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Lycanroc (Japanese: ルガルガン, HepburnRugarugan) (LIE-can-rock[1]) is a rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is the evolved form of Rockruff.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

In its Midday Form, Lycanroc resembles a quadrupedal wolf, having brown fur with white markings around its paws, neck, and tail. It has a long bushy tail, pointed ears, and blue eyes, and the pebbles around its neck as a Rockruff have now grown into long, rocky spikes resembling the rays of a sun.

In its Midnight Form, Lycanroc is a slouched bipedal wolf, with dark red fur and a thick mane that runs from its back to the top of its head. It has a short, stubby tail, folded ears and eyes that glow bright red with no visible iris or sclera. A fringe of black fur hangs over its face, and two pointed rocks emerge from either side of its waist, which is similar to the extinct thylacine's stripes.

In its Dusk Form, Lycanroc resembles the Midday form. It has orange fur, green eyes, and a mane that runs from its back to its head, which resembles the both the Midday Form and Midnight Form's mane. Whenever it attacks, its eyes can turn red to make it look like the Midnight Form.

Behavior[]

As Rockruff nears evolution, it becomes more aggressive and prone to howling loudly. It then runs away and disappears, only returning to its trainer once it has evolved. In Paldea, farmers use Lycanroc as guard dogs in order to protect their crops from Deerling.

Midday form[]

The midday form of Lycanroc tend to live in mountains. They are solitary hunters and avoid making packs as to prevent disputes. However, they are fiercely loyal to a trainer that had accepted them during their rambunctious time as a Rockruff.

Midnight form[]

The midnight form of Lycanroc prefers to let its enemy get the first hit before delivering a devastating counterattack. They are predisposed to violence and easy to get excited by a worthy opponent, signified with their glowing eyes. They will not accept trainers that they feel are poor battlers or give questionable orders.

Dusk form[]

The dusk form of Lycanroc are usually cool, calm and collected, and very loyal to the trainers they deeply trusted, as well as containing a powerful fighting spirit. When a battle gets heated, they choose to attack directly or use counterattacks that inflict double damages on their opponents. Overall, the dusk form of Lycanroc has a mixed personality, with traits from both the Midday and Midnight forms.

Evolution[]

Lycanroc is the evolved form of Rockruff, at level 25. Rockruff evolves into a different form of Lycanroc depending on the time of day. If it evolves in the daytime, it will become the Midday Form; whereas if it evolves in the nighttime, it will become the Midnight Form. In the Evening Twilight time, only Rockruff who has the event-exclusive ability Own Tempo will evolve into the Dusk Form during 17:00 to 17:59.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sun and Moon Vast Poni Canyon, evolve Rockruff at a certain time Uncommon
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Isle of Armor
Challenge Road (Midday, Midnight)
Max Raid Battles: Challenge Road, Fields of Honor, Potbottom Desert, Training Lowlands (All forms)
Common
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Dynamax Adventures (Midday, Midnight) None

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sun

    Midday Form: Its quick movements confuse its enemies. Well equipped with claws and fangs, it also uses the sharp rocks in its mane as weapons.
    Midnight Form: The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon’s blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety.

  • Moon

    Midday Form: When properly raised from a young age, it will become a trustworthy partner that will absolutely never betray its Trainer.
    Midnight Form: It goads its enemies into attacking, withstands the hits, and in return, delivers a headbutt, crushing their bones with its rocky mane.

  • Ultra Sun

    Midday Form: The rocks in its mane are sharper than a knife. Fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms.
    Midnight Form: They live alone without forming packs. They will only listen to orders from Trainers who can draw out their true power.
    Dusk Form: This strange form is the result of its evolving at dusk. It's very rare in Alola.

  • Ultra Moon

    Midday Form: The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off.
    Midnight Form: It has no problem ignoring orders it doesn’t like. It doesn’t seem to mind getting hurt at all - as long as it can finish off its opponent.
    Dusk Form: Bathed in the setting sun of evening, Lycanroc has undergone a special kind of evolution. An intense fighting spirit underlies its calmness.

  • Sword

    Midday Form: This Lycanroc is calm and cautious. The rocks jutting from its mane are razor sharp.
    Midnight Form: This form of Lycanroc is reckless. It charges headlong at its opponents, attacking without any care about what injuries it might receive.
    Dusk Form: This form of Lycanroc is normally calm and quiet. Once a battle begins, however, this Pokémon displays a ferocious fighting spirit.

  • Shield

    Midday Form: With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc's fangs are always aimed toward opponents' weak spots.
    Midnight Form: It's invigorated by powerful opponents–the stronger the better. A full-force headbutt from one of these Lycanroc can shatter giant boulders.
    Dusk Form: These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. Their temperamental nature makes them a difficult species to raise.

