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'''Ash's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルガルガン''' ''Satoshi's Lugarugan'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his forty-eighth overall. Before being caught by Ash, it lived with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, although it was never officially Kukui's Pokémon.
'''Ash's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルガルガン''' ''Satoshi's Lugarugan'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his fiftieth overall. Before being caught by Ash, it lived with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, although it was never officially Kukui's Pokémon.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===History===
===Main series===
====Under Professor Kukui's care====
====History====
[[File:Ash Rockruff.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Rockruff]]
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''=====
Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was a [[wild Pokémon]] that one day stumbled across {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house. It was starving and left confused from another Pokémon's {{m|Teeter Dance}}. Professor Kukui gave it some [[Pokémon food]], which made Rockruff decide to stay at Kukui's house. From then on, Rockruff lived with Kukui, although he never {{pkmn2|caught}} it in a [[Poké Ball]].
======Under Professor Kukui's care======
[[File:Rockruff and Kukui anime.png|thumb|250px|Rockruff with Professor Kukui]]
Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was a [[wild Pokémon]] that stumbled across {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house one day. It was starving and left {{status|Confusion|confused}} from another Pokémon's {{m|Teeter Dance}}. Professor Kukui gave it some [[Pokémon food]], which made Rockruff decide to stay at Kukui's house. From then on, Rockruff lived with Kukui, although he never {{pkmn2|caught}} it in a [[Poké Ball]].


Rockruff first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]'', where it had dinner and played with Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It was later seen the following day with Professor Kukui, watching the welcoming party {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} had prepared for him. Kukui had planned to battle Ash and Pikachu with Rockruff, but the party was interrupted by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, who challenged Ash to a battle instead.
Rockruff first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]'', where it had dinner and played with Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It was later seen the following day with Professor Kukui, watching the welcoming party {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} had prepared for him. Kukui had planned to battle Ash and Pikachu with Rockruff, but the party was interrupted by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, who challenged Ash to a battle instead.


In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', Rockruff came home injured, causing Ash and Professor Kukui to investigate the reason behind its injuries. This led them to [[Clawmark Hill]], where they discovered that Rockruff had been fighting with other wild Pokémon, including a {{p|Magmar}}. With Ash's help, Rockruff was able to master {{m|Rock Throw}}, which helped it defeat Magmar. At the end of the episode, Professor Kukui encouraged Ash to catch Rockruff after seeing the bond the two had developed.
In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', Rockruff came home injured, causing Ash and Professor Kukui to investigate the reason behind its injuries. This led them to [[Clawmark Hill]], where they discovered that Rockruff had been fighting with other wild Pokémon, including a {{p|Magmar}}. With Ash's help, Rockruff mastered {{m|Rock Throw}}, which helped it defeat Magmar. At the end of the episode, Professor Kukui encouraged Ash to catch Rockruff after seeing the bond the two had developed.
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======With Ash======
In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Rockruff was used in its first official battle, in which it faced [[Hiroki]] and his {{p|Mudbray}}. During the battle, Rockruff performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}} for the first time, which was able to defeat Mudbray.
 
In ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', Rockruff was seen training with [[Ash's Rowlet]] and {{AP|Litten}}. Later, it witnessed its evolved form {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} winning a battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, which greatly impressed it. Ash later used Rockruff in his battle against {{an|Gladion}}, where it battled Lycanroc. Rockruff was quickly overwhelmed by Lycanroc's great speed and fierce moves. The battle was then interrupted by {{TRT}}, who captured Pikachu and Lycanroc.
[[File:Rockruff aggressive behavior.png|thumb|250px|Rockruff displaying aggressive behavior due to being close to evolving]]
In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Rockruff was used in the [[Akala Island]] grand trial alongside Rowlet, battling [[Olivia's Lycanroc]] and {{p|Probopass}}. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually defeated Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Unfortunately, Rockruff, acting aggressively, was so desperate to battle Lycanroc by itself that it impulsively used {{m|Bite}} against Rowlet, accidentally knocking it out. Despite this setback, Ash encouraged Rockruff to use its fighting spirit, allowing it to outrun and defeat Lycanroc, thus earning Ash a [[Rockium Z]]. Professor Kukui and Olivia then revealed to Ash that Rockruff's behavior was a sign that it would [[evolution|evolve]] soon.
 
