The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Wolf Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
Normally this Pokémon doesn’t even bark, but once it enters battle, it will relentlessly drive the opponent into a corner.
These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. It’s said that this form of Lycanroc is the most troublesome to raise.
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Lycanroc for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Lycanroc leans offensive (base 115 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
Incineroar's Knock Off hits Lycanroc for 39-46%. Greninja threatens a KO with Surf (159-188%). Rillaboom's Wood Hammer also KOs at 171-202%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Incineroar builds →Knock Off39-46% Flare Blitz36-42% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse70-83% Ice Beam53-63% Surf 2x159-188%KO U Turn27-32% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer 2x171-202%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Ambipom builds →U Turn31-37% Knock Off29-34% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off20-24% U Turn21-25% High Jump Kick 2x120-141%KO | ||
Lycanroc doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lycanroc to get Rockruff eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Accelerock is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Focus Sash gives Lycanroc a guaranteed survive from full HP to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Lycanroc best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Accelerock
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Accelerock
- Endeavor
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Accelerock
- Close Combat
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Accelerock
- Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Accelerock
- Drill Run
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stone Edge
- Drill Run
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Accelerock
- Drill Run
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stone Edge
- Drill Run
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Lycanroc can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Stone Edge and Rock Slide while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Lycanroc picks up Endeavor and Last Resort only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Stone Edge and Rock Slide while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Lycanroc picks up Crush Claw and Fire Fang only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Stone Edge and Rock Slide while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Lycanroc picks up Crush Claw and Fire Fang only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Stone Edge and Rock Slide while Dark and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Finding Lycanroc at low spawn rates takes patience. 44 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Lycanroc in Scarlet & Violet
Rockruff is your first catch on the way to Lycanroc. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-60 across 80 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RockruffEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave24%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave24%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave24%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave24%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route24%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave1%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave1%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave1%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Cave1%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.6-17 Route1%Early
Step 2Lycanroc ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateNightGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateNightGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateMorningGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateMorningGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateNightGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateNightGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateMorningGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Cave4%LateMorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.34-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.34-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.34-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.34-604%LateThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveVioletOverworld Lv.34-604%LateThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveScarletOverworld Lv.34-604%LateWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateNightWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.34-56 Route4%LateMorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.46-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.46-56 Route1%Postor evolve from Rockruff (Step 1)
Can't catch Lycanroc directly. Start with Rockruff at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 25. The 2-stage line from Rockruff to Lycanroc is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Lycanroc in Sword & Shield
To get Lycanroc, start by catching Rockruff through walking encounters at Lv. 10-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RockruffChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlyNormal WeatherChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlySnowstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlyThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlyIntense SunChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlySnowingChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlySandstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlyRainingChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlyHeavy FogChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route5%EarlyOvercastChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidOvercastChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidSnowingChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidRainingChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route5%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Lycanroc ✓
Lycanroc appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Lycanroc in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Rockruff is your first catch on the way to Lycanroc. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-46 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RockruffRoute 1 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 1 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-1420%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra SunGrass Lv.11-1420%Early
Step 2Lycanroc ✓Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.43-4620%LateNightVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.43-4620%LateDayVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra SunGrass Lv.43-4620%LateNightVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra SunGrass Lv.43-4620%LateDayor evolve from Rockruff (Step 1)
4 encounter spots for Lycanroc at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Lycanroc in Sun & Moon
To get Lycanroc, start by catching Rockruff through walking encounters at Lv. 10-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RockruffTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrass Lv.10-1320%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrass Lv.10-1320%Early
Step 2Lycanroc ✓Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LateNightVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LateDayVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4420%LateNightVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4420%LateDayor evolve from Rockruff (Step 1)
Sand Rush changes the entire equation for Lycanroc. The 487 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper.
Watch for Gyarados (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting) when using Lycanroc. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Lycanroc's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Sand Rush is what you want on Lycanroc. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Keen Eye, Steadfast) work on paper but Sand Rush is what makes Lycanroc worth using. With base 112 Speed, Sand Rush gives Lycanroc an edge before opponents can react.
Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Lycanroc is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Run Accelerock, Close Combat, Swords Dance, and Stone Edge on Lycanroc. Accelerock is the most common pick at 21% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Lycanroc joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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