  • Scarlet

    Midday Form: Lycanroc attacks its prey with its sharp claws and fangs. It loyally obeys the instructions of a Trainer it trusts.
    Midnight Form: This Pokémon uses its rocky mane to slash any who approach. It will even disobey its Trainer if it dislikes the orders it was given.
    Dusk Form: Normally this Pokémon doesn’t even bark, but once it enters battle, it will relentlessly drive the opponent into a corner.

  • Violet

    Midday Form: It has a calm and collected demeanor. It swiftly closes in on its prey, then slices them with the rocks in its mane.
    Midnight Form: This Lycanroc has an extremely vicious temperament. It will happily sustain injuries for the sake of taking down its opponent.
    Dusk Form: These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. It's said that this form of Lycanroc is the most troublesome to raise.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
75
Attack
115
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
65
Speed
112
Total
487

Stats
HP
85
Attack
115
Defense
75
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
75
Speed
82
Total
487

Stats
HP
75
Attack
117
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
65
Speed
110
Total
487

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

Midday Form[]
LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1* Accelerock 40 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
1 Quick Guard - -% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer - 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
4 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
12 Howl - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
15 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
18 Odor Sleuth - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
26 Roar - -% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29 Stealth Rock - -% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
34 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
37 Scary Face - 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
40 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
48 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Midnight Form[]
LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1* Counter - 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Reversal - 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Taunt - 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer - 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
4 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
12 Howl - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
15 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
18 Odor Sleuth - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
26 Roar - -% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29 Stealth Rock - -% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
34 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
37 Scary Face - 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
40 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
48 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Dusk Form[]
LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Accelerock 40 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Counter - 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Leer - 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Evo Crush Claw 75 95% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
12 Howl - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
15 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
18 Odor Sleuth - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
26 Roar - -% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29 Stealth Rock - -% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
36 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
42 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
48 Scary Face - 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
60 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.


LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Accelerock 40 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Counter - 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Leer - 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Evo Crush Claw 75 95% Normal File:Type Physical HOME.png Physical
4 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
12 Howl - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
15 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
18 Odor Sleuth - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
26 Roar - -% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29 Stealth Rock - -% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
36 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
42 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
48 Scary Face - 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
60 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.


LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1* Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Accelerock 40 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Counter - 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Leer - 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Thrash 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Sand Attack - 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
12 Howl - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
15 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
18 Odor Sleuth - -% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
26 Roar - -% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29 Stealth Rock - -% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
34 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
37 Scary Face - 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
40 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
48 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Lycanroc can learn, refer to Rockruff.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Drill Run USUM 80 95% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

    Appearances[]

    Anime[]

    Ash's Rockruff evolves into a Dusk Form Lycanroc in Rising from the Ruins!, where it was with a Midday and Midnight forms of Lycanroc.

    Main[]

    Supporting[]

    Minor[]

    Trivia[]

    • It was teased early on that Rockruff's evolution was to be unique and had a "certain secret". It was later revealed by leaks to be based on a werewolf, which was confirmed in the CoroCoro magazine.
    • Rockruff's split evolution follows two common trends of small quadrupedal canine Pokémon: some, such as Growlithe and Vulpix evolve in more "adult" but still animal-like quadrupedal forms, while others like Fennekin and Zorua become bipedal and anthropomorphic upon evolving. The Midday and Dusk forms follows the former, while the Midnight form follows the latter.
    • Each form of Lycanroc has its own animation of using Splintered Stormshards. When the Midday Form uses it, the background shows a midday sun. When the Midnight Form uses it, the background is a moon. When the Dusk form uses it, the background is a setting sun.
    • Unlike in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Dusk Form Lycanroc can be encountered and caught in the wild in Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet although the encounter rate is very small. In Sword and Shield, Dusk Form Lycanroc can only be caught in raid dens while in Scarlet and Violet, it can be obtained in both the overworld and raids (albeit at 6 star raids).

    Origin[]

    All of the forms of Lycanroc appear to be based on the extinct Japanese wolf which was associated with rocks and mountains. Wolves are also sometimes referred to as "yamainu" in Japan, which translates to "mountain dog".

    Its Midday form is based on regular wolves, especially the Japanese wolf. Its duality with its Midnight form may be based on the "voluntary" werewolf (a version that changes from man to wolf at will and keeps control of its mind).

    Its Midnight form is based on werewolves. Its appearance of red eyes, bared teeth and folded ears resembling a stereotypical "mad dog". Its duality with its Midday form may be based on the "involuntary" werewolf (a version that turns into a monstrous man-wolf hybrid on a full moon and becomes a vicious rampaging beast).

    Its Dusk form appears similar to wolves and dingos while also sharing traits of its Midday and Midnight counterparts.

    Etymology[]

    Lycanroc comes from lycanthrope (another name for a werewolf) and rock.

    Gallery[]

    Midday Form[]

    Midnight Form[]

    Dusk Form[]

    References[]

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2018). Pokémon: Super Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 407. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1338230895.
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