In this raid guide, you will find a list of the 10 best Rock-type attackers in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will show you what makes each monster special and why they are excellent for use in raids.
To be optimally prepared for the upcoming raid battles, you should rely on the 10 best Rock attackers. These are particularly effective against Bug, Ice, Fire, and Flying types.
You can find more strong attackers of other types in our overview of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
The 10 best Rock attackers ranked
- Rihornior with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
- Rameidon with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
- Terrakium with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
- Despotar with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
- Wolwerock (Day Form) with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
- Brockoloss with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
- Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
- Amoroso with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
- Regirock with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
- Stolloss with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
How was the ranking created? In this list of the best Rock attackers, we have only considered Pokémon that you can already obtain in the game. All listed monsters can be caught through raids or in the wild, or you can evolve them from another Pokémon.
We also oriented the order based on the stats and movesets of the individual monsters. The best Crypto Rock attackers and the best Mega Evolutions of Rock type can be found at the end of this article in a separate overview.
1. Rihornior
Best moveset: Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
Rihornior is the final evolution of Rihorn. It comes from the 4th generation of games and is of the Ground and Rock type. Rihornior benefits mainly from high attack and stamina stats. Its defense is also impressive.
With its moveset of Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge, Rihornior can deal significant damage to the opponent. However, note that Stone Edge is an event attack that you can currently only obtain through the use of a Charged TM.
Is there a Shiny Rihornior? Yes, you can catch Shiny Rihorn and evolve it into Rihornior. You can recognize a Shiny Rihornior by its yellow armor on its body.
2. Rameidon
Best moveset: Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
The Rock Pokémon Rameidon also comes from the 4th generation of games and is the evolution of Koknodon. While it has a significantly higher attack stat than Rihornior, it is not as durable in battle.
With its combination of Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide, it also deals considerable damage but cannot quite match Rihornior’s Stone Edge. For this reason, it secures a close second place in our ranking.
Can you catch Shiny Rameidon? To obtain Shiny Rameidon, you must first catch a Shiny Koknodon. You can find it in the wild during partly cloudy weather, but it also occasionally appears in eggs and research tasks. You can recognize a Shiny Rameidon by its red markings on its head and body.
3. Terrakium
Best moveset: Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
Another strong Rock attacker is the legendary Pokémon Terrakium. It comes from the 5th generation and is of the Rock and Fighting types. Occasionally, you will find it as a raid boss in level 5 raids.
Terrakium has a slightly better attack stat than Rihornior but does not come close to Rameidon. However, it has solid defense and can also score in stamina, allowing it to endure in battle for a while.
In battle, you should best rely on its attacks Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide. This allows it to deal significant damage to the opponent, just like Rameidon. Furthermore, Terrakium is also one of the 10 best Fighting attackers in Pokémon GO.
Can you catch Shiny Terrakium? Yes, you can catch a Shiny Terrakium with some luck. You can recognize it by its brown body and red horns.
4. Despotar
Best moveset: Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
The final evolution of Larvitar is the Rock and Dark Pokémon Despotar. This Pokémon comes from the 2nd generation and excels with high attack and stamina stats. It is also slightly better in defense compared to Terrakium.
Unlike other Rock attackers, such as Rihornior or Rameidon, Despotar relies on a moveset of Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge. However, it takes significantly longer to charge this charged attack.
Is there a Shiny Despotar? Yes, you can obtain the Shiny form of Despotar in the game. To do this, you need to catch a Shiny Larvitar and evolve it accordingly. The Shiny variant of Despotar has a purple belly and a different shade of green compared to the normal form.
5. Wolwerock (Day Form)
Best moveset: Stone Throw and Stone Edge
Wolwerock is a Rock Pokémon from the 7th generation of games. It evolves from Wuffels into its two forms: Day Form and Night Form. However, it is particularly suitable for use in raids in its Day Form.
Wolwerock (Day Form) particularly shines with a high attack stat, nearly as strong as that of Rihornior. It also has impressive stamina. With a moveset of Stone Throw and Stone Edge, it has a fast quick attack, but deals less damage than other charged attacks with Stone Edge.
Alternatively, you can also rely on its Night Form. This has slightly lower attack but endures longer in battle due to its higher stamina and defense stats. Here, you should also use the moveset of Stone Throw and Stone Edge.