In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', Rockruff went off by itself to train after remembering the aggression it demonstrated during Olivia's grand trial. While training, it encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who challenged it to a battle. Rockruff was no match for the [[guardian deities|guardian deity]], however, and was easily beaten. When Ash found Rockruff, he tried to stop it from running away again but failed. The next day, Rockruff was walking on a cliffside when it got startled by a {{p|Fearow}}, causing it to fall into a river. The injured Puppy Pokémon was later found by Olivia and Gladion's Lycanroc, who brought it to the [[Ruins of Life]], where Tapu Lele resided. When Ash, Professor Kukui, and Olivia arrived at the ruins, Tapu Lele used {{m|Draining Kiss}} to drain stamina from Ash and the two Lycanroc, which was then used to heal Rockruff's wounds. Afterward, Rockruff went to the edge of a cliff and began to howl as the setting sun {{wp|Green flash|turned green}}. It then evolved into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} Lycanroc, after which it got happily embraced by its Trainer and the rest of Ash's party.
 
In ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]'', Ash had Lycanroc use {{m|Continental Crush}} against Team Rocket, but the attack failed. After another attempt, Professor Kukui gave him some advice, which led to Ash training with {{an|Kiawe}} and his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. When Team Rocket showed up again and [[Jessie]] challenged Ash to a battle with her {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, Lycanroc mastered Continental Crush and sent Team Rocket blasting off, much to their surprise.
[[File:Ash Lycanroc berserk.png|thumb|250px|left|Lycanroc going berserk after discovering its fur is dirty]]
In ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', Ash discovered while washing Lycanroc that it was so proud of its appearance that it would fly into a rage and attack if its fur got dirty. Lycanroc attacked Litten, and Litten fought back, with Ash placing himself between his two errant Pokémon. This helped Lycanroc to calm down, and it was very apologetic toward Ash. Later, Ash used Lycanroc to battle Gladion's {{p|Type: Null}}, nicknamed Silvally, where its opponent's sheer power outmatched it. During the battle, Lycanroc was thrown into a nearby lake, which drenched its fur, causing another rage during which it refused to listen to Ash's commands. Despite this, Silvally was still the stronger opponent, and Lycanroc was easily held at bay before it could regain control of itself. After Lycanroc recovered, Ash and Gladion decided to continue the battle. Still, despite its best efforts, Lycanroc couldn't stand up to the power of Silvally's {{m|Crush Claw}} and was defeated.


====With Ash====
In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Lycanroc fought alongside {{an|Lillie}}'s {{p|Vulpix}}, [[Snowy]], against [[Lusamine's Clefable]], which was under {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}'s control. It saved Lillie from Clefable's {{m|Moonblast}} with an {{m|Accelerock}}. After Lycanroc knocked back Clefable with a {{m|Rock Throw}}, Lillie reminded Clefable of the Clefairy doll they used to play with together to free it from Nihilego's command. When Clefable began powering up a move, Lillie gestured to Lycanroc and Snowy not to attack before freeing Clefable with a simple embrace.
In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was used in its first official battle, in which it faced [[Hiroki]] and his {{p|Mudbray}}. During the battle, Rockruff performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}} for the first time, which was able to defeat Mudbray.


In ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', Rockruff was seen training with [[Ash's Rowlet]] and {{AP|Litten}}. Later, it witnessed its evolved form {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} winning a battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, which greatly impressed it. Ash later used Rockruff in his battle against {{an|Gladion}} in which it battled Lycanroc. Rockruff got quickly overwhelmed by Lycanroc's great speed and fierce moves, but was still able to battle. The battle was then interrupted by {{TRT}}, who captured Pikachu and Lycanroc.
In ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was used to battle [[Nanu]], going up against his {{p|Krookodile}}. During the battle, Nanu had Krookodile deliberately anger Lycanroc, even making it berserk by dirtying its fur with {{m|Mud-Slap}}. Despite the furious attacks in its angered state, Lycanroc was defeated after Krookodile used {{m|Counter}} to send it flying before finishing it off with {{m|Crunch}}. Afterward, at [[Acerola]]'s library, Lycanroc sulked over its defeat. It was cheered up after Ash asked Acerola to help him find a place to train for a rematch with Nanu.
[[File:Ash and Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc and Ash]]
In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Rockruff was used in the [[Akala Island]] grand trial alongside Rowlet, battling [[Olivia]]'s Lycanroc and {{p|Probopass}}. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually managed to defeat Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Unfortunately, Rockruff, who was acting aggressively, was so desperate to battle Lycanroc by itself that it impulsively used {{m|Bite}} against Rowlet, accidentally knocking it out. Despite this setback, Ash encouraged Rockruff to use its fighting spirit, allowing it to outrun and defeat Lycanroc, thus earning Ash a [[Rockium Z]]. Professor Kukui and Olivia then revealed to Ash that Rockruff's behavior was a sign that it was going to [[evolution|evolve]] soon.


In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', Rockruff went off by itself to train after remembering the aggression it demonstrated during Olivia's grand trial. While training, it encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who challenged it to a battle. Rockruff was no match for the [[guardian deities|guardian deity]], however, and was easily beaten. When Ash found Rockruff, he tried to stop it from running away again, but failed. The next day, Rockruff was walking on a cliffside when it got startled by a {{p|Fearow}}, causing it to fall down into a river. The injured Puppy Pokémon was later found by Olivia and Gladion's Lycanroc, who brought it to the [[Ruins of Life]], where Tapu Lele resided. When Ash, Professor Kukui, and Olivia arrived at the ruins, Tapu Lele used {{m|Draining Kiss}} to drain Ash and the two Lycanroc's energy, which it then used to heal Rockruff's wounds. Afterwards, Rockruff went to the edge of a cliff and began to howl as the setting sun {{wp|Green flash|turned green}}. It then evolved into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} Lycanroc, after which it got happily embraced by its Trainer and the rest of Ash's party.
In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Acerola took Ash to see {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} at the [[Ruins of Abundance]] so it could help him train. After some time, the duo managed to meet with Tapu Bulu and convince it to help them. It began raining at one point during their stay, so Tapu Bulu decided to knock Lycanroc into a nearby pond, dirtying its fur and making it go berserk. By reminding Lycanroc of its time as a Rockruff and their bond, Ash finally managed to calm Lycanroc down. Impressed by this act, Tapu Bulu decided to battle Lycanroc. Though Tapu Bulu proved to be a powerful opponent, Lycanroc learned {{m|Stone Edge}} during the battle, after which Tapu Bulu called the battle off.
[[File:Lycanroc attacking Ash.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc tackling Ash during Nanu's Grand Trial]]
In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Ash faced Nanu in a grand trial battle but was only allowed to use Lycanroc against all three of Nanu's Pokémon. After managing to defeat Krookodile and {{p|Sableye}}, it went up against {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}}. Throughout the battle, Nanu used his previous strategy of angering Lycanroc so that it would go into its red-eyed state. Ash, worried that Lycanroc could go berserk again kept telling it to keep calm throughout the battle. After realizing the truth of the situation, Nanu decided to anger Ash himself by mocking his skill as a Trainer. To calm its Trainer down, Lycanroc tackled Ash, revealing that it was in complete control of itself the entire time. Realizing that he let his anger and frustration from Nanu's insults go to his head, Ash apologized to Lycanroc and continued the battle. After an exchange of Z-Moves with Persian, as well as its newly learned {{m|Counter}}, Lycanroc won the battle, allowing Ash to win a [[Lycanium Z]].


In ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]'', Ash had Lycanroc use {{m|Continental Crush}} against Team Rocket, but the attack failed. After another attempt, Professor Kukui gave him some advice, which led to Ash training with {{an|Kiawe}} and his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. When Team Rocket showed up again and [[Jessie]] challenged Ash to a battle with her {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, Lycanroc mastered Continental Crush and sent Team Rocket blasting off, much to their surprise.
In ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]'', while on the group's third [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, Ash decided to use Lycanroc's new Z-Move to weaken the {{an|Ultra Beasts}} they were facing, {{p|Blacephalon}} and {{p|Xurkitree}}, while they were distracted by the performance provided by the group's other Pokémon. After the successfully executed {{m|Splintered Stormshards}} had left the two Ultra Beasts momentarily vulnerable, {{an|Lana}} and Lillie were able to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} them and thus complete the mission.
[[File:Ash Lycanroc berserk.png|thumb|left|250px|Lycanroc going berserk after discovering its fur is dirty]]
In ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', Ash discovered while washing Lycanroc that it was so proud of its appearance that it would fly into a rage and attack if its fur got dirty. Lycanroc attacked {{AP|Litten}} and Litten fought back, with Ash placing himself between his two errant Pokémon. This helped Lycanroc to calm down, and it was very apologetic towards Ash. Later, Ash used Lycanroc to battle Gladion's {{p|Type: Null}}, nicknamed Silvally, where it was outmatched by its opponent sheer power. During the battle Lycanroc was thrown into a nearby lake which drenched its fur, causing another rage during which it refused to listen to Ash's commands. Despite this, Silvally was still the stronger opponent and Lycanroc was easily held at bay before it could regain control of itself. After Lycanroc recovered, Ash and Gladion decided to continue the battle, but despite its best efforts, Lycanroc couldn't stand up to the power of Silvally's {{m|Crush Claw}} and was defeated.


In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Lycanroc fought alongside {{an|Lillie}}'s {{p|Vulpix}}, [[Snowy]], against [[Lusamine]]'s {{p|Clefable}}, which was under {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}'s control. It saved Lillie from Clefable's {{m|Moonblast}} with an {{m|Accelerock}}. After Lycanroc knocked back Clefable with a {{m|Rock Throw}}, Lillie reminded Clefable of the Clefairy doll they used to play with together, in order to free it from Nihilego's command. When Clefable began powering up a move, Lillie gestured Lycanroc and Snowy not to attack before freeing Clefable with a simple embrace.
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.


In ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was used to battle [[Nanu]], going up against his {{p|Krookodile}}. During the battle, Nanu had Krookodile deliberately anger Lycanroc, even going so far as to make it go berserk by dirtying its fur with {{m|Mud-Slap}}. Despite the furious attacks in its angered state, Lycanroc was defeated after Krookodile used {{m|Counter}} to send it flying before finishing it off with {{m|Crunch}}. Afterwards, at [[Acerola]]'s library, Lycanroc sulked over its defeat. It was cheered up after Ash asked Acerola to help him find a place where he could train for a rematch with Nanu.
In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Ash used Lycanroc during his battle against Gladion and his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand Splintered Stormshards before defeating Ash's Lycanroc with {{m|Devastating Drake}}.
[[File:Ash Lycanroc Gladion Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|left|With Gladion's Lycanroc]]
In ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', Ash used Lycanroc as his final Pokémon against Gladion and his own Lycanroc during the finals of the [[Manalo Conference]]. Counter and Stone Edge repeatedly intercepted Ash's Lycanroc's attempts to get close to Gladion's Lycanroc. After powering itself up with {{m|Swords Dance}}, Gladion's Lycanroc got close enough to attack with {{m|Outrage}}, only to get confused and bite its left arm. Ash had his Lycanroc take this opportunity to attack, only for Gladion's Lycanroc to retaliate with Counter, revealing it bit itself to snap itself out of the confusion. Ash had his Lycanroc rush in with Accelerock, hoping to land one final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc intercept with one more Counter, but as it connected, Ash also had his Lycanroc use Counter. This sent Gladion's Lycanroc flying into the wall and knocked it out, thus winning Ash the battle and the championship.


In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Acerola took Ash to see {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} at the [[Ruins of Abundance]] so it could help him train. After some time, the duo managed to meet with Tapu Bulu and convince it to help them. At one point during their stay, it began raining, so Tapu Bulu decided to knock Lycanroc into a nearby pond, dirtying its fur and making it go berserk. By reminding Lycanroc of its time as a Rockruff and the bond they share, Ash finally managed to calm Lycanroc down. Impressed by this act, Tapu Bulu decided to battle Lycanroc. Though Tapu Bulu proved to be a powerful opponent, Lycanroc learned {{m|Stone Edge}} during the battle, after which Tapu Bulu called the battle off.
In ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'', Lycanroc was Ash's second Pokémon used during his exhibition battle against Professor Kukui, replacing {{p|Torracat}} in the confrontation against [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]] after Ash [[recall]]ed it. When Incineroar used {{m|Darkest Lariat}} to stop Lycanroc's Stone Edge, Ash had Lycanroc grab one of the shards of the broken Stone Edge with its mouth and use it to attack Incineroar. The plan allowed Lycanroc to deal the first bit of [[damage]] to Incineroar in the battle. Kukui then chose to recall Incineroar and send out {{p|Braviary}} in its place, while Ash chose to stick with Lycanroc. Their battle properly commenced in the [[SM142|next episode]]. While Lycanroc was able to endure a {{m|Sky Drop}} and deal some damage to its opponent, the [[Pokémon category|Wolf Pokémon]] was eventually defeated by a super effective {{m|Superpower}}.


In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Ash faced Nanu in a grand trial battle, but was only allowed to use Lycanroc against all three of Nanu's Pokémon. After managing to defeat Nanu's Krookodile and {{p|Sableye}}, it went up against Nanu's {{alo|Persian}}. Throughout the battle, Nanu used his previous strategy of angering Lycanroc so that it would go into its red-eyed state. Ash, worried that Lycanroc could go berserk again, kept telling it to keep calm throughout the battle. Nanu, realizing the truth of the situation, decided to anger Ash himself by mocking his skill as a Trainer. In order to calm its Trainer down, Lycanroc chose to tackle Ash, revealing that it was in complete control of itself the entire time. Realizing that he let his anger and frustration from Nanu's insults go to his head, Ash apologized to Lycanroc and continued the battle. After an exchange of Z-Moves with Persian as well as its newly learned {{m|Counter}}, Lycanroc won the battle, allowing Ash to win a [[Lycanium Z]].
In ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'', Ash used Lycanroc in a battle against Kiawe and his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. Following a collision between Splintered Stormshards and {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, Lycanroc emerged victorious.


In ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]'', while on the group's third [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, Ash decided to use Lycanroc's new Z-Move to weaken the [[Ultra Beast]]s they were facing, {{p|Blacephalon}} and {{p|Xurkitree}}, while they were distracted by the performance provided by the group's other Pokémon. After the successfully executed {{m|Splintered Stormshards}} had left the two Ultra Beasts momentarily vulnerable, {{an|Lana}} and Lillie were able to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} them and thus complete the mission.
Following Ash's decision to travel the {{pkmn|world}}, he left Lycanroc, along with his other Alolan Pokémon, with Professors Kukui and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}}, before heading back to [[Pallet Town]].


In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.
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In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', Lycanroc greeted Ash upon his return to Alola and also met [[Goh]].


In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Ash used Lycanroc during his battle against Gladion and his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand Splintered Stormshards before defeating Ash's Lycanroc with {{m|Devastating Drake}}.
In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Lycanroc attended a party to celebrate the return of Lillie and her family after they found [[Mohn]].


