No.744Gen 7 (Alola)
Rockruff in Japanese
イワンコ
Iwanko
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イi
ワwa
ンn
コko
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📖 Pokédex entry in English and Japanese
This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.首の岩で地面を叩いて威嚇し、相手がひるんだ瞬間に攻撃する。
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