High risk, high reward with Lycanroc. The offense is outstanding but the bulk won't survive much — 55 base Sp. Atk is the weak link. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Introduced in Gen 7. Clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark.
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.
Lycanroc Weakness
FragileWater, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type 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.
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. It's got 3 egg moves worth looking into.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lycanroc to get Rockruff eggs easily using 195 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Last Resort, Thrash.
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
Best Lycanroc Moveset
- Accelerock
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
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
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 RockruffEASYEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-1724%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyCaveHARDNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.6-171%EarlyRoute
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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.
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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.
Lycanroc can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Lycanroc joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A