Stats & Training
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
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x129-152%KO Sky Uppercut 2x100-118%KO Flash Cannon 2x57-68% Brick Break 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x109-128%KO Mirror Shot 2x88-104%KO Magnet Bomb 2x49-58% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Klinklang builds →Flash Cannon 2x66-78% Mirror Shot 2x54-64% Gear Grind 2x56-66% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Dynamic Punch 2x103-122%KO Surf 2x73-86% Submission 2x83-98% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x156-184%KO Focus Blast 2x81-96% Hammer Arm 2x131-154%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Lycanroc with Close Combat (129-151%). Volcanion deals 56-66% with Fire Blast.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x129-151%KO Stone Edge36-42% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb31-36% Fire Blast56-66% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x131-154%KO Fire Blast42-49% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x196-231%KO Ice Shard40-46% Knock Off42-50% | ||
Sun & Moon 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. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. 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. Notable egg moves include Crush Claw, Fire Fang, Sucker Punch and 2 more.
Sun & Moon Lycanroc Best Moveset
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
Lycanroc best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Accelerock
- Drill Run
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stone Edge
- Drill Run
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Lycanroc in Sun & Moon
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 RockruffTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrass Lv.10-1320%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrass Lv.10-1320%Early
Step 2Lycanroc ✓Vast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LateNightVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LateDayVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4420%LateNightVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4420%LateDayor evolve from Rockruff (Step 1)
Lycanroc Guide
In Sun & Moon, Sand Rush changes the entire equation for Lycanroc. The 487 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Rock Slide with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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.
In Sun & Moon, run Rock Slide, Accelerock, Drillrun, and Fire Fang on Lycanroc. Rock Slide is the most common pick at 20% usage. This set covers the sweeper 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 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