Rockruff

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“This Pokémon is very friendly when it's young. Its disposition becomes vicious once it matures, but it never forgets the kindness of its master.” — Rockruff's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Rockruff ^{(JPJapanese: イワンコ

Romaji: Iwanko)} is a species of Pokémon of the series of the same name. It is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It evolves into Lycanroc starting at level 25 with its form depending on game (Seventh Pokémon generation)/the time of day (Eighth Pokémon generation onwards).

Physiology and Behavior[]

Rockruff is a quadrupedal, 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. It has lived with humans since ancient times. Rockruff is often recommended as a good beginner due to its friendly nature. It can bond with Trainers easily. However, Rockruff is said to be a challenging Pokémon to raise, to the point where some Trainers abandon it due to being unable to handle it. This Pokémon is very sociable and will greet others by rubbing them with the rocks around its neck. As it ages, Rockruff becomes wilder and more independent. 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. Rockruff intimidates opponents by using the rocks on its neck to hit the ground. It attacks foes the moment they flinch. It has been known to fight with Growlithe over territory.

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Pokédex Entries[]

Title	Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.
Pokémon Moon	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.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	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!
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Shield	This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	This Pokémon is very friendly when it's young. Its disposition becomes vicious once it matures, but it never forgets the kindness of its master.
Pokémon Violet	This Pokémon travels in a pack with others until it grows up. When its mood turns sour, it starts striking the ground with the rocks on its neck.

Game Locations[]

Title	Location(s)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Ten Carat Hill
Pokémon Moon	Ten Carat Hill
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Route 1, Ten Carat Hill
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Route 1, Ten Carat Hill
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Challenge Road
Pokémon Shield	Challenge Road
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area One, Area Four (Both Forms) East Province: Area Two (Both Forms) West Province: Area One (Both Forms) West Province: Area One (Psychic Tera Type) (Own Tempo Form) Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area One, Area Four (Both Forms) East Province: Area Two (Both Forms) West Province: Area One (Both Forms) West Province: Area One (Psychic Tera Type) (Own Tempo Form) Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds