Is Rookidee Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Rookidee is the most important Route 1 catch in Galar. Pure Flying heading toward Corviknight, one of the best Pokemon in the entire game. Catch one immediately. The Corviknight payoff alone makes Rookidee the highest-value early catch.
Corvisquire has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Corvisquire trades roughly evenly with Nessa's team.
Corvisquire trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.
Corvisquire has the type edge here and should clean up Bea's team.
Corvisquire trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Corviknight trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Corviknight has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.
Corviknight trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Corviknight has the type edge here and should clean up Bede's team.
Corviknight trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Rookidee on Route 1 (overworld, Lv 3-6). All Weather.
Your Corvisquire should hit Level 38 before you reach Gordie, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Rookidee in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 14 locations. Rookidee's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Rookidee in SwSh
Rookidee is your first catch on the way to Rookidee. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-65 across 84 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Rookidee ✓Route 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 35%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 1Lv.3-6OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.4-6GrassRate 25%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 20%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CorvisquireGiant's Mirror - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 35%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 15%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SandstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 10%ThunderstormHammerlocke Hills - FlyingLv.36-39OverworldRate 40%All WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Snowingor evolve from Rookidee (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into CorviknightRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassRate 20%SnowstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassRate 20%Heavy FogDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%SnowingSlumbering WealdLv.45-47GrassRate 20%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - High LevelLv.45-47OverworldRate 5%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 23%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 21%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 20%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 20%RainingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 15%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 15%Thunderstormor evolve from Corvisquire (Step 2)
Rookidee Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Rookidee for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Rookidee Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Rookidee
 Raichu Electric | C | |
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Electrike Electric | C | |
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
 Manectric Electric | C | |
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Coalossal builds →Ancient Power 2x108-129%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
Manectric Electric | C | |
 Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Beartic builds →Icicle Crash 2x228-269%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x199-235%KO Avalanche 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x166-196%KO Icy Wind 2x50-59% | ||
Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Stonjourner Rock | C | |
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x203-239%KO Avalanche 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x345-407%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x332-392%KO Thunder Punch 2x111-131%KO Ice Punch 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Drednaw builds →Head Smash 2x374-440%KO Ice Fang 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x286-337%KO Ice Punch 2x144-169%KO Thunder Punch 2x144-169%KO | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x345-407%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x332-392%KO Thunder Punch 2x111-131%KO Ice Punch 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x392-462%KO Thunder Fang 2x114-134%KO Ice Fang 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 2x182-214%KO Thunder Punch 2x121-143%KO Ice Punch 2x121-143%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x345-407%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x332-392%KO Thunder Punch 2x111-131%KO Ice Punch 2x111-131%KO | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x392-462%KO Thunder Fang 2x114-134%KO Ice Fang 2x114-134%KO | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 2x182-214%KO Thunder Punch 2x121-143%KO Ice Punch 2x121-143%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
In Sword & Shield, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Rookidee for 83-98%. Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (277-326%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 322-379%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Weavile builds →Knock Off67-79% Ice Shard 2x83-98% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x277-326%KO Scald82-97% Aura Sphere41-48% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rookidee View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x322-379%KO Close Combat96-113%KO | ||
Rookidee Evolutions
Rookidee kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Corvisquire all the way to Corviknight. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 250 total stats over Rookidee. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
SwSh Rookidee Best Moveset
Flying pre-evo with AbilityBig Pecks preventing Defense drops and 47 Attack at 57 Speed. The moveset is non-functional at this level. Two evolutions from Corviknight's S-tier Flying/Steel typing and AbilityMirror Armor defensive identity.
Best Build
Rookidee best EVs are Defense and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Tailwind
- Drill Peck
- Defog
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Rookidee misses out on Defog and Rock Smash. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sky Attack and Brave Bird, with Dark and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It will bravely challenge any opponent, no matter how powerful. This Pokémon benefits from every battle—even a defeat increases its strength a bit.
Jumping nimbly about, this small-bodied Pokémon takes advantage of even the slightest opportunity to disorient larger opponents.
Rookidee Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Rookidee works as a placeholder. Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Corvisquire. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Rookidee has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Rookidee has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves