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Lycanroc

Wolf Pokémon

Lycanroc official artwork
Official art
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
25 kg 55.1 lbs
Base stat total
487 Higher than 64% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Champions#207 Doubles Down 15 places this week · #251 Singles Same place as a week agoUsual set Focus Sash Jolly · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc’s fangs are always aimed toward opponents’ weak spots.
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Base stats

Total 487 · Higher than 64% of Pokémon
HP75150–182260–354
Atk115121–183211–361
Def6576–128121–251
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD6576–128121–251
Spe112118–180206–355
Total487Higher than 64% of Pokémon
HP75Atk115Def65Spe112SpD65SpA55

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 5 types, resists 4

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×
FireFlyingNormalPoison
Takes normal damage from 9 types
RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

3 abilities

Competitive

In-game ladder #207 Doubles · #251 Singles

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#207 of 262 used

▼ 15 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28
Season M-7 began Oct 7: its ranks start fresh
Sep 28Oct 28

Focus Sash (57.2%) · Sand Rush (84.6%) · Jolly (51.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (41.1%)

MovesRock SlideClose CombatAccelerockProtect

Singles

#251 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28
Season M-7 began Oct 7: its ranks start fresh
Sep 28Oct 28

Focus Sash (71.2%) · Sand Rush (48.6%) · Jolly (49.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (43.1%)

MovesAccelerockStealth RockEndeavorClose Combat

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Lycanroc, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.2%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.4%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.2%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.2% of teams · rank #148 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 21 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 21 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Sand Rush
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
  2. Protect, Status
  3. Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
  4. Accelerock, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Stat Points

  • Jolly 32 Atk / 32 Spe29.5%
  • Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe26.6%
  • Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe20.6%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.4%

These 4 cover 89.1% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Speed tiers

Max Speed 180 · outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 112); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+180Max164No SP132Min118Scarf (Choice Scarf)270Tailwind360

At max Speed, Lycanroc outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Lycanroc against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
180Lycanroc · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
164Lycanroc · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132Lycanroc · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

58 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 18

EvoSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhysical70100%5
1AccelerockUsually goes first.RockPhysical40100%20
1Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhysical40100%30
1Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15
1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
12Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhysical5090%15
16HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
20Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
24Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
30RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
36Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
42Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
48Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
54Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
60Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhysical6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhysical6595%15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhysical50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhysical85100%10
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhysical2590%10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhysical8095%10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5

Evolution

Stage 2 of 2
  1. #0744RockruffRock
    1. Level 25 during the day
      #0745LycanrocRock
    2. Level 25 at night
      #0745Midnight LycanrocRock

Where to find

Wild in 8 games

Evolves from Rockruff: Level 25 during the day.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 90 · medium growth
Catch rate
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 15 egg cycles
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

6 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Wolf Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
Shape
Original Alola#104Original Melemele#104Original Poni#054Updated Alola#127Updated Melemele#127Updated Poni#066Isle of Armor#158Paldea#090Kitakami#071
  1. With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc’s fangs are always aimed toward opponents’ weak spots.

    Shield
  2. This Lycanroc is calm and cautious. The rocks jutting from its mane are razor sharp.

    Sword
  3. The rocks in its mane are sharper than a knife. Fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms.

    Ultra Moon
  4. The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off.

    Ultra Sun
  5. When properly raised from a young age, it will become a trustworthy partner that will absolutely never betray its Trainer.

    Moon
  6. Its quick movements confuse its enemies. Well equipped with claws and fangs, it also uses the sharp rocks in its mane as weapons.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Lycanroc
Japanese
ルガルガン
Japanese (romaji)
Lugarugan
Korean
루가루암
Chinese (Traditional)
鬃岩狼人
Chinese (Simplified)
鬃岩狼人
French
Lougaroc
German
Wolwerock
Spanish
Lycanroc
Italian
Lycanroc

Biology

Biology · 3 forms

Lycanroc evolves from Rockruff.

Forms

Midday Form Lycanroc

Lycanroc's Midday Form resembles a wolf.

Lycanroc's Midnight Form resembles a werewolf.

Dusk Lycanroc

RockTough Claws
BST 487

Rockruff evolves into Lycanroc's Dusk Form at sunset.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

3 generations, animated from Gen VII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Polls & views

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