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Lycanroc

Wolf Pokémon

Game version
AppearanceStandard
LycanrocLycanroc (shiny)
Height
0.8 m
Weight
25.0 kg
Alternate forms (3)
Training & breeding details
Gender50.0% ♂ · 50.0% ♀
Catch rate90(20.1%)Moderate
Base friendship70Standard
Hatch time15 cycles · ~4,080 steps
Growth ratemedium
Base EXP170

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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Type defenses

Damage taken from each attacking type.

Weak to

Resistant to

Normal½×
Flying½×
Poison½×
Fire½×

Competitive movesets

Smogon University

Battle-ready sets by tier, straight from Smogon. Pick a generation and format — a “/” means either option works in that slot.

Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Updated: Oct 6, 2026

Where to find Lycanroc

Wild encounter locations across the games. Availability may also include trades, evolution, gifts, and events not listed here.

Evolution

Notable moves

The strongest damaging moves Lycanroc can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.

Moves

Scroll across the table for type, power, accuracy and PP →

Lv.Move & effectTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
0Sucker Punch

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

DarkPhysical701005
1Accelerock

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

RockPhysical4010020
1Double Team

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

NormalStatus——15
1Leer

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

NormalStatus—10030
1Quick Attack

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010030
1Quick Guard

Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.

FightingStatus——15
1Sand Attack

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

GroundStatus—10015
1Tackle

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010035
12Rock Throw

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

RockPhysical509015
16Howl

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage.

NormalStatus——40
18Odor Sleuth

Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it’s a Ghost.

NormalStatus——40
20Bite

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

DarkPhysical6010025
24Rock Tomb

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

RockPhysical609515
30Roar

Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

NormalStatus——20
36Rock Slide

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

RockPhysical759010
42Crunch

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

DarkPhysical8010015
45Rock Climb

Has a chance to confuse the target.

NormalPhysical908520
48Scary Face

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

NormalStatus—10010
54Stealth Rock

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

RockStatus——20
60Stone Edge

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

RockPhysical100805

Sprites & renders

12 sprites & renders for Lycanroc.

Official artwork
Official artwork
Pokémon HOME
Pokémon HOME
Animated
Animated
Animated (back)
Animated (back)
Front
Front
Back
Back

Across the games

Black · White
Black · White
champions
champions
scarlet violet
scarlet violet
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Ultra Sun · Moon
Ultra Sun · Moon
Menu Icons
Menu Icons

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Community notes

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Cite this page

“Lycanroc”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/lycanroc-midday.

Species data from PokéAPI.