Can you catch Shiny Wolwerock (Day Form)? No, to obtain the Shiny form of Wolwerock, you must first catch a Shiny Wuffels and then evolve it into Wolwerock during the day. You can recognize the Shiny variant by its blue body.
6. Brockoloss
Best moveset: Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
Brockoloss also makes its way into the list of top Rock attackers. This Rock Pokémon from the 5th generation evolves from Kiesling. In contrast to some other candidates on the list, it has a slightly lower attack value.
However, with its moveset of Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide, it deals good damage to the opponent, just like Rameidon and Terrakium.
Is there a Shiny Brockoloss? If you catch a Shiny Kiesling, you can evolve it into Brockoloss through Sedimantur. You can recognize the Shiny Brockoloss by the light blue tips that extend across its whole body.
By the way: Sedimantur is one of the Pokémon in the game that you can evolve into Brockoloss for free after a trade. What you need to know about this and which monsters it also applies to can be found in our related article:
7. Aerodactyl
Best moveset: Stone Throw and Rock Slide
The Rock and Flying Pokémon can impress with solid attack stats. However, it is slightly worse than Brockoloss. Its moveset of Stone Throw and Rock Slide also deals slightly less damage. However, its quick attack is relatively fast.
Can you catch Shiny Aerodactyl? Yes, you may encounter a Shiny Aerodactyl with some luck. You can recognize it by its purple body.
8. Amoroso
Best moveset: Stone Throw and Rock Slide
Amoroso is the evolution of Amonitas. The Rock and Water Pokémon has the same defense stats as Brockoloss. Otherwise, it also has solid values in stamina and battle.
Just like Aerodactyl, you should use a combination of Stone Throw and Rock Slide in battle. This may deal slightly less damage than the movesets of other candidates, but the quick attack is relatively fast. However, since Stone Throw is an obsolete attack, Amoroso can no longer learn it.
Is there a Shiny Amoroso? Yes, if you catch a Shiny Amonitas, you can evolve it into Amoroso. You can recognize it by its purple body.
9. Regirock
Best moveset: Stone Throw and Stone Edge
The legendary Pokémon Regirock from the 3rd generation can also rank as a good Rock attacker. The Rock Pokémon has no pre-evolutions or evolutions.
Regirock is particularly convincing due to its enormous defense stat. Its stamina is also solid, allowing it to endure in battle for a long time. However, it is weak in attack and has the lowest attack stat among the top attackers.
Like Amoroso, it relies on the quick attack Stone Throw, which is relatively quick. However, with Stone Edge, it has a charged attack that takes a while to be used. However, its damage output is significantly lower compared to other movesets.
Can you catch Shiny Regirock? Yes, with some luck, you may encounter a Shiny Regirock in one of the level 5 raids. You can recognize it by its dark brown body.
10. Stolloss
Best moveset: Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
Stolloss is the final evolution of Stollunior. The Steel and Rock Pokémon from the 3rd generation also impresses with solid attack, which is slightly weaker than that of Amoroso.
However, just like Regirock, it can score points in stamina and defense, remaining by your side in raids for a long time. With the quick attack Rock Wrecker, it dishes out solid damage to the opponent. However, it takes a while for Stone Edge to charge.
Is there a Shiny Stolloss? Yes, you can catch Shiny Stollunior and evolve it into Stolloss. Shiny Stolloss is recognizable by its silver-green body.
Best Crypto Rock Attackers
- Crypto-Despotar with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
- Crypto-Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
- Crypto-Amoroso with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
- Crypto-Stolloss with Rock Wrecker and Rock Slide
Are Crypto Pokémon worth it? Unlike other monsters, Crypto Pokémon have a 20% stronger attack. This allows them to deal more damage to their opponents. Although they are slightly weaker in defense and therefore don’t last as long in battles, the use of Crypto Pokémon in raids can still be worthwhile.
Best Mega Rock Attackers
- Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Stone Edge
Are Mega Evolutions worth it? It is also worth considering Mega Evolutions in raid battles. These are temporary evolutions of individual monsters. Their stats are higher, and their own attacks are also stronger in battle.
Furthermore, Mega Evolutions in raids also boost the attacks of other Pokémon if they correspond to the respective type of the Mega Pokémon. Therefore, it is advisable to include Mega-Aerodactyl in your team.
However, it is currently the only Mega Pokémon of Rock type. As soon as there are more Mega Rock attackers, we will update this list accordingly.
Which Rock attackers do you prefer to use in raids? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
