Best Rockruff (Dusk Form) counters

Raid Battles

The best Rockruff (Dusk Form) counters in Pokémon GO are Dusk Mane Necrozma, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Shadow Metagross, Mega Garchomp, Shadow Groudon, and Mega Sceptile. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Rockruff (Dusk Form) in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
          Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike
          #1
          Official artwork of Primal GroudonPrimal Groudon
          Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
          #2
          Official artwork of Primal KyogrePrimal Kyogre
          Waterfall / Origin Pulse
          #3
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MetagrossShadow Metagross
          Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash
          #4
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GarchompMega Garchomp
          Mud Shot / Earth Power
          #5
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow GroudonShadow Groudon
          Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
          #6
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SceptileMega Sceptile
          Bullet Seed / Frenzy Plant
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike *86.864867.1043s196.2
          2.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *82.354806.9045s187.6
          3.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *83.154371.5045s185.4
          4.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MetagrossShadow MetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *78.863690.8047s171.7
          5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GarchompMega Pokémon iconMega GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *72.114854.7051s169.1
          6.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GroudonShadow GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *76.773409.5148s165.4
          7.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *78.163041.3148s163.9
          8.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 73.053688.5051s161.5
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow KyogreShadow KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *77.752844.1148s161.0
          10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 76.303040.8149s160.8
          11.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *73.953400.3150s160.4
          12.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ExcadrillShadow ExcadrillGroundMud-Slap GroundScorching Sands 72.493244.0151s156.4
          13.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *70.403540.4153s155.6
          14.Thumbnail image of KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 73.213036.0151s155.5
          15.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GarchompShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *68.483483.8154s151.7
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 70.352876.1153s149.0
          17.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow EmpoleonShadow EmpoleonSteelMetal Claw WaterHydro Cannon *69.262911.3154s147.5
          18.Thumbnail image of MetagrossMetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *65.393598.5157s147.2
          19.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 65.533456.5156s146.2
          20.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlastoiseMega Pokémon iconMega BlastoiseWaterWater Gun WaterHydro Cannon *68.752835.8154s145.9
          21.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 65.473229.5157s144.1
          22.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 65.473229.5157s144.1
          23.Thumbnail image of GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *64.013350.3158s142.6
          24.Thumbnail image of Therian Forme LandorusTherian Forme LandorusGroundMud Shot GroundSandsear Storm *67.822657.1155s142.4
          25.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *63.223406.2158s141.7
          26.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MamoswineShadow MamoswineGroundMud-Slap GroundHigh Horsepower 71.572079.1153s141.4
          27.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow KinglerShadow KinglerWaterBubble WaterCrabhammer 75.751659.8250s141.3
          28.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega GyaradosWaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 63.433254.4158s140.7
          29.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 64.972873.6157s139.8
          30.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 63.453133.6158s139.7
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Rockruff (Dusk Form) CP range from Raids

          Rockruff (Dusk Form) can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 499 CP to 543 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 624 CP to 679 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

          Rockruff (Dusk Form) weaknesses

          Rockruff (Dusk Form) type chart

          When fighting Rockruff (Dusk Form), keep in mind the that Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Flying, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          Weaknesses
          FightingFighting160.0%
          GrassGrass160.0%
          GroundGround160.0%
          SteelSteel160.0%
          WaterWater160.0%

          Resistances

          Resistances
          FireFire62.5%
          FlyingFlying62.5%
          NormalNormal62.5%
          PoisonPoison62.5%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Rockruff (Dusk Form)

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting112.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Ground84.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Grass76.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Water56.0%
          • rainRain
          Steel52.0%
          • snowSnow
          Dragon8.0%
          • windyWindy
          Electric6.0%
          • rainRain
          Ghost2.0%
          • fogFog
          Psychic2.0%
          • windyWindy
          Dark2.0%
          • fogFog

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Rockruff (Dusk Form) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Rockruff (Dusk Form) down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Rockruff (Dusk Form) counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.