Abilities
It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
In-game descriptions of Rockruff Own Tempo across different games
- Pokémon Sun
- "It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up."
- Pokémon Moon
- "This Pokémon has lived with people since times long ago. It can sense when its Trainer is in the dumps and will stick close by its Trainer’s side."
- Pokémon Ultra Sun
- "As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them."
- Pokémon Ultra Moon
- "When it rubs the rocks on its neck against you, that’s proof of its love for you. However, the rocks are sharp, so the gesture is quite painful!"
- Pokémon Sword
- "This Pokémon can bond very strongly with its Trainer, but it also has a habit of biting. Raising a Rockruff for a long time can be challenging."
- Pokémon Shield
- "This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks."
About Rockruff Own Tempo
Rockruff Own Tempo is the Puppy Pokémon a Rock type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 280 with Own Tempo as its ability.
What is Rockruff Own Tempo weak to?
Rockruff Own Tempo is a Rock-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying.
How to counter Rockruff Own Tempo
To counter Rockruff Own Tempo in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Fighting or Ground or Steel moves and can withstand its Rock STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Rockruff Own Tempo in competitive teams
Rockruff Own Tempo can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Rockruff Own Tempo on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
