Lycanroc Best Moveset
115 Attack at 112 Speed on Rock with AbilitySand Rush doubling Speed under sandstorm. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureJolly guarantees one hit survived to fire MoveAccelerock priority and Rock TermStab. The moveset is a fast physical Rock attacker with Sand Rush creating obscene Speed under sand. MoveClose Combat covers Steel. Tera Rock amplifies the primary damage.
Midday Form with 115 Attack and 112 Speed in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Accelerock gave Rock-type priority. Fast and strong, but 65/65 bulk was tissue paper.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lycanroc best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stone Edge
- Drill Run
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Same fragile sweeper in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Accelerock picked off weakened targets. Two gens at the same level.
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Stealth Rock weakness on 65/65 bulk. Three gens of hitting hard and dying fast. The glass cannon that couldn't absorb a pebble.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Accelerock
- Close Combat
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Lycanroc Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Lycanroc
Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Lycanroc for 72-85%. Scizor threatens a KO with Close Combat (176-207%). Gholdengo deals 36-43% with Shadow Ball.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Dragapult builds →U Turn22-26% Draco Meteor72-85% Shadow Ball44-52% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x59-69% Knock Off48-56% U Turn51-60% Close Combat 2x176-207%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball36-43% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Corviknight builds →U Turn18-22% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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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 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Lycanroc
Lycanroc appears at moderate rates across 50 spots in mid-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 SV
Rockruff is your first catch on the way to Lycanroc. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-60 across 108 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RockruffEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%Glaseado MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 24%Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.6-17OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Lycanroc ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.25-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.25-60OverworldOni MountainLv.25-60OverworldEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightGlaseado MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightGlaseado MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.34-60OverworldRate 4%The Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveLv.34-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%MorningWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.34-56OverworldRate 4%NightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.46-56OverworldRate 1%or 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 SwSh
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 RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%RainingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal Weather
Step 2Lycanroc ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Lycanroc egg.
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 USUM
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 - SouthLv.11-14GrassRate 20%Ten Carat Hill - Farthest HollowLv.11-14GrassRate 20%
Step 2Lycanroc ✓Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.43-46GrassRate 20%DayVast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.43-46GrassRate 20%Nightor 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 SM
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 HollowLv.10-13GrassRate 20%
Step 2Lycanroc ✓Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.41-44GrassRate 20%DayVast Poni Canyon - OutsideLv.41-44GrassRate 20%Nightor evolve from Rockruff (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. It’s said that this form of Lycanroc is the most troublesome to raise.
Lycanroc Guide
We rate Lycanroc C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 487 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 115 Attack stands out.
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.
Run Accelerock, Close Combat, Stealth Rock, and Endeavor on Lycanroc. Accelerock is the most common pick at 0% 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves