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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Lycanroc (disambiguation).

Lycanroc Wolf Pokémon ルガルガン Lugarugan #745 Midday Form Midnight Form Dusk Form Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock
Abilities Keen Eye or Sand Rush Midday Form Keen Eye or Vital Spirit Midnight Form Steadfast Midday Form Hidden Ability No Guard Midnight Form Hidden Ability Tough Claws Dusk Form
Gender ratio     50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 3855 - 4111 steps
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Midday Form 3'07" 1.1 m Midnight Form 2'07" 0.8 m Dusk Form	Weight 55.1 lbs. 25.0 kg Midday Form 55.1 lbs. 25.0 kg Midnight Form 55.1 lbs. 25.0 kg Dusk Form
Base experience yield 170	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape Other forms may have other shapes.	Footprint
Pokédex color   Brown Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Lycanroc (Japanese: ルガルガン Lugarugan) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves from Rockruff starting at level 25. The form it evolves into depends on the time.

• Rockruff evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc when leveled up during the day (in Generation VII, in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun only).
• Rockruff evolves into Midnight Form Lycanroc when leveled up at night (in Generation VII, in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon only).
• A Rockruff with Own Tempo evolves into Dusk Form Lycanroc when leveled up from 7 PM to 7:59 PM in real-time (Generation VIII) or 5 PM to 5:59 PM in in-game time (Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon, equating to 5 PM to 5:59 PM in real-time for Ultra Sun and 5 AM to 5:59 AM in real-time for Ultra Moon).

Biology

Lycanroc is a canine Pokémon resembling a wolf. It has three possible forms: Midday Form, Midnight Form, and Dusk Form. The first two forms are influenced by Solgaleo and Lunala when bathed in solar or lunar energy. The third form is said to have been influenced by the setting sun of the evening.

In its Midday Form, Lycanroc resembles a quadrupedal, light brown wolf. It has a white underbelly that extends up around its muzzle and eyes in a mask-like marking. It has pointed ears with dark brown tips and pink insides, big blue eyes, and a triangular, dark brown nose. There are four sharp fangs in its mouth: two in the upper jaw and two in the lower. Large tufts of brown fur extend from the sides of its head; three tufts on each side. A bushy, white mane covers its neck. Four dark brown rocks poke out of its mane, composing a shape similar to a stylized sun. The rocks are said to be razor-sharp. The lower portions of this form's legs are white, and each foot has three dark brown claws. It also has a long, fluffy white tail.

In its Midnight Form, Lycanroc instead resembles a slouched, bipedal wolf or werewolf. It has short red fur with white on its lower legs and a white streak that covers its face, underbelly, and tail. It has pointed, button ears with black tips, three large tufts of fur on each side of its face, a triangular black nose, and a mouth full of sharp teeth. While the sclerae, irises, and pupils of its eye are visible, they all glow a pinkish red and no distinctive colors are visible. A mane of fur covers its back and shoulders, sweeping forward over its head to form a crescent moon shape. On either side of its body, just below the shoulders, two small rocks resembling claws poke out of the mane. A single, bigger stone projects out of the front of the mane over its head. Each of this form's paws has three black claws, and it has a stubby tail covered in long fur.

In its Dusk Form, Lycranroc resembles a combination of its Midday and Midnight Forms. The body is similar to Midday Form with the same white color except with orange-gold fur. It retains the three brown claws for all four feet. The white fluffy mane resembles a sun with part of the crescent moon. It also has four rocks around its neck like a sun as well along with a single, bigger stone coming from the mane over its head. The face resembles Midday Form but is orange-gold with bright green eyes, the eyes can change to bright glowing red when angry or attacking.

The Midday Form has a calm and cautious personality. In order to avoid needless fighting, the Midday Form prefers to live alone and does not form a pack with others of its kind. However, it is a fiercely loyal partner to Trainers that accept it during its unruly stage. In battle, it darts past opponents while attacking them with the rocks in its mane. These swift movements leave many foes bewildered and backed into a corner.^[1] It always aims for the foes' weak spot using its fangs. Broken fragments of its stone mane are considered good luck.

In contrast, Lycanroc's Midnight Form is thrilled by battling and becomes more excited the stronger its opponent. This excitement is what causes its eyes to glow. ^[2] The Midnight Form is known to be reckless. Its strategy consists of closing in on its opponent and encouraging attack, then countering with a powerful blow that knocks out its opponent. The full force of its headbutts can destroy giant boulders. Trainers that can draw out its power earn its trust, but it despises those that it disagrees with or who try to force it to fight.

The Dusk Form Lycanroc shares traits from the previous two forms. Its stance, calm demeanor, and loyal nature are shared with the Midday Form. However, it also shares the Midnight Form's fighting spirit, including the red, glowing eyes at the moment of attack. Due to only evolving at sunset, the Dusk Form is considered the rarest of the three forms. ^[3] The Dusk Form of Lycanroc is rather difficult to train due to its temperamental nature.

