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.
The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon’s blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety.
It goads its enemies into attacking, withstands the hits, and in return, delivers a headbutt, crushing their bones with its rocky mane.
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 no compatible partners across one egg group, and eggs are quick to hatch. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lycanroc to get Rockruff eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Crush Claw, Fire Fang, Sucker Punch and 2 more.
Lycanroc's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Band, trading flexibility for raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Rock Slide is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Lycanroc Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Accelerock
- Drill Run
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
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 RockruffEASYTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrassLv.10-1320%EarlyEASYTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrassLv.10-1320%Early
Step 2Lycanroc ✓EASYVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrassLv.41-4420%LateNightEASYVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrassLv.41-4420%LateDayEASYVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrassLv.41-4420%LateNightEASYVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrassLv.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 C-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