In [[SM139]], Ash used Lycanroc as his final Pokémon to battle against Gladion and his Lycanroc in the finals of the [[Manalo Conference]]. Both Lycanroc start off with Stone Edge, resulting in a collision. Ash's Lycanroc tries to get close with Bite and Accelrock, only to be stopped Counter and Stone Edge by Gladion's. As both sides have the upper hand, Gladion's Lycanroc powered up with {{m|Swords Dance]}} and launched a barrage of {{m|Outrage}}s, breaking through Ash's Lycanroc's Stone Edge. As Gladion's Lycanroc approached to strike Ash's a second time after getting confused, it surprised everyone by biting its left hand. Ash's goes to use Bite, but Gladion's, after biting its hand, was able to snap out of the confusion, and it sent Ash's flying with another Counter. After recovering, Ash had his Lycanroc charge through two incoming Stone Edge attacks, the first with Bite and the second with Accelerock, hoping to score a final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc fire off one final Counter-boosted uppercut to intercept, but just as it connected, Ash finally ordered his Lycanroc to use its own Counter, which caused its stone horn to glow green and hit Gladion's Lycanroc under its chin, sending it flying into the wall and knocking it out, winning Ash the battle and the championship.
In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Lycanroc watched Ash's match against {{an|Leon}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Lycanroc appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against [[Leon's Charizard]].


===Personality and characteristics===
====Personality and characteristics====
[[File:Ash and Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|left|Lycanroc and Ash]]
[[File:Ash Lycanroc red eyes.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc in full control of its red-eyed state]]
[[File:Ash Lycanroc red eyes.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc in full control of its red-eyed state]]
Lycanroc is normally a playful, affectionate Pokémon that gets along well with both Ash and its previous caretaker, Professor Kukui. The first night Ash stayed with the Professor, Rockruff, Pikachu, and Ash were quickly able to befriend each other. As a Rockruff, like other members of its species, it likes to greet and show affection to others by rubbing up against them with the rocks on its neck, although it doesn't seem to be aware that it stings the recipient. Its affectionate personality was also shown in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'', where, despite the fact that {{AP|Litten}} was angry toward it whilst eating and whilst relaxing at home, it continued to eat and smiled back at Litten respectively. Lycanroc appears to take its failures rather personally. As a Rockruff in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', after knocking out {{AP|Rowlet}} in a fit of anger, it immediately came to its senses and regretted what it had done, and, despite ultimately winning against [[Olivia]], was still visibly upset in [[SM037|the next episode]]. At the end of ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was seen sulking in the corner of [[Acerola]]'s house after losing its battle with [[Nanu]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}, prompting Ash to give it a pep talk.
Lycanroc is normally a playful, affectionate Pokémon that gets along well with Ash and its previous caretaker, Professor Kukui. The first night Ash stayed with the Professor, Rockruff, Pikachu, and Ash were quickly able to befriend each other. As a Rockruff, like other members of its species, it likes to greet and show affection to others by rubbing up against them with the rocks on its neck, although it doesn't seem to be aware that it stings the recipient. Its affectionate personality was also shown in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'', where, even though {{AP|Litten}} was angry toward it while eating and while relaxing at home, it continued to eat and smiled back at Litten respectively. Lycanroc appears to take its failures rather personally. As a Rockruff in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', after knocking out {{AP|Rowlet}} in a fit of anger, it immediately came to its senses. It regretted what it had done and, despite ultimately winning against [[Olivia]], was still visibly upset in [[SM037|the next episode]]. At the end of ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was seen sulking in the corner of [[Acerola]]'s house after losing its battle with [[Nanu]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}, prompting Ash to give it a pep talk.
[[File:Ash Lycanroc Litten sparing.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc and Litten sparring]]
Although Rockruff lived with Professor Kukui before being caught by Ash, it was a [[wild Pokémon]] that Professor Kukui was taking care of. When Ash revealed this to his classmates at the [[Pokémon School]], {{Rotom}} added that Rockruff readily bonds with humans even if they are not captured by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. After evolving, Lycanroc started taking great pride in its fur, as shown in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', and is shown to enjoy being groomed and taking baths despite being a {{type|Rock}}, as observed by Rotom. However, if angered enough, such as when its fur gets dirty, Lycanroc's eyes turn red, and it would fly into a rage, lashing out at whomever it thought was responsible. When this happened, Lycanroc became [[obedience|disobedient]] and ignored Ash's commands. This weakness caused problems later during Ash's battle with Gladion and {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, and was later the cause of its defeat at the hands of Nanu and his Krookodile in ''Tough Guy Trials!''. In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Lycanroc was able to overcome this destructive habit with the help of Ash and the bond the two shared, remembering a memory it had when it played in the mud happily with Ash and Pikachu when it was still a Rockruff. After this, Lycanroc no longer goes berserk when its fur is dirtied, as seen in ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', where it got a bit of mud on its face and only reacted with disappointment. In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Lycanroc was revealed to have gained full control of its red-eyed state, allowing it to use it as a power boost.


