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Rolycoly in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #161 • Coal Pokémon

Rolycoly in the National Pokédex
Rolycoly sprite

Normal

Shiny Rolycoly sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Sword

Most of its body has the same composition as coal. Fittingly, this Pokémon was first discovered in coal mines about 400 years ago.

Shield

It can race around like a unicycle, even on rough, rocky terrain. Burning coal sustains it.

Pokémon details

Type

Rock

Category

Coal Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

12 kg (26.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0837

Pokédex

Galar #161

Rolycoly in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

30

170

264

Attack

40

76

196

Defense

50

94

218

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

30

58

174

Total

240

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Rolycoly, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #161Crown Tundra #176
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
48

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Wild Pokémon

Coming from Underground10-1399%

-

Galar Mine

Wild Pokémon

Overworld11-1435%

-

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3460%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6060%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3460%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6060%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3410%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3410%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3410%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Snowing

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Snowing

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3410%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Snowstorm

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Snowstorm

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3460%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6060%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground31-3460%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6060%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Coming from Underground6060%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Giant's Cap

Area 2

Overworld28-3050%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Area 2

Overworld6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Area 3

Overworld29-3250%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Area 3

Overworld6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld28-3010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld28-3010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Dusty Bowl

Max Raid Battles — pool 15 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 15, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 15 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 15, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Ballimere Lake

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2060%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Bed

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2060%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Slippery Slope

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2060%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Snowslide Slope

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2060%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Ballimere Lake

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Bed

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Slippery Slope

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Snowslide Slope

Max Raid Battles — pool 180 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 180, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Galar Mine

Curry visitors

After Making Curry11-15-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 11.48% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Wild Pokémon

Coming from Underground10-1399%

-

Galar Mine

Wild Pokémon

Overworld11-1435%

-

Giant's Cap

Area 2

Overworld28-3050%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Area 2

Overworld6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Area 3

Overworld29-3250%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Giant's Cap

Area 3

Overworld6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld26-285%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld26-2810%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Dusty Bowl

Max Raid Battles — pool 15 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 15, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 15 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 15, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 51 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 51, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 83 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 83, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Seat

Max Raid Battles — pool 83 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 83, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Galar Mine

Curry visitors

After Making Curry11-15-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 11.48% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal4010035
StartSmokescreen

The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
5Rapid Spin

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat.

Normal5010040
10Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
15Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Rock--20
20Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005
25Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
30Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
35Heat Crash

The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fire-10010
40Rock Blast

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock259010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM18Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM20Self-Destruct

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2001005
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM22Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM38Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM48Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM49Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
TM54Rock Blast

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock259010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR23Spikes

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Ground--20
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR46Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
TR52Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-1005
TR74Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
TR75Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TR76Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
TR88Heat Crash

The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fire-10010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Meteor Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Rock1209010

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5
Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Steam Engine

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat drastically if hit by a Fire- or Water-type move.

Boosts the Speed stat drastically when the Pokémon is hit by a Fire- or Water-type move.

Heatproof

Ability Slot 2

The heatproof body of the Pokémon halves the damage from Fire-type moves that hit it.

Halves damage from Fire moves and burns.

Flash Fire(Hidden Ability)

Powers up the Pokémon’s Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.

Absorbs Fire-type moves and boosts its own Fire-type moves after activation.

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