Accelerock is the signature move of Lycanroc's Midday and Dusk Forms, but all three are able to use the exclusive Z-Move, Splintered Stormshards.

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Olivia's Lycanroc

A Midday Form Lycanroc debuted in The Island Whisperer!, under the ownership of Olivia. It reappeared in Trials and Determinations!, where it partook in Olivia's grand trial battle against Ash, and was eventually defeated by Ash's Rockruff. It reappeared again in Rising from the Ruins!, where it and Gladion's Lycanroc helped Ash's Rockruff and got attacked by Tapu Lele.

Gladion's Lycanroc

Gladion's Midnight Form Lycanroc debuted in A Glaring Rivalry!. It struck up a rivalry with Ash's own Lycanroc.

Ash's Lycanroc

Ash owns a Dusk Form Lycanroc, which debuted in Rising from the Ruins! upon evolving from his Rockruff.

Other

A Midday and a Midnight Form Lycanroc both debuted in Rocking Clawmark Hill!. They were among the Pokémon training up on Clawmark Hill.

A Midnight Form Lycanroc appeared in I Choose You!, under the ownership of Cross. It first appeared when Cross encountered Ash, Verity, and Cross's former Charmander. Later on, Lycanroc was among the Pokémon subjected to the control of Marshadow, but it managed to break free when Cross reminded it of how they first met.

Minor appearances

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  Midday Form Lycanroc in the anime

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  Midnight Form Lycanroc in the anime

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  Dusk Form Lycanroc in the anime

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM015 Rockruff and Lycanroc Rotom Pokédex Rockruff, the Puppy Pokémon. A Rock type. Rockruff have lived with humans since ancient times. They train themselves by running around. Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc, which has two different forms based on when it evolves. It evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc during the day and Midnight Form Lycanroc during the night. Furthermore, when it gets close to evolving, Rockruff's temperament becomes more aggressive, and it tends to act more independent. It's common for it to disappear and then return after it has evolved.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Professor Kukui's Lycanroc

A Midday Form Lycanroc briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Professor Kukui. It was part of a team with its Trainer, as well as Professors Oak and Sycamore.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, a Midday Form Lycanroc was seen battling a Krookodile.

GOTCHA!

Olivia's Lycanroc

A Midnight Form Lycanroc briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Olivia.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Cross's Midnight Form Lycanroc appeared in I Choose You!.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Ash's Lycanroc

Ash's Lycanroc appeared in a fantasy in JNM01.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Professor Kukui's Lycanroc

Main article: Gladion's Lycanroc

Midnight Form Lycanroc first appeared in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, under the ownership of Olivia. It was first used to battle Nanu's Alolan Persian.

Professor Kukui's Rockruff was revealed to have evolved into a Midday Form Lycanroc prior to The Truth and Island Kahuna Hapu.

Gladion's Midday Form Lycanroc first appeared in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter, when it was sent out to battle Ryuki's Turtonator.

Pokémon Horizon

Akira's Rockruff has the unique ability to evolve into Lycanroc and then devolve into Rockruff again, thanks to the strange red stone on its neck. It also has the ability to change in between its Midday and Midnight Forms while being evolved.

In the TCG

Main article: Lycanroc (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII   Alola SM: #104   Alola USUM: #127   Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Midday Form Sun Its quick movements confuse its enemies. Well equipped with claws and fangs, it also uses the sharp rocks in its mane as weapons. Moon When properly raised from a young age, it will become a trustworthy partner that will absolutely never betray its Trainer. Ultra Sun The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off. Ultra Moon The rocks in its mane are sharper than a knife. Fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms. Midnight Form Sun The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon's blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety. Moon It goads its enemies into attacking, withstands the hits, and in return, delivers a headbutt, crushing their bones with its rocky mane. Ultra Sun It has no problem ignoring orders it doesn't like. It doesn't seem to mind getting hurt at all—as long as it can finish off its opponent. Ultra Moon They live alone without forming packs. They will only listen to orders from Trainers who can draw out their true power. Dusk Form Ultra Sun Bathed in the setting sun of evening, Lycanroc has undergone a special kind of evolution. An intense fighting spirit underlies its calmness. Ultra Moon This strange form is the result of its evolving at dusk. It's very rare in Alola.
Generation VIII     Galar Isle of Armor #158 Midday Form Sword This Lycanroc is calm and cautious. The rocks jutting from its mane are razor sharp. Shield With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc's fangs are always aimed toward opponents' weak spots. Midnight Form Sword This form of Lycanroc is reckless. It charges headlong at its opponents, attacking without any care about what injuries it might receive. Shield It's invigorated by powerful opponents–the stronger the better. A full-force headbutt from one of these Lycanroc can shatter giant boulders. Dusk Form Sword This form of Lycanroc is normally calm and quiet. Once a battle begins, however, this Pokémon displays a ferocious fighting spirit. Shield These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. Their temperamental nature makes them a difficult species to raise.

