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Google Trends · 2004–2026

Most Popular
Rock-Type Pokémon

We tracked 74 Rock-Type Pokémon across 23 years of Google search data (2004–2026). Tyranitar leads with an average normalized search score of 3.7, followed by Onix (3.5) and Aerodactyl (2.3). No single Pokémon dominates: 16 different Rock-Type Pokémon have held the top spot month to month. Interest peaked in July 2016, 3.3× the category’s typical level, around Pokémon GO launch.

Tyranitar #1 Most Searched
74 Pokémon Tracked
3.68 Top Score
Search interest over time — top 5 in this category

All 74 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026)

  1. 1 Tyranitar
    Tyranitar
    rock dark Gen II
    3.68
  2. 2 Onix
    Onix
    rock ground Gen I
    3.47
  3. 3 Aerodactyl
    Aerodactyl
    rock flying Gen I
    2.27
  4. 4 Geodude
    Geodude
    rock ground Gen I
    2.23
  5. 5 Aggron
    Aggron
    steel rock Gen III
    1.61
  6. 6 Rhyperior
    Rhyperior
    ground rock Gen IV
    1.36
  7. 7 Rhydon
    Rhydon
    ground rock Gen I
    1.32
  8. 8 Diancie
    Diancie
    rock fairy Gen VI
    1.2
  9. 9 Larvitar
    Larvitar
    rock ground Gen II
    1.18
  10. 10 Rhyhorn
    Rhyhorn
    ground rock Gen I
    1.17
  11. 11 Regirock
    Regirock
    rock Gen III
    1.06
  12. 12 Rockruff
    Rockruff
    rock Gen VII
    0.9
  13. 13 Terrakion
    Terrakion
    rock fighting Gen V
    0.85
  14. 14 Nosepass
    Nosepass
    rock Gen III
    0.83
  15. 15 Graveler
    Graveler
    rock ground Gen I
    0.81
  16. 16 Pupitar
    Pupitar
    rock ground Gen II
    0.77
  17. 17 Aron
    Aron
    steel rock Gen III
    0.72
  18. 18 Tyrunt
    Tyrunt
    rock dragon Gen VI
    0.7
  19. 19 Cranidos
    Cranidos
    rock Gen IV
    0.7
  20. 20 Anorith
    Anorith
    rock bug Gen III
    0.69
  21. 21 Roggenrola
    Roggenrola
    rock Gen V
    0.69
  22. 22 Tyrantrum
    Tyrantrum
    rock dragon Gen VI
    0.62
  23. 23 Golem
    Golem
    rock ground Gen I
    0.62
  24. 24 Kabuto
    Kabuto
    rock water Gen I
    0.6
  25. 25 Cradily
    Cradily
    rock grass Gen III
    0.59
  26. 26 Omanyte
    Omanyte
    rock water Gen I
    0.58
  27. 27 Archen
    Archen
    rock flying Gen V
    0.56
  28. 28 Amaura
    Amaura
    rock ice Gen VI
    0.55
  29. 29 Sudowoodo
    Sudowoodo
    rock Gen II
    0.51
  30. 30 Kabutops
    Kabutops
    rock water Gen I
    0.51
  31. 31 Gigalith
    Gigalith
    rock Gen V
    0.5
  32. 32 Carbink
    Carbink
    rock fairy Gen VI
    0.5
  33. 33 Archeops
    Archeops
    rock flying Gen V
    0.48
  34. 34 Corsola
    Corsola
    water rock Gen II
    0.48
  35. 35 Rampardos
    Rampardos
    rock Gen IV
    0.47
  36. 36 Lycanroc
    Lycanroc
    rock Gen VII
    0.45
  37. 37 Omastar
    Omastar
    rock water Gen I
    0.4
  38. 38 Shuckle
    Shuckle
    bug rock Gen II
    0.38
  39. 39 Boldore
    Boldore
    rock Gen V
    0.37
  40. 40 Lairon
    Lairon
    steel rock Gen III
    0.36
  41. 41 Solrock
    Solrock
    rock psychic Gen III
    0.36
  42. 42 Lileep
    Lileep
    rock grass Gen III
    0.35
  43. 43 Aurorus
    Aurorus
    rock ice Gen VI
    0.35
  44. 44 Probopass
    Probopass
    rock steel Gen IV
    0.33
  45. 45 Lunatone
    Lunatone
    rock psychic Gen III
    0.32
  46. 46 Tirtouga
    Tirtouga
    water rock Gen V
    0.29
  47. 47 Bonsly
    Bonsly
    rock Gen IV
    0.28
  48. 48 Relicanth
    Relicanth
    water rock Gen III
    0.23
  49. 49 Bastiodon
    Bastiodon
    rock steel Gen IV
    0.22
  50. 50 Drednaw
    Drednaw
    water rock Gen VIII
    0.19
  51. 51 Armaldo
    Armaldo
    rock bug Gen III
    0.18
  52. 52 Dwebble
    Dwebble
    bug rock Gen V
    0.18
  53. 53 Crustle
    Crustle
    bug rock Gen V
    0.16
  54. 54 Magcargo
    Magcargo
    fire rock Gen II
    0.15
  55. 55 Minior
    Minior
    rock flying Gen VII
    0.14
  56. 56 Nihilego
    Nihilego
    rock poison Gen VII
    0.13
  57. 57 Glimmora
    Glimmora
    rock poison Gen IX
    0.12
  58. 58 Barbaracle
    Barbaracle
    rock water Gen VI
    0.12
  59. 59 Kleavor
    Kleavor
    bug rock Gen VIII
    0.12
  60. 60 Binacle
    Binacle
    rock water Gen VI
    0.12
  61. 61 Garganacl
    Garganacl
    rock Gen IX
    0.09
  62. 62 Carracosta
    Carracosta
    water rock Gen V
    0.06
  63. 63 Stakataka
    Stakataka
    rock steel Gen VII
    0.06
  64. 64 Iron Thorns
    Iron Thorns
    rock electric Gen IX
    0.05
  65. 65 Stonjourner
    Stonjourner
    rock Gen VIII
    0.03
  66. 66 Nacli
    Nacli
    rock Gen IX
    0.02
  67. 67 Coalossal
    Coalossal
    rock fire Gen VIII
    0.02
  68. 68 Rolycoly
    Rolycoly
    rock Gen VIII
    0.02
  69. 69 Glimmet
    Glimmet
    rock poison Gen IX
    0.01
  70. 70 Klawf
    Klawf
    rock Gen IX
    0.01
  71. 71 Carkol
    Carkol
    rock fire Gen VIII
    0.0
  72. 72 Iron Boulder
    Iron Boulder
    rock psychic Gen IX
    0.0
  73. 73 Naclstack
    Naclstack
    rock Gen IX
    0.0
  74. 74 Shieldon
    Shieldon
    rock steel Gen IV
    0.0

