Rolycoly (Japanese: タンドン, Hepburn: Tandon) (ROH-lee-KOH-lee[1]) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves into Carkol at level 18 and into Coalossal at level 34.
Biology[]
Rolycoly resembles a floating coal with a single orange eye attached to its head. Four rocky bulges stick out of Rolycoly's sides. A larger circular piece of rock attached to Rolycoly resembles a wheel.
Behavior[]
Rolycoly uses its eye to illuminate the dark caverns it inhabits. The large piece of coal attached to Rolycoly's underside allows for better maneuverability over the roughest of terrains.
During the past 100 years, Rolycoly helped provide warmth for families living in Galar. Even in modern times, Rolycoly was used for camping outdoors.
Special Abilities[]
Rolycoly has access to the unique ability Steam Engine, which increases Rolycoly's speed stat if hit by a Fire or Water-type attack.
It also has Heatproof, an ability that was originally exclusive to both Bronzor and Bronzong, which makes it take less damage from Fire-type attacks.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Route 3, Galar Mine, Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank Max Raid Battle: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness |
Common |
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.
- Scarlet
On sunny days, Rolycoly will come out onto grassy plains and roll around. Then it will eat the grass that gets tangled in its wheel-like leg.
- Violet
Chunks of the surface of this Pokémon's body that have grown old and flaked off have long been used for fuel as an alternative to coal.
Stats[]
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| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 240
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Tackle | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Smokescreen |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 5 | Rapid Spin |
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Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 10 | Smack Down | 
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Physical | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 15 | Rock Polish |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Ancient Power |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 25 | Incinerate | 
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Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Stealth Rock |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Heat Crash |
|
Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Rock Blast |
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Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM15 | Dig | 
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM17 | Light Screen | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TM20 | Self-Destruct |
|
Physical | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| TM21 | Rest |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM22 | Rock Slide |
|
Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM24 | Snore |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM32 | Sandstorm |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp |
|
Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb |
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Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM49 | Sand Tomb |
|
Physical | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM54 | Rock Blast |
|
Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| TM76 | Round |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TR[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR20 | Substitute |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR23 | Spikes |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR26 | Endure |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron Defense | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball |
|
Physical | ? | 100% | 5 |
| TR74 | Iron Head |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR75 | Stone Edge |
|
Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR88 | Heat Crash |
|
Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| Generation VIII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Explosion |
|
Physical | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Mud-Slap |
|
Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Block |
|
Status | — | —% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Rolycoly learns no moves via tutoring. |
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Appearance[]
Anime[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Rolycoly shares its species name with Torkoal. They are both known as the Coal Pokémon.
- Rolycoly is similar to both Geodude and Roggenrola as all three are Rock-type Pokémon based on living rock (Rolycoly is based on a lump of coal, while Geodude is based on a boulder and Roggenrola is based on a geode). However, unlike Geodude, Rolycoly is a pure Rock-type just like Roggenrola.
- Rolycoly is the only Pokémon with the Flash Fire ability that isn't a Fire type.
Origin[]
Rolycoly may be based on a coal-ore or cooled magma rocks. It also has some characteristics of a one-wheeled vehicle, such as the circular coal ore attached to Rolycoly's underside.
Etymology[]
Rolycoly comes from roly-poly and coal.
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 455. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.