Stats & Training
Attack and HP carry most of Lycanroc's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This form of Lycanroc is normally calm and quiet. Once a battle begins, however, this Pokémon displays a ferocious fighting spirit.
These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. Their temperamental nature makes them a difficult species to raise.
Lycanroc Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Lycanroc for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (138-162%). Rillaboom's Wood Hammer also KOs at 171-202%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x138-162%KO Rapid Spin12-14% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Rillaboom builds →U Turn33-40% Wood Hammer 2x171-202%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x63-74% Drain Punch 2x116-137%KO Knock Off34-40% Facade18-21% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Slowking builds →Scald 2x70-83% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
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 152 partners from the Ground egg group.
Sword & Shield Lycanroc Best Moveset
Accelerock is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Life Orb gives Lycanroc extra damage on every hit for a health trade 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 Stallbreaker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Accelerock
- Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Lycanroc can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Fighting and Normal. 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
How to Get Lycanroc in Sword & Shield
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
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Lycanroc Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Lycanroc C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 487 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Accelerock with Life Orb is the standard set.
Keen Eye prevents accuracy from being lowered. That's the one you want on Lycanroc. No Guard is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Vital Spirit works too if your team needs something different.
Base 82 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Lycanroc is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Sword & Shield, run Accelerock, Stone Edge, Close Combat, and Swords Dance on Lycanroc. Accelerock is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves