

Rockruff has an excellent nose that makes it won't forget the smell it sniffed before.Īt level 25 or over, Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc Midday Form during the daytime, and into Lycanroc Midnight during the nighttime. It has also been known to fight with Growlithe over territory. As mentioned in the anime, Rockruff trains itself by running around. A Rockruff normally intimidates opponents by using the rocks on its neck to hit the ground. This Pokémon is very sociable and will greet others by rubbing them with the rocks around its neck, although still maintaining a territorial nature. However, Rockruff is said to be a challenging Pokémon to raise especially when they are reaching closer to evolution as mentioned, they will become more volatile and aggressive, to the point where some Trainers abandon them due to being unable to handle theirs. Rockruff is often recommended as a good beginner due to its friendly nature. 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.

When they know that they will evolve, they might leave their Trainers for a while until their evolutions are completed. However, they usually become fierce during the time they grow older, and howl at evenings when they are going to evolve into Lycanroc. Unfortunately, this may make their Trainers feel painful. Rockruff like to show their affection by hitting the rocks onto their Trainers. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl Review
