
65 |
95 |
15 |
10 |
The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
TM68 |
Fire Fang |
![Fire Fang - Fire-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/fire.gif) |
![Fire Fang: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
65 |
95 |
15 |
10 |
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
TM76 |
Round |
![Round - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Round: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
TM85 |
Snarl |
![Snarl - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Snarl: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
55 |
95 |
15 |
100 |
The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
![Stomping Tantrum - Ground-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif) |
![Stomping Tantrum: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
Technical Record Attacks |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
![Swords Dance - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Swords Dance: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat. |
TR20 |
Substitute |
![Substitute - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Substitute: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
TR26 |
Endure |
![Endure - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Endure: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
![Sleep Talk - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Sleep Talk: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
TR31 |
Iron Tail |
![Iron Tail - Steel-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Tail: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
100 |
75 |
15 |
30 |
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
TR32 |
Crunch |
![Crunch - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Crunch: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
TR37 |
Taunt |
![Taunt - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Taunt: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
![Hyper Voice - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Hyper Voice: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
90 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
TR46 |
Iron Defense |
![Iron Defense - Steel-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Defense: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
TR67 |
Earth Power |
![Earth Power - Ground-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif) |
![Earth Power: Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
![Zen Headbutt - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Zen Headbutt: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
90 |
15 |
20 |
The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
TR74 |
Iron Head |
![Iron Head - Steel-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Head: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
TR75 |
Stone Edge |
![Stone Edge - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Stone Edge: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
100 |
80 |
5 |
-- |
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
![Stealth Rock - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Stealth Rock: Other Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
TR90 |
Play Rough |
![Play Rough - Fairy-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/fairy.gif) |
![Play Rough: Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
90 |
90 |
10 |
10 |
The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
Usable Max Moves |
|
Max Flare |
![Max Flare - Fire-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/fire.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Fire-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user intensifies the sun for five turns. |
Max Lightning |
![Max Lightning - Electric-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns. |
Max Strike |
![Max Strike - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
140(Phy)/130(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. |
Max Starfall |
![Max Starfall - Fairy-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/fairy.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns. |
Max Mindstorm |
![Max Mindstorm - Psychic-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns. |
Max Rockfall |
![Max Rockfall - Rock-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. |
Max Quake |
![Max Quake - Ground-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
130(Phy)/130(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. |
Max Darkness |
![Max Darkness - Dark-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
130(Phy)/110(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
Max Steelspike |
![Max Steelspike - Steel-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Physical Move](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. |
Max Guard |
![Max Guard - Normal-type](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
|
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
Transfer Only Moves (Details) |
|
Toxic |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/poison.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
90 |
10 |
-- |
Gen VII TM06 |
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
Echoed Voice |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
40 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Gen VII TM49 |
The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased. |
Rock Polish |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
Gen VII TM69 |
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
Swagger |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
85 |
15 |
-- |
Gen VII TM87 |
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. |
Confide |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
100 |
Gen VII TM100 |
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
Crush Claw |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
95 |
10 |
50 |
Egg Move - Gen 7 |
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
Sucker Punch |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
Egg Move - Gen 7 |
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
Covet |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/https/www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
100 |
25 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item. |