 

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII   Sun Moon Vast Poni Canyon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Vast Poni Canyon (Midday and Midnight Form) Evolve Own Tempo Rockruff (Dusk Form) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII   Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Challenge Road (Wanderer) Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Midday and Midnight Form)

 

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII   Rumble Rush Buzzwole Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Cross-Generation   Shuffle Event: Lycanroc Appears (Midday Form) Masters EX Sync Pair Scout (Professor Kukui's) (Midday Form) Sync Pair Scout (Olivia's) (Midnight Form)

 

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
SM	Rocky Lycanroc	PAL region	Online	50	May 5 to August 4, 2017
SM	Rocky Lycanroc	American region	Online	50	May 15 to August 4, 2017

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Life Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Midday Form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 112		105 - 180	206 - 355
Total: 487	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Midnight Form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 85		145 - 192	280 - 374
Attack: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 82		78 - 147	152 - 289
Total: 487	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Dusk Form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 117		109 - 185	215 - 366
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 487	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1×

Weak to: Fighting 2× Ground 2× Steel 2× Water 2× Grass 2×

Immune to: None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Flying ½× Poison ½× Fire ½×

Learnset

By leveling up

Midday Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 1 Accelerock Rock Physical 40 100% 20 1 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 1 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35 1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 1 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 1 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Evo. Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 12 Rock Throw Rock Physical 50 90% 15 16 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 20 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 24 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 30 Roar Normal Status — —% 20 36 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 42 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 48 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 54 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 60 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

Midnight Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 1 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 1 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 1 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35 1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 1 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 1 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Evo. Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 12 Rock Throw Rock Physical 50 90% 15 16 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 20 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 24 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 30 Roar Normal Status — —% 20 36 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 42 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 48 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 54 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 60 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

Dusk Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 1 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 1 Accelerock Rock Physical 40 100% 20 1 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 1 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 1 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 1 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 1 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 1 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35 1 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 1 Sand Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 1 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Evo. Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 12 Rock Throw Rock Physical 50 90% 15 16 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 20 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 24 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 30 Roar Normal Status — —% 20 36 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 42 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 48 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 54 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 60 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

By TM/TR

Midday Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM84 Tail Slap Normal Physical 25 85% 10 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20 TR12 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 TR37 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 20 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 TR97 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 85 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

Midnight Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 65 100% 20 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR37 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 20 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 TR97 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 85 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

Dusk Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM84 Tail Slap Normal Physical 25 85% 10 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 55 95% 15 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 TR37 Taunt Dark Status — 100% 20 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 20 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 TR85 Work Up Normal Status — —% 30 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 TR97 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 85 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lycanroc in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lycanroc in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

By tutoring

Midday Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Midnight Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dusk Form

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: VII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc

By transfer from another generation

Midday Form

Generation VIII Other generations: None

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 VII Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 VII Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 VII Odor Sleuth × Normal Status — —% 40 VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 90 85% 20 VII Rock Polish Rock Status — —% 20 VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII

Midnight Form

Generation VIII Other generations: None

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 VII Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 VII Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 VII Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 VII Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 VII Odor Sleuth × Normal Status — —% 40 VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 90 85% 20 VII Rock Polish Rock Status — —% 20 VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII

Dusk Form

Generation VIII Other generations: None

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 VII Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15 VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 VII Happy Hour Normal Status — —% 30 VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 VII Odor Sleuth × Normal Status — —% 40 VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 90 85% 20 VII Rock Polish Rock Status — —% 20 VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10

A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII

Side game data

Midday Form

Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 60 - 135  20 #730 Rock Combo Increases damage done by any Rock types in the combo.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 54   Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70

Midnight Form

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 56   Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60

Dusk Form

Pokémon Rumble Rush 80px Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 54   Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70

Evolution

Generation VII

Unevolved Rockruff  Rock	Level 25 during the day in Pokémon Sun or Ultra Sun →	First evolution Lycanroc Midday Form  Rock
	Level 25 at night in Pokémon Moon or Ultra Moon →	First evolution Lycanroc Midnight Form  Rock

Own Tempo Rockruff

Unevolved Rockruff  Rock

+  Level 25 between 5:00 and 5:59 PM in-game if its Ability is Own Tempo →

First evolution Lycanroc  Rock

 

Generation VIII-present

Unevolved Rockruff  Rock	Level 25 during the day →	First evolution Lycanroc Midday Form  Rock
	Level 25 at night →	First evolution Lycanroc Midnight Form  Rock

Own Tempo Rockruff

Unevolved Rockruff  Rock

+  Level 25 between 7:00 and 7:59 PM real-time if its Ability is Own Tempo →

First evolution Lycanroc  Rock

 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII   Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon     Front Back       Front Back         Front Back
Generation VIII   Sword Shield 400px 400px 400px 400px 400px 400px   HOME

 

Trivia

• The QR Code displayed in the Pokédex entry for Dusk Form Lycanroc is actually that of Midday Form Lycanroc.
• Lycanroc and Mr. Mime are the only two Pokémon known to have 6 possible abilities between their forms, the most of any Pokémon.

Origin

Overall Lycanroc shares traits with the extinct Japanese and Hokkaido wolves in particular. Its Rock typing seems to be a reference to the link between wolves (also called as 山犬 yamainu, lit. mountain dog) and mountains in Japan.

Lycanroc's Midday and Dusk Forms appear to be based on a wolf, while its Midnight Form appears to be based on a werewolf. The duality between Midday and Midnight Forms may be a reference to the okuri-inu, a mountain wolf creature that could take either a protective approach, similar to Midday Form's behavior; or an aggressive one much like Midnight Form's.

Name origin

Lycanroc may be a combination of lycanthrope and rock.

Lugarugan may be a combination of rougarou, loup-garou (French for werewolf), ガルル garuru (a dog's growling), and 岩 gan (rock).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning  Japanese ルガルガン Lugarugan From loup-garou, ガルル garuru, and 岩 gan  French Lougaroc From loup-garou and roc  Spanish Lycanroc Same as English name  German Wolwerock From Wolf, Werwolf, and rock  Italian Lycanroc Same as English name  Korean 루가루암 Rugaruam From loup-garou and 암 (岩) am  Cantonese Chinese 鬃岩狼人 Jūngngàahmlòhngyàhn From 鬃狼 jūnglòhng, 岩 ngàahm, 狼人 lòhngyàhn  Mandarin Chinese 鬃岩狼人 Zōngyánlángrén From 鬃狼 zōngláng, 岩 yán, 狼人 lángrén

[hide]More languages  Russian Лайканрок Laykanrok Transcription of English name  Thai ลูกาลูกัน Lukalukan Transcription of Japanese name

 

Midday Form Language Title  Japanese まひるのすがた Midday Form Chinese Cantonese 白晝的樣子 Baahkjau-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 白晝的樣子 / 白昼的样子 Báizhòu-de Yàngzi  Danish Middagsform  Dutch Dagvorm  Finnish Keskipäivämuoto  French Forme Diurne  German Tagform  Hungarian Déli Forma  Italian Forma Giorno  Korean 한낮의모습 Hannaj-ui Moseup  Norwegian Dagform  Polish Forma Dnia  Brazilian Portuguese Forma Diurna  Russian Форма «Полдень» Forma "Polden'" Spanish  Latin America Forma Meridiana  Spain Forma Diurna  Swedish Dagsform Middagsform*  Thai ร่างเที่ยงวัน  Vietnamese Hình thái giữa trưa

Midnight Form Language Title  Japanese まよなかのすがた Midnight Form Chinese Cantonese 黑夜的樣子 Hāakyeh-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 黑夜的樣子 / 黑夜的样子 Hēiyè-de Yàngzi  Danish Midnatsform  Dutch Nachtvorm  Finnish Keskiyömuoto  French Forme Nocturne  German Nachtform  Hungarian Éjféli Forma  Italian Forma Notte  Korean 한밤중의 모습 Hanbamjung-ui Moseup  Norwegian Nattform  Polish Forma Nocy  Brazilian Portuguese Forma Noturna  Russian Форма «Полночь» Forma "Polnoch'" Spanish  Latin America Forma Medianoche  Spain Forma Nocturna  Swedish Midnattsform  Thai ร่างเที่ยงคืน  Vietnamese Hình thái giữa đêm

Dusk Form

Language Title  Japanese たそがれのすがた Dusk Form Chinese Cantonese 黃昏的樣子 Wòhngfān-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 黃昏的樣子 / 黄昏的样子 Huánghūn-de Yàngzi  Czech Soumračná forma  Danish Skumringsform  Dutch Schemervorm  Finnish Iltahämärämuoto  French Forme Crépusculaire  German Zwielichtform  Italian Forma Crepuscolo  Korean 황혼의 모습 Hwanghon-ui Moseup  Norwegian Skumringsform  Polish Forma Zmierzchu Portuguese  Brazil Forma Crepúsculo  Portugal Forma Crepuscular  Russian Сумеречная форма Sumerechnaya forma  Spanish Forma Crepuscular  Swedish Skymningsform  Thai ร่างพลบค่ำ

 

Related articles

• Ash's Lycanroc
• Olivia's Lycanroc
• Gladion's Lycanroc
• List of Pokémon with form differences

Notes

← #744: Rockruff

Pokémon

#746: Wishiwashi →

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