Although Rockruff lived with Professor Kukui before being caught by Ash, it was actually a [[wild Pokémon]] that Professor Kukui was taking care of. When Ash revealed this to his classmates at the [[Pokémon School]], {{Rotom}} added that Rockruff readily bond with humans even if they are not captured by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. After evolving, Lycanroc started taking great pride in its fur, as shown in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', and is shown to enjoy being groomed and taking baths despite being a {{type|Rock}}, as observed by Rotom. However, if angered enough, such as when its fur gets dirty, Lycanroc's eyes turned red, and it would fly into a rage, lashing out at whomever it thought was responsible. When this happened, Lycanroc became [[obedience|disobedient]] and ignored Ash's commands. This weakness caused problems later during Ash's battle with Gladion and {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, and was later the cause of its defeat at the hands of Nanu and his Krookodile in ''Tough Guy Trials!''. In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Lycanroc was able to overcome this destructive habit with the help of Ash and the bond the two shared, remembering a memory it had when it played in the mud happily with Ash and Pikachu when it was still a Rockruff. After this, Lycanroc no longer goes berserk when its fur is dirtied, as seen in ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', where it got a bit of mud on its face and only reacted with disappointment. In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Lycanroc was revealed to have gained full control of its red-eyed state, allowing it to use it as a boost of power.
Lycanroc has a strong sense of smell as a Rockruff, which has been used to help find {{AP|Rowlet}} and {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Ash's missing [[Electrium Z]] and [[DJ Leo]]'s {{p|Dugtrio}}. In the [[Poké Problem]] segment of ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', it is revealed that Ash and Pikachu had to rely on Lycanroc's nose to guide them back from [[Ten Carat Hill]] after [[Nebby]] had fallen asleep. In ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]'' and ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', Lycanroc tends to spar with Torracat on occasion, even when it is separated from its Trainer, and appears to have a small rivalry with it. Despite this, the two are shown to get along well and often hang out together, with Lycanroc even helping to train Torracat in learning {{m|Flame Charge}} in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''.


Lycanroc has a strong sense of smell as a Rockruff, which has been used to help find {{AP|Rowlet}} and {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Ash's missing [[Electrium Z]] and [[DJ Leo]]'s {{p|Dugtrio}}. In the [[Poké Problem]] segment of ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', it is revealed that Ash and Pikachu had to rely on Lycanroc's nose to guide them back from [[Ten Carat Hill]] after {{an|Light trio|Nebby}} had fallen asleep. In ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]'' and ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', Lycanroc is shown to spar with Litten on occasion, even when it is separated from its Trainer.
====Appearance====
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| [[File:Ash Rockruff.png|250px]]
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===Moves used===
====Moves used====
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{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
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====Z-Moves used====
====[[Z-Move]]s used====
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{{anmov|Normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM019|A Guardian Rematch!{{tt|*|Base move is Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Rock|Continental Crush|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!{{tt|*|Base move is Rock Throw, Accelerock, or Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|Rock|Splintered Stormshards|SM078|Twirling with a Bang!{{tt|*|Base move is Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}
 
=====Moves improvised=====
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| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rockruff strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Lycanroc Continental Crush.png|150px]]
| {{m|Continental Crush}}
| ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]''
| {{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Accelerock}}, or {{m|Stone Edge}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then jumps into the air and summons multiple rocks from the ground, forming a huge boulder. It then hurls the boulder at the opponent. When the boulder hits the opponent, it explodes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Lycanroc Splintered Stormshards.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Lycanroc Stone Edge shard.png|150px]]
| {{m|Splintered Stormshards}}
| ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then breaks the ground around it, causing shards of rocks to get thrown into the air and fly upwards. Lycanroc jumps up with the shards as they stop and then point towards the opponent before shooting towards them. Lycanroc lands on the ground