

Furthermore, when it gets close to evolving, Rockruff's temperament becomes more aggressive, and it tends to act more independent. It evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc during the day and Midnight Form Lycanroc during the night. Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc, which has two different forms based on when it evolves. Rockruff have lived with humans since ancient times. Two Trainers' Rockruff appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.Ī Trainer's Rockruff appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.Ī Trainer's Rockruff appeared in a flashback in Battling the Beast Within! as a resident of what is now the Ultra Ruin.Ī Trainer's Rockruff appeared in Secrets of the Jungle. Two Trainers' Rockruff appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!. In HZ002, a Rockruff appeared under the ownership of Murdock.Ī Trainer's Rockruff appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!. It evolved into a Dusk Form Lycanroc in Rising from the Ruins!. In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, Ash officially caught Rockruff. Rockruff debuted in The Guardian's Challenge!, under the care of Professor Kukui. Rockruff in the anime Major appearances Ash's Rockruff Rockruff can evolve into Midday Form, Midnight Form, or Dusk Form Lycanroc. It has been known to fight with Growlithe over territory. As mentioned in the anime, Rockruff trains itself by running around. Rockruff intimidates opponents by using the rocks on its neck to hit the ground. A persistent Pokémon, it will keep going until it outlasts foes that are even more powerful. Wild Rockruff travels in packs until it evolves. Despite becoming more vicious as it matures over time, Rockruff never forgets its master's kindness. It has been said to leave its Trainer's side and return once it has evolved. Once it is close to evolving, it will begin to howl when the sun goes down. As it ages, Rockruff becomes wilder and more independent. This Pokémon is very sociable and will greet others by rubbing them with the rocks around its neck. 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. Rockruff is often recommended as a good Pokémon for beginner Trainers due to its friendly nature and ability to bond with Trainers easily. It has lived with humans since ancient times. There are tales of it reuniting with its Trainer after becoming lost by following the faintest traces of scent.

Rockruff has an excellent sense of smell and will never forget an odor after smelling it once. It has a grayish-white tail that curls tightly over its back and is covered in fluffy fur. The dark brown markings on its paws extend to a thin point on each wrist and ankle. Around its neck is a ruff of grayish-white fur stubbed with dark brown pebbles. It has large blue eyes, button ears, a short muzzle with a triangular pink nose, and a short tuft of fur on each cheek. It is primarily light brown with a darker brown muzzle, paws, and ear tips. Rockruff is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.) Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc when leveled up during the evening.Rockruff with the Abilities Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, or Steadfast evolve into Midday Form Lycanroc when leveled up during the day, and Midnight Form Lycanroc when leveled up at night.The form it evolves into depends on the time, as well as its Ability, which corresponds to one of Rockruff's two visually indistinct forms. It evolves into Lycanroc starting at level 25. Rockruff ( Japanese: イワンコ Iwanko) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
