Lycanroc (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0744MS.png #0744: Rockruff
Pokémon
#0746: Wishiwashi 0746MS.png
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
#0745
Midday Form
Midday Form
Midnight Form
Midnight Form
Dusk Form
Dusk Form



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Rock Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Midnight Form
Unknown Unknown
Dusk Form
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Keen Eye or Sand Rush
Midday Form
Keen Eye or Vital Spirit
Midnight Form
Cacophony
Dusk Form
Steadfast
Midday Form Hidden Ability
No Guard
Midnight Form Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Midnight Form
Cacophony
Dusk Form
Tough Claws
Dusk Form
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
90 (20.1%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
Midday Form
3'07" 1.1 m
Midnight Form
2'07" 0.8 m
Dusk Form
0'0" 0 m
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Weight
55.1 lbs. 25.0 kg
Midday Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
Midnight Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
Dusk Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
170
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Midday Form
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Midnight Form
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Dusk Form
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Other forms may have other shapes.
Footprint
F0745.png F000.png
Midnight Form
Pokédex color
Brown
Other forms may have other colors.
Base friendship
70
External Links

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 Rockruff evolves into depends on the time, as well as its Ability, which corresponds to one of Rockruff's two visually indistinct forms.

  • Rockruff with the Abilities Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, or Steadfast evolve into:
    • Midday Form Lycanroc when leveled up during the day.
    • Midnight Form Lycanroc when leveled up at night.
  • Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc when leveled up during the evening.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

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. Lycanroc are used by humans as guards, to protect their fields from prey Deerling.

Midday Form

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, creating 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.

The Midday Form has a calm, collected, 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.

Midnight Form

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 contrast to its Midday Form, 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 along with extremely vicious temper. 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.

Dusk Form

In its Dusk Form, Lycanroc resembles a combination of its Midday and Midnight Forms. Its 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. Its face resembles Midday Form Lycanroc's but is orange-gold with bright green eyes, which can change to bright glowing red when angry or attacking.

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. Dusk Form Lycanroc never barks, unlike its two other forms. Upon entering battle, Lycanroc will relentlessly drive its opponents into a corner. 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. Because of this, Dusk Form Lycanroc is considered the most troublesome of its three forms.

Signature moves

Lycanroc is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Splintered Stormshards.

Lycanroc's Midday and Dusk Forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Accelerock.

Forms

Lycanroc has three separate forms: Midday Form, Midnight Form, and Dusk Form.

Midday Form
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Midnight Form
0745Lycanroc-Midnight.png
Dusk Form
0745Lycanroc-Dusk.png

Evolution

Lycanroc evolves from Rockruff. Rockruff can evolve into Midday Form, Midnight Form, or Dusk Form Lycanroc.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Rockruff
Unevolved
Rockruff
 Rock 

Lycanroc
First Evolution
Lycanroc
Midday Form
 Rock 

Lycanroc
First Evolution
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
 Rock 

Lycanroc
First Evolution
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
 Rock 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #104
Alola
 US  UM : #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
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#90
Kitakami
#71
Blueberry
#—
Midday Form
Scarlet Lycanroc attacks its prey with its sharp claws and fangs. It loyally obeys the instructions of a Trainer it trusts.
Violet It has a calm and collected demeanor. It swiftly closes in on its prey, then slices them with the rocks in its mane.
Midnight Form
Scarlet This Pokémon uses its rocky mane to slash any who approach. It will even disobey its Trainer if it dislikes the orders it was given.
Violet This Lycanroc has an extremely vicious temperament. It will happily sustain injuries for the sake of taking down its opponent.
Dusk Form
Scarlet Normally this Pokémon doesn’t even bark, but once it enters battle, it will relentlessly drive the opponent into a corner.
Violet These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. It's said that this form of Lycanroc is the most troublesome to raise.


Pokédex Image Lycanroc SM.png Pokédex Image Lycanroc USUM.png Pokédex Image Lycanroc-Midnight SM.png Pokédex Image Lycanroc-Midnight USUM.png
Midday Form Lycanroc in the Alola PokédexSM Midday Form Lycanroc in the Alola PokédexUSUM Midnight Form Lycanroc in the Alola PokédexSM Midnight Form Lycanroc in the Alola PokédexUSUM
Pokédex Image Lycanroc-Dusk USUM.png Pokédex Image Lycanroc SV.png Pokédex Image Lycanroc SV Kitakami.png
Dusk Form Lycanroc in the Alola PokédexUSUM Midday Form Lycanroc in the Paldea Pokédex Midnight Form Lycanroc in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Vast Poni Canyon (Midday/Midnight Forms)
Unobtainable (Dusk Form)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Vast Poni Canyon (Midday/Midnight Forms)
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) (Midday/Midnight Forms)
Fields of Honor, Challenge Road, Training Lowlands, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) (Midday/Midnight Forms)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Midday/Midnight Forms)
Challenge Road (Max Raid Battle) (Dusk Form)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: South Province (Area Six) (Midday/Midnight Forms)
North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain (Midday/Midnight Forms)
Area Zero (Midday/Midnight Forms)
North Province: Area One (Midday/Midnight/Dusk Forms)
Tera Raid Battles (4★) (Midday Form)
Tera Raid Battles (4★) (Midnight Form)
Tera Raid Battles (6★) (Dusk Form)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds (Midday/Midnight Forms)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Buzzwole Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Sweltering SandsDay, Barren BadlandsNight (Midday Form)
Sweltering SandsNight, Barren BadlandsDay (Midnight Form)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Lycanroc Appears (Midday Form)
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Kukui & Lycanroc (Midday Form), Olivia & Lycanroc (Midnight Form)
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Paulo & Lycanroc (Dusk Form)
Training Ticket Exchange: Nemona & Lycanroc (Midday Form)


In events

Midnight Form
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 Life Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Midday Form
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
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
85
145 - 192 280 - 374
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
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
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
117
109 - 185 215 - 366
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Midday Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Accelerock Rock Physical 04040 100100% 20
011 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 00——% 15
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
Evo.Evo. Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
1212 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
1616 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
2020 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2424 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 09595% 15
3030 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
3636 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4848 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
5454 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
6060 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 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 level-up moves from other generations
Midnight Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Endure Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
011 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
Evo.Evo. Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
1212 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
1616 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
2020 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2424 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 09595% 15
3030 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
3636 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4848 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
5454 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
6060 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 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 level-up moves from other generations
Dusk Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
011 Accelerock Rock Physical 04040 100100% 20
011 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 00——% 15
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
011 Endure Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 15
011 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
Evo.Evo. Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10
1212 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
1616 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
2020 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2424 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 09595% 15
3030 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
3636 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4848 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
5454 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
6060 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Midday Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM076Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM106Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM106 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM167Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}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 or an alternate form of Lycanroc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Midnight Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
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  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Lycanroc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Dusk Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
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  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Lycanroc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
DunsparceDudunsparceLitleoPyroarGrookeyThwackeyRillaboom
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonSylveonAipomAmbipomSnubbullGranbullPhanpyPachirisuMinccinoCinccinoFidoughDachsbun
Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5
MeowthPerrserkerMankeyPrimeapeAnnihilapeTaurosTaurosTaurosTaurosTeddiursaUrsaringUrsalunaPiloswineMamoswineBlitzleZebstrikaSandileKrokorokKrookodileCubchooBearticLittenTorracatIncineroarYungoosGumshoosPassimianKomalaMorpeko
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lycanroc
  • 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 a prior Evolution

Midday Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 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
Midnight Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 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
Dusk Lycanroc
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 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

Side game data

Midday Form

Pokémon Shuffle
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Rock
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 135 Raise Max Level.png 20

#730
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Rock Combo
Increases damage done by any Rock types in the combo.


Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush745Body.png Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 54
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #134
This loyal Pokémon always does what it can for those it holds dear. It uses its rocky mane and claws to protect Rockruff in its care.
Pokémon GO
GO0745Md.png Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 231 Base Defense: 140
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Rock Throw, Sucker Punch
Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Drill Run, Crunch, Trailblaze*

Midnight Form

Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush745MnBody.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 56
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
New Pokémon Snap
NPS745Mn.png
Photodex entry #134
This proud, solitary Pokémon almost never eats anything that it didn’t catch itself. It’s always hungry for a battle, though—even against terribly strong opponents.
Pokémon GO
GO0745Mn.png Base HP: 198 Base Attack: 218 Base Defense: 152
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Rock Throw, Counter
Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Crunch, Psychic Fangs, Trailblaze*

Dusk Form

Pokémon Rumble Rush
File:Rush745DBody.png Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 54
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon GO
GO0745D.png Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 234 Base Defense: 139
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Rock Throw, Sucker Punch, Counter
Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Crunch, Iron Head, Trailblaze

Form data

Lycanroc has three non-interchangeable forms: Midday Form, Midnight Form, and Dusk Form.

Internally, the games consider Rockruff with Own Tempo to be a separate form to Rockruff with Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, or Steadfast, and Rockruff with Own Tempo and Dusk Form Lycanroc can breed to produce more Rockruff with Own Tempo. After initially being event-exclusive, Own Tempo Rockruff and Dusk Form Lycanroc were later made accessible within normal gameplay starting in Generation VIII.

Lycanroc's forms have different base stats, Abilities, moves they can learn, and cries.

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Lycanroc
Midday Form
 Rock 
Keen Eye or
Sand Rush
Hidden: Steadfast
Evolve (during the day
starting at level 25)
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
75 115 65 55 65 112
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Lycanroc
Midnight Form
 Rock 
Keen Eye or
Vital Spirit
Hidden: No Guard
Evolve (at night
starting at level 25)
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
85 115 75 55 75 82
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Lycanroc
Dusk Form
 Rock 
Tough Claws
Evolve from
Own Tempo Rockruff
(during the evening
starting at level 25)
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
75 117 65 55 65 110

Evolution data

Lycanroc evolves from Rockruff starting at level 25. The form Rockruff evolves into depends on the time, as well as its Ability, which corresponds to one of Rockruff's two visually indistinct forms.

Rockruff with the Abilities Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, or Steadfast evolve into Midday Form Lycanroc when leveled up during the day, and Midnight Form Lycanroc when leveled up at night. In Generation VII, Rockruff only evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun, and Midnight Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon.

Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo is a separate form that can only evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. It evolves into this form when leveled up during the evening: from 5:00 to 5:59 PM in in-game time in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (equating to 5:00 to 5:59 PM in real-time in Ultra Sun and 5:00 to 5:59 AM in real-time in Ultra Moon), from 7:00 to 7:59 PM in real-time in Sword and Shield, and for a period lasting 3 minutes out of the 72-minute day/night cycle in Scarlet and Violet.

Rockruff
Unevolved
Rockruff
 Rock 
Rare Candy + Day Icon SV.png
Level 25
during the day
Lycanroc
First Evolution
Lycanroc
Midday Form
 Rock 
Rare Candy + Night Icon SV.png
Level 25
at night
Lycanroc
First Evolution
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
 Rock 
Rare Candy + Dusk Icon SV.png
Level 25
during the evening
if its Ability is Own Tempo

Lycanroc
First Evolution
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
 Rock 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
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745MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Lycanroc images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

All forms of Lycanroc in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Major appearances

Ash's Lycanroc

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

Gladion's Lycanroc

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

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.

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.

A Midnight Form Lycanroc appeared in A Wild Mom Appears!, under the ownership of Dot's mother, Franka. She used it in a battle against her daughter's Quaxly and ultimately lost.

Minor appearances

A Midday Form Lycanroc appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).

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

Midday Form Lycanroc in the 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.

GOTCHA!

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

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

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

POKÉTOON

A Midday Form Lycanroc appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!.

