Rockruff Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Rockruff in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 45 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shield

Galar

Rockruff Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry

This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.

Pokemon Shield Rockruff Sprites

Rockruff front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shield

Primary

Shiny

Pokémon Shield Rockruff Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Rockruff via various methods in Pokémon Shield.

Move	Type	Requirement
Tackle	normal	Lv. 1
Leer	normal	Lv. 1
Sand Attack	ground	Lv. 4
Double Team	normal	Lv. 8
Rock Throw	rock	Lv. 12
Howl	normal	Lv. 16
Bite	dark	Lv. 20
Rock Tomb	rock	Lv. 24
Roar	normal	Lv. 28
Rock Slide	rock	Lv. 32
Crunch	dark	Lv. 36
Scary Face	normal	Lv. 40
Stealth Rock	rock	Lv. 44
Stone Edge	rock	Lv. 48

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shield Rockruff Locations

Rockruff can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Challenge Road, Fields Of Honor, and Soothing Wetlands. The most reliable spawn is at Challenge Road, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 15 by grass with a 5% encounter rate.

Fields Of Honor

Isle Of Armor1 encounter

wanderer
Lv. 15
Wanderers
×1×1
East of the Armor Station, by a Berry tree

Soothing Wetlands

Isle Of Armor1 encounter

wanderer
Lv. 15
Wanderers
×1
Open area just south of the Forest of Focus border

Challenge Road

Isle Of Armor2 encounters

grass
Lv. 10-15
Visible encounters
5%Rare
wanderer
Lv. 22
Wanderers
×1×1×1×1×1
Brawlers' Cave entrance

Loop Lagoon

Isle Of Armor1 encounter

wanderer
Lv. 40
Wanderers
×1
South of the arch on the central island