What the data shows

Peak interest July 2016

Rock-Type search interest hit 3.3× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon GO launch.

Who holds #1 137 / 271 months

Onix has led all Rock-Type Pokémon in 51% of months on record, ahead of 15 other Pokémon that have reached #1.

  • OnixJanuary 2004 – January 2014
  • DiancieFebruary 2014 – December 2014
  • OnixJanuary 2015 – October 2016
  • TyranitarFebruary 2017 – December 2018
  • TyranitarDecember 2021 – July 2026

Longest 5 of 9 distinct spells at #1.

Biggest riser · last 24 months Diancie +117%

Averaged 2.82 over the last 24 months, up from 1.3 in the 24 months before.

Biggest faller · last 24 months Rockruff -23%

Averaged 2.02 over the last 24 months, down from 2.62 in the 24 months before.

Seasonality July +18%

After removing the long-term trend, Rock-Type Pokémon run 18% above average in July and 20% below in January.

Concentration 31% in the top 5

Tyranitar alone scores 9.4× the median Rock-Type Pokémon (0.39). 14% register almost no search interest at all.

Figures are computed from monthly Google Trends data, 2004–2026, normalized against a fixed anchor topic. Movement and regional figures are only shown where enough Pokémon in this category carry a reliable signal — see the methodology.

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