Biri-Biri

A Midday Form Lycanroc appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Nemona.

In the manga

Midnight Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Adventures.
Midday Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Adventures.

Movie adaptations

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

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Olivia's Lycanroc
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 Destroy!! Results of the Training!, when it was sent out to battle Ryuki's Turtonator.

Pokémon Journeys

Main article: Ash's Lycanroc

Ash's Lycanroc appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

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)

Trivia

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.

The coloration of Dusk Form Lycanroc appears to be based on sunrises and sunsets. Its orange fur resembles the sky during these times, and its green eyes are possibly inspired by the rare optical phenomenon known as the green flash, a brief flash of green light that can sometimes be seen above the sun. This is supported by Dusk Form Lycanroc's method of Evolution, and Ash's Lycanroc evolving during a sunset in which a green flash is visible in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

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
Japan Flag.png Japanese ルガルガン Lugarugan From loup-garou, ガルル garuru, and gan
France Flag.png French Lougaroc From loup-garou and roc
Spain Flag.png Spanish Lycanroc Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Wolwerock From Wolf, Werwolf, and rock
Italy Flag.png Italian Lycanroc Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 루가루암 Rugaruam From loup-garou and 암 (岩) am
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鬃岩狼人 Zōngyánlángrén From 鬃狼 zōngláng, yán, 狼人 lángrén
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鬃岩狼人 Jūngngàahmlòhngyàhn From 鬃狼 jūnglòhng, ngàahm, 狼人 lòhngyàhn


Midday Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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
Denmark Flag.png Danish Middagsform
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Dagvorm
Finland Flag.png Finnish Keskipäivämuoto
France Flag.png French Forme Diurne
Germany Flag.png German Tagform
India Flag.png Hindi मिड-डे फ़ॉर्म Mid-day Form
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Déli Forma
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Wujud Tengah Hari
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Giorno
South Korea Flag.png Korean 한낮의모습 Hannaj-ui Moseup
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Dagform
Poland Flag.png Polish Forma Dnia
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Forma Diurna
Russia Flag.png Russian Форма «Полдень» Forma "Polden'"
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Forma Meridiana
Spain Flag.png Spain Forma Diurna
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Dagsform
Middagsform*
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่างเที่ยงวัน
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Gün Ortası Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hình thái giữa trưa

Midnight Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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
Denmark Flag.png Danish Midnatsform
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Nachtvorm
Finland Flag.png Finnish Keskiyömuoto
France Flag.png French Forme Nocturne
Germany Flag.png German Nachtform
India Flag.png Hindi मिडनाइट फ़ॉर्म Midnight Form
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Éjféli Forma
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Wujud Tengah Malam
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Notte
South Korea Flag.png Korean 한밤중의 모습 Hanbamjung-ui Moseup
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Nattform
Poland Flag.png Polish Forma Nocy
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Forma Noturna
Russia Flag.png Russian Форма «Полночь» Forma "Polnoch'"
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Forma Medianoche
Spain Flag.png Spain Forma Nocturna
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Midnattsform
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่างเที่ยงคืน
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Geceyarısı Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hình thái giữa đêm

Dusk Form

Language Title
Japan Flag.png 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
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Soumračná forma
Denmark Flag.png Danish Skumringsform
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Schemervorm
Finland Flag.png Finnish Iltahämärämuoto
France Flag.png French Forme Crépusculaire
Germany Flag.png German Zwielichtform
India Flag.png Hindi ट्वाइलाइट फ़ॉर्म Twilight Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Wujud Senja
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Crepuscolo
South Korea Flag.png Korean 황혼의 모습 Hwanghon-ui Moseup
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Skumringsform
Poland Flag.png Polish Forma Zmierzchu
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Forma Crepúsculo
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Forma Crepuscular
Russia Flag.png Russian Сумеречная форма Sumerechnaya forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Crepuscular
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Skymningsform
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่างพลบค่ำ
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Alacakaranlık Formu

Related articles

References

External links

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