Rookidee Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Rookidee 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 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarRookidee Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
Jumping nimbly about, this small-bodied Pokémon takes advantage of even the slightest opportunity to disorient larger opponents.
Pokemon Sword Rookidee Sprites
Pokémon Sword Rookidee Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Rookidee via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Peck | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Power Trip | dark | Lv. 4 |
| Hone Claws | dark | Lv. 8 |
| Fury Attack | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Pluck | flying | Lv. 16 |
| Taunt | dark | Lv. 20 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Drill Peck | flying | Lv. 28 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 32 |
| Brave Bird | flying | Lv. 36 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Rookidee Locations
Rookidee can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Galar Route 3, Galar Route 1, and Galar Route 2. The most reliable spawn is at Galar Route 3, where you'll find it between Lv. 8 and 13 by grass with a 35% encounter rate.
Galar Route 1
1 encounter- grassLv. 3-6Visible encounters30%Frequent
Galar Route 2
3 encounters- grassLv. 4-6Hidden encounters25%Frequent
- grassLv. 5-7Visible encounters30%Frequent
- curryLv. 4-6Curry encounters17.18%Uncommon
Galar Route 3
2 encounters- grassLv. 8-13Hidden encounters35%Frequent
- curryLv. 8-13Curry encounters9.95%Rare
Slumbering Weald
4 encounters- grassLv. 2-3Hidden encountersSouthern Area20%Frequent
- grassLv. 2-3Visible encountersSouthern Area30%Frequent
- curryLv. 2-3Curry encountersSouthern Area19.34%Uncommon
- grassLv. 2SpecialForced hidden encounters×1Fixed spot
Motostoke Riverbank
1 encounter- grassLv. 26-28Visible encounters10%
