Is Lycanroc Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Midday Form in Ultra Sun is fast with high Attack. Midnight Form in Ultra Moon is bulkier with AbilityNo Guard. The USUM-exclusive Dusk Form blends both with AbilityTough Claws boosting contact moves. All forms handle Kahili and Kiawe. Dusk Lycanroc is the best of the three and unique to this game.
Rockruff trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Rockruff's weaknesses hard.
Lycanroc has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Rockruff trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Rockruff trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Lycanroc has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Lycanroc trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Lycanroc has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Lycanroc trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Lycanroc has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Lycanroc's weaknesses hard.
Molayne's team hits Lycanroc's weaknesses hard.
Lycanroc trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Lycanroc has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Lycanroc has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Lycanroc trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Rockruff on Route 1 (walking, Lv 11-14).
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Lana, at typical party pace.
How to Get Lycanroc in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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)
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
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x66-78% Bubble 2x17-21% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Slowbro builds →Water Gun 2x38-47% Brick Break 2x40-48% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x59-71% Bubble Beam 2x22-26% | ||
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x59-71% Brick Break 2x33-39% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x64-77% Bubble Beam 2x24-29% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x64-77% Brick Break 2x36-43% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x80-95% Energy Ball 2x28-34% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x80-95% Leaf Blade 2x63-76% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Mudbray builds →High Horsepower 2x87-102%KO Double Kick 2x21-24% | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Bewear builds →Brick Break 2x84-99% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x81-96% Bulldoze 2x43-51% Energy Ball 2x30-36% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Hariyama builds →Brick Break 2x81-96% Bulldoze 2x43-51% Brine 2x23-28% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x84-99% Leaf Blade 2x66-79% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Poliwrath builds →Brick Break 2x67-80% Bubble Beam 2x46-54% Bulldoze 2x36-43% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Aegislash builds →Iron Head 2x44-52% Sacred Sword 2x34-40% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 2x110-130%KO Bulldoze 2x44-52% Bullet Punch 2x30-37% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 2x110-130%KO Bulldoze 2x32-38% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Bewear builds →Brick Break 2x83-99% Bulldoze 2x45-54% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x102-120%KO Energy Ball 2x68-80% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x123-146%KO Bulldoze 2x42-49% Energy Ball 2x27-32% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 2x113-133%KO Earthquake 2x95-112%KO | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Aegislash builds →Iron Head 2x43-51% Sacred Sword 2x32-38% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x106-125%KO Bulldoze 2x43-51% | ||
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Solgaleo builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Sunsteel Strike 2x115-136%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x46-55% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x182-215%KO Focus Blast 2x74-87% Bulldoze 2x31-37% | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 2x138-162%KO Hammer Arm 2x93-110%KO Bulldoze 2x38-45% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Venusaur builds →Solar Beam 2x174-206%KO Bulldoze 2x30-36% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x100-117%KO Iron Head 2x67-79% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Solgaleo builds →Solar Beam 2x132-155%KO Sunsteel Strike 2x118-139%KO Earthquake 2x79-93% Wake-Up Slap 2x55-65% | ||
Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x185-218%KO Focus Blast 2x75-88% Earthquake 2x52-61% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDancer ItemWiseglasses NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Oricorio builds →Air Slash13-15% Hurricane19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemMagoberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Emolga builds →Nuzzle6-7% U Turn20-24% Volt Switch14-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemBindingband NatureImpish Moves View Volbeat builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Togetic builds →Dazzling Gleam19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Natu builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
Lycanroc Evolutions
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 218 partners from the Ground egg group.
USUM Lycanroc Best Moveset
Midday form at 115 Attack and 112 Speed with AbilitySand Rush doubling Speed in sand as a hidden ability. MoveAccelerock adds priority Rock TermStab. Midnight form trades Speed for bulk. Dusk form balances 117 Attack at 110 Speed with AbilityTough Claws. The moveset offers three form identities built around physical Rock offense.
Best Build
Lycanroc best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stone Edge
- Drill Run
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Lycanroc picks up Rock Climb and Stone Edge along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Dark and Fighting coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off.
The rocks in its mane are sharper than a knife. Fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms.
Lycanroc Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Lycanroc C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 487 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Accelerock with Lycaniumz 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Accelerock, Stone Edge, Drillrun, and Swords Dance 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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