Rockruff Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Rockruff in Pokémon Sword. 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 Sword
GalarRockruff Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.
Pokemon Sword Rockruff Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Rockruff Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Rockruff via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| 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 Sword Rockruff Locations
Rockruff can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Challenge Road, Fields Of Honor, and Soothing Wetlands. The most reliable spawn is at Challenge Road, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 21 by grass with a 5% encounter rate.
Fields Of Honor
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- wandererLv. 15Wanderers×1×1East of the Armor Station, by a Berry tree
Soothing Wetlands
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- wandererLv. 15Wanderers×1Open area just south of the Forest of Focus border
Challenge Road
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 16-21Visible encounters5%Rare
- wandererLv. 22Wanderers×1×1×1×1×1Brawlers' Cave entrance
Loop Lagoon
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- wandererLv. 40Wanderers×1South of the arch on the central island