Rookidee (Japanese: ココガラ, Hepburn: Kokogara) (ROOK-ih-dee[1]) is a -type introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves into Corvisquire from Level 18 and into Corviknight from Level 38.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Rookidee is a small avian Pokémon resembling a chickadee. Its face is covered by a black "mask" that extends into small protrusions on top of its eyes and beak and extends downward under its wings to divide the belly from the rest of its rounded body. Its eyes are red with no visible pupils and semicircle-shaped white markings underneath them. Its beak is short and gray, with the top half larger than the bottom half. Its back, tail, and wings are blue, while its belly is yellow. Its legs and feet are long and gray.
Behavior[]
Rookidee are fierce and nimble, willing to stand up to opponents much larger than themselves, similarly to their real-world counterpart. these Pokémon learn to adapt their fighting styles to different situations. For instance, Rookidee will use their size and speed to their advantage against bulky opponents, nimbly hopping between their feet to attack weak spots and avoid lumbering strikes. With meeker foes, they will instead try to press the attack to keep them off-balance. They can be a bit too eager when they see supposed openings however, and will often fall for feints. This is perhaps the hardest lesson for them to learn, and trainers may notice their Rookidee making this mistake repeatedly through many battles. It is said that when Rookidee finally learn to be patient and think their opponents' strategies through, they are ready to evolve into Corvisquire.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Motostoke Riverbank, Slumbering Weald Max Raid Battles: East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills |
Common |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
It will bravely challenge any opponent, no matter how powerful. This Pokémon benefits from every battle even a defeat increases its strength a bit.
- Shield
Jumping nimbly about, this small-bodied Pokémon takes advantage of even the slightest opportunity to disorient larger opponents.
- Scarlet
This Pokémon is brave and reckless. The white markings around a Rookidee’s eyes intimidate fainthearted Pokémon.
- Violet
The females are fussier than the males. If another creature dirties a female Rookidee’s wings, it’ll peck the offender relentlessly in a burning rage.
Stats[]
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| Attack | |
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| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 245
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Peck | 
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Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | 
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 4 | Power Trip | 
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Physical | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 8 | Hone Claws |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Fury Attack |
|
Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 16 | Pluck |
|
Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Taunt |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Scary Face |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Drill Peck |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Swagger |
|
Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 36 | Brave Bird |
|
Physical | 120 | 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 TM[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM06 | Fly |
|
Physical | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| TM21 | Rest | 
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM23 | Thief |
|
Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM26 | Scary Face |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | Swift |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM42 | Revenge | 
|
Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | Fake Tears |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM56 | U-turn | 
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM57 | Payback |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Assurance |
|
Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | Round |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM79 | Retaliate |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| TM95 | Air Slash |
|
Special | 75 | 95% | 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 |
| TR12 | Agility |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TR13 | Focus Energy |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR21 | Reversal |
|
Physical | ? | 100% | 15 |
| TR26 | Endure |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR37 | Taunt |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR66 | Brave Bird |
|
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR85 | Work Up |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 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 |
| Sky Attack |
|
Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Sand Attack | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Tailwind |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Defog |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Rock Smash |
|
Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Spite | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Roost |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| 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[]
| Rookidee learns no moves via tutoring. |
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Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Rookidee and its evolved form, Corvisquire, are the second and third pure type Pokémon respectively, the first being Tornadus.
- Despite being named after chickadees, the term "chickadee" is only used when referring to New World tits, while Rookidee is based on an Old World tit.
Origin[]
Rookidee is likely based on a tit (in particular the Eurasian blue tit).
Etymology[]
Rookidee is a combination of rook (a type of bird and a type of royal guard), rookie, kid, and chickadee (which is what birds of the tit family are called in the US and Canada).
Names in other languages[]
- Chinese: (' mainland) / (' HK & Taiwan)
- French: Minisange
- German:
- Japanese: ココガラ (Kokogara)
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 455. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.