rellor
Generation IX · #0953 — Rolling Pokémon
Rellor is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX, earning the designation of #953 in the National Pokédex. This diminutive creature, standing merely 0.2 meters tall and weighing just 1.0 kilogram, represents one of the smallest and lightest Pokémon encountered in the Paldea region. As a Rolling Pokémon, Rellor is characterized by its unique relationship with a handcrafted mud sphere, which it treasures above all else and uses as both a companion and a vehicle for mobility. The species evolves into the dual Bug/Psychic-type Rabsca, with evolution occurring through an innovative mechanic requiring players to walk 1,000 steps with Rellor outside its Poké Ball using the Let's Go feature, a dynamic interaction that reflects modern gaming sensibilities while maintaining traditional Pokémon progression.
Base Stats
Height
0.2m
Weight
1.0kg
Category
Rolling Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
armor
Abilities
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Rellor Biology & Physical Characteristics
Rellor presents a distinctly beetle-like morphology with a brown coloration dominating its small frame. The Pokémon features four prominent horn-like protrusions atop its head, while its face displays a striking pink coloration accented with a bulbous nose and characteristic black curved markings that create the appearance of both a unibrow and a chinstrap beard, giving it a whimsical expression. Its rounded yellow abdominal pattern contrasts with its primary coloring, while four elongated limbs equipped with dual claws provide the locomotion necessary for its rolling lifestyle. Most distinctively, Rellor's back bears a random pattern of beige stripes resembling a labyrinthine maze, adding visual complexity to its diminutive form. The mud ball it perpetually carries exhibits brown coloration with random white and orange striping, appearing almost like a companion organism in its own right, created through the remarkable fusion of dirt, sand, and psychic energy.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Rellor Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Rellor exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing for straightforward breeding in the Bug Egg Group without gender-specific complications. The species demonstrates moderate breeding efficiency with a hatch counter of 20 cycles, requiring approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps to produce an egg, a timeframe that positions it as moderately fast in terms of breeding speed. Trainers breeding Rellor benefit from access to egg moves including Cosmic Power, Memento, Recover, and Weather Ball, movesets that provide competitive breeding appeal for specific training regimens. The base friendship value of 50 places Rellor at neutral starting affection, meaning players must invest effort in bonding activities to maximize happiness and unlock associated benefits. When bred, Rellor offspring inherit the same compact proportions and mud ball characteristics as their parents, maintaining consistent phenotypic traits across generations.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm09
yellow
tm09
red blue
tr22
sword shield
tm35
scarlet violet
tm193
scarlet violet
tm43
scarlet violet
tm104
scarlet violet
tr60
sword shield
tm25
scarlet violet
tm85
scarlet violet
tm102
scarlet violet
tm09
blue japan
tm01
scarlet violet
tm21
scarlet violet
tm47
scarlet violet
+220 more TMs/HMs
Rellor Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Rellor's evolution into Rabsca represents a significant biological and type transformation, marking the only instance in which this Pokémon line develops. The evolution mechanic itself is innovative, requiring that Rellor be outside its Poké Ball and that the trainer accumulate exactly 1,000 steps using the Let's Go feature—a hands-on approach that emphasizes the bond between trainer and Pokémon. Upon evolution, Rellor undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis, gaining the Psychic type alongside its Bug typing and developing into the more powerful Rabsca. This evolution reflects the maturation of the psychic energy within the mud ball, as foreshadowed by the Pokémon Violet Pokédex entry indicating that rolling the mud ball facilitates energy accumulation. The evolutionary process represents both a physical transformation of the creature itself and a symbolic culmination of the journey between trainer and Pokémon, rewarding dedication with enhanced statistics across multiple categories.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Rellor Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Rellor's behavioral patterns are inextricably linked to its mud ball, which the Pokédex entries describe it treasuring more than its own life—a statement reflecting the profound psychological bond between creature and sphere. The species typically orients itself upside down while rolling its mud ball, using its remarkably strong hind legs to lift the sphere over its body as it navigates its environment. According to Pokédex documentation from Pokémon Violet, Rellor continuously rolls its mud ball as the psychic energy necessary for evolution matures within, demonstrating that this activity is not merely recreational but essential to its biological development. In the Paldea region, Rellor inhabits the Asado Desert in West Province, where sandy terrain provides ideal conditions for mud ball construction and maintenance. The species demonstrates a fast growth rate, completing its development cycle relatively quickly and showing eagerness to progress toward its evolutionary form.
