#524

Rock

POKÉDEX No. #524

Roggenrola

Q: What abilities does Roggenrola have?

Roggenrola can have the Sturdy, Weak Armor abilities. Its hidden ability is Sand Force.

Mantle Pokémon

Generation 5

Its ear is hexagonal in shape. Compressed underground, its body is as hard as steel.

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Water

Grass

Height0.4 m

Weight18.0 kg

AbilitiesSturdy

Varieties1

Evolution Chain

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP55
220–314
Attack75
139–273
Defense85
157–295
Sp. Atk25
49–163
Sp. Def25
49–163
Speed15
31–141

Total280

/ 720

BST280

10 percentile (1025)-141 vs Gen 5 avg (421)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Water

Grass

Resists

Normal

Flying

Poison

Fire

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Blue

Shape

Legged

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#524
Conquest Gallery	#40
Galar	#168
Isle Of Armor	#154
Kalos Coastal	#120
Original Alola	#98
Original Melemele	#98
Original Poni	#48
Original Unova	#30
Updated Alola	#120
Updated Melemele	#120
Updated Poni	#60
Updated Unova	#68

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

EV Yield

+1 Defense

Growth Curve

Medium Slow

(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140

Exp at Lv. 50

117,360

Exp at Lv. 100

1,059,860

Wild Held Items

Everstone

Max rarity: 50%

Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Hard Stone

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Evolution Chain

#524

Roggenrola

→

Level 25

#525

Boldore

→

Trade

#526

Gigalith

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Sword

6 spots

80% max

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During overcast weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During overcast weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield

6 spots

80% max

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During overcast weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During overcast weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

½×

2×

½×

½×

2×

1×

1×

1×

2×

½×

2×

2×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Roggenrola's rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Flying

Bug

Fire

Ice

Roggenrola's Rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Brave

+Attack−Speed

In-Depth Analysis

Roggenrola totals 280 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Defense (85) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (15).

Its Rock typing leaves Roggenrola with 5 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.

With a catch rate of 255, Roggenrola is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Stone Edge

Learned at Lv. 40

Sword Shield

Rock

Power: 100Accuracy: 80PP: 5Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Rock Slide

Learned at Lv. 28

Sword Shield

Rock

Power: 75Accuracy: 90PP: 10Physical

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Rock Blast

Learned at Lv. 32

Sword Shield

Rock

Power: 25Accuracy: 90PP: 10Physical

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Explosion

Learned at Lv. 44

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 250Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical

User faints.

Body Press

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Fighting

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Headbutt

Learned at Lv. 24

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 70Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Stealth Rock

Learned at Lv. 30

X Y

Rock

PP: 20Status

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

Bulldoze

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Ground

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

Confide

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

PP: 20Status

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Roggenrola trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Roggenrola TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Roggenrola
Japanese	ダンゴロ
Japanese (Kanji)	ダンゴロ
Roomaji	Dangoro
Korean	단굴
French	Nodulithe
German	Kiesling
Spanish	Roggenrola
Italian	Roggenrola
Chinese (Traditional)	石丸子
Chinese (Simplified)	石丸子

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Roggenrola shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Roggenrola shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Roggenrola animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

0.4 m

Weight

18.0 kg

Type

Rock

Abilities

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Mineral

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

3,825

Hatch Counter: 15

⚪

Capture Rate

255

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Sand Attack

sand-attack

Lv. 7

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 1

Harden

harden

Lv. 4

Stealth Rock

stealth-rock

Lv. 30

Headbutt

headbutt

Lv. 24

Mud Slap

mud-slap

Lv. 17

Rock Blast

rock-blast

Lv. 32

Smack Down

smack-down

Lv. 23

Iron Defense

iron-defense

Lv. 20

Rock Slide

rock-slide

Lv. 28

Sandstorm

sandstorm

Lv. 36

Stone Edge

stone-edge

Lv. 40

Explosion

explosion

Lv. 44

Pokédex Entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Roggenrola?

Roggenrola is a Rock type Pokémon.

What are Roggenrola's weaknesses?

Roggenrola takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves.

How does Roggenrola evolve?

Roggenrola evolves into Boldore at level 25. Full evolution line: Roggenrola → Boldore → Gigalith.

What are Roggenrola's base stats?

Roggenrola has a base stat total of 280: HP 55, Attack 75, Defense 85, Sp. Atk 25, Sp. Def 25, Speed 15. Its highest stat is Defense (85).

What abilities does Roggenrola have?

Related Resources

Type Information

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Type Effectiveness Chart
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Training Guides

Stats & IVs Guide
Understanding Pokémon stats and individual values
Evolution Strategies
Optimal evolution timing and methods
Move Selection Guide
Choose the best moves for your Pokémon

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Sword

6 spots

80% max

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During overcast weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During overcast weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield

6 spots

80% max

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a sandstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During intense sun, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During intense sun, Enter the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 8-10
Conditions: During overcast weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Rolling Fields (Main Area)

80%

Method: Overworld spawn coming from underground or within a swamp.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During overcast weather, Enter the Hall of Fame