Type matchups
Damage Rookidee takes from each attacking type.
As a Flying type, Rookidee has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 38
- Attack
- 47
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 33
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 57
- Total
- 245
Rookidee has a base stat total of 245, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (57). With Attack (47) well above Sp. Atk (33), it works best as a physical attacker. At 57 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 38 HP, 35 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.
Rookidee can have the abilities Keen Eye, Unnerve and Big Pecks.
How to beat Rookidee
Rookidee takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Flying moves. Iron Thorns hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Flying moves. Magnezone hits for 2× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Flying moves.
Evolution
Rookidee is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Rookidee → Corvisquire → Corviknight) and evolves into Corvisquire.
Best counters to Rookidee
Other Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Rookidee weak to?
As a Flying type, Rookidee takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Rookidee resistant to?
Rookidee resists Fighting, Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Rookidee?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Iron Thorns and Magnezone, which hit Rookidee with super-effective attacks.