Lycanroc (Pokémon)

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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 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 {{{form4}}}	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 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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	Footprint File:F745.png Midnight Form
Pokédex color   Brown Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX 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 takes upon evolving depends on the game it was evolved in.

• In Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun, Rockruff evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc when leveled up in the day. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, instead it’s during the day in both versions.
• In Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon, Rockruff evolves into Midnight Form Lycanroc when leveled up at night. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, instead it’s during the night in both versions.
• In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a Rockruff with Own Tempo evolves into Dusk Form Lycanroc from 5 pm to 5:59 pm in in-game time (which is opposite the real time in Pokémon 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.

In its Midday form, Lycanroc resembles a quadruped, 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 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. Its Dusk Form greatly resembles the Midday Form, except with orange-gold fur and green eyes, as well as a fluffier, rockier mane on its neck.

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 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. 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. Its strategy consists of closing in on its opponent and encouraging attack, then countering with a powerful blow that knocks out its opponent. 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 in Alola.

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

In the main series

All forms of Lycanroc in the anime

Major appearances

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 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.

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.

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.

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Professor Kukui's Lycanroc (right) 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.

In the manga

Midnight Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Adventures.

Midday Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Adventures.

In the movie adaptations

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

In the Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Ash's Lycanroc

Ash's Lycanroc appeared in a fantasy in JNM01.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 arc, when it was sent out to battle Ryuki's Turtonator.

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 Unobtainable Isle of Armor Evolve Rockruff

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Lycanroc Appears (Midday Form)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Buzzwole Sea, Charizard Sea2020 Masters 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 IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Lycanroc's learnsets from other generations.

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 File:Rush745DBody.png Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 54 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70

Evolution

Midday Form and Midnight Form

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

Dusk Form

Unevolved Rockruff  Rock

+ Level 25 between 5:00 and 5:59 PM in-game 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

For other sprites and images, please see Lycanroc images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Lycanroc and its pre-evolved form are the only Rock-type Pokémon that cannot learn Sandstorm.
• The QR Code displayed in the Pokédex entry for Dusk Form Lycanroc is actually that of Midday Form.

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 Mandarin Chinese 鬃岩狼人 Zōngyánlángrén From 鬃狼 zōngláng, 岩 yán, 狼人 lángrén Cantonese Chinese 鬃岩狼人 Jūngngàahmlòhngyàhn From 鬃狼 jūnglòhng, 岩 ngàahm, 狼人 lòhngyàhn

More languages Russian Лайканрок Laykanrok Transcription of English name Thai ลูกาลูกัน Lugarugan Transcription of trademarked 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
• Gladion's Lycanroc
• List of Pokémon with form differences

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