Pokedex Entries
This Pokémon creates a mud ball by mixing sand and dirt with psychic energy. It treasures its mud ball more than its own life.
It rolls its mud ball around while the energy it needs for evolution matures. Eventually the time comes for it to evolve.
Rellor Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Rellor's name derives from the combination of 'roll' and 'roller,' directly referencing its defining behavioral characteristic of perpetually moving its mud sphere. The Japanese designation Shigaroko similarly emphasizes this rolling motion, incorporating phonetic elements suggestive of rotational movement. The design itself pulls inspiration from dung beetles, insects famous for their behavior of rolling spheres of organic matter for reproductive and nutritional purposes, though Rellor's adaptation transforms this natural behavior into a psychically-enhanced phenomenon unique to Pokémon biology. The character's visual aesthetic—from the horn-like protrusions to the maze-like striping on its back—suggests an ancient or mysterious quality, hinting at the psychic energies that define its existence. The whimsical facial features with their beard-like and brow-like markings provide personality and charm to what might otherwise be an insectoid design, making Rellor immediately recognizable and endearing to players encountering it for the first time.
Learnable Moves
Rellor can learn 33 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug buzz | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| cosmic power | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| leech life | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| lunge | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Rellor Competitive Battle Guide
Rellor's competitive viability is significantly constrained by its base stat total of 270, the lowest of its evolution line, with particularly weak Special Attack (31) and Speed (30) statistics that severely limit its offensive and initiative options. Its most serviceable stat is Defense at 60, complemented by respectable HP (41) and Special Defense (58), positioning it as marginally more durable than offensive. The ability Compound Eyes boosts move accuracy to 1.3×, a utility-focused trait more beneficial to moves with imperfect accuracy such as Lunge (80% accuracy), Bug Bite, and Struggle Bug, though these moves lack the power for serious competitive impact. The hidden ability Shed Skin provides automatic status condition removal with 33% probability each turn, offering passive defensive utility against common status threats like paralysis, burn, and poison. Competitive players typically view Rellor as a stepping stone to Rabsca rather than a viable competitive option itself, as its evolution dramatically improves stats and adds the Psychic typing, fundamentally transforming its role and capabilities in battle.
Commonly Asked Questions About Rellor
What type is Rellor?
Rellor is a bug type Pokemon.
What does Rellor evolve into?
Rellor evolves into rabsca.
What are Rellor's weaknesses?
Rellor is weak to flying, rock and fire type moves.
Rellor Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Since its introduction in Generation IX, Rellor has garnered affection from the Pokémon community for its charming design and the innovative evolution mechanic that requires active trainer participation through the Let's Go feature. The species represents a modern design philosophy that emphasizes interactive gameplay and relationship-building between trainer and Pokémon, resonating with players who appreciate mechanics that extend beyond traditional leveling. Fan communities have embraced Rellor's quirky aesthetics and the poignant Pokédex narrative of treasuring its mud ball above all else, spawning considerable fan art and discussion around the creature's unique bond with its sphere. The evolution line's introduction of psychic properties through the mud ball creation mechanism introduced fresh conceptual territory in Bug-type Pokémon design, challenging traditional associations of the type with purely physical or biological characteristics. Trading card game enthusiasts have noted Rellor's representation in the TCG, contributing to its presence across multiple Pokémon media formats despite its relatively recent introduction.
Where to Find Rellor in Every Pokémon Game
Rellor is exclusively available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it inhabits the Asado Desert region of West Province, accessible relatively early in the player's journey through the region. The species can be encountered as a wild Pokémon in its natural habitat and also appears in Tera Raid Battles, providing alternative methods for acquisition and experience grinding. In the post-game Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Rellor appears in the Blueberry Pokédex with Pokédex number 30, allowing players to encounter it again in The Indigo Disk's expanded content. The relatively high capture rate of 190 makes Rellor straightforward to catch with standard Poké Balls, particularly when encountered at full health where capture probability reaches approximately 24.8%. Currently, Rellor has not appeared in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, though its absence from announced content does not preclude future availability in that title or subsequent generations.