Competitive Information for Rockruff [Scarlet/Violet]


Rock
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Rockruff? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Rockruff is an interesting Rock-typed Pokemon. Rockruff is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Rockruff can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Rockruff is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Stomping Tantrum / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Stomping Tantrum was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Rockruff's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Rockruff? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Bulldoze
- Play Rough / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Doubles Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Play Rough was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Rockruff is: Grass, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Steel or Water
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Iron Head / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Rockruff
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Play Rough / Iron Head
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Rockruff's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Play Rough or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Crunch / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Iron Head / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Iron Head / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Stomping Tantrum
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Iron Head / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Rockruff's last move failed).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Iron Head / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Crunch / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
Link (click to copy):
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic Fangs / Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Crunch / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Stomping Tantrum / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Stomping Tantrum was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Rockruff's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
Link (click to copy):
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Teratype Steel moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Stomping Tantrum / Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Stomping Tantrum was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Rockruff's last move failed).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Water moveset for Rockruff
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Body Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Rockruff (Steadfast)
Rockruff is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rockruff's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rockruff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Rockruff flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Rockruff learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rockruff can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Rockruff
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Psychic Fangs
Moves that boost Rockruff's stats
- Howl
- Iron Defense
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Rockruff
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Rockruff in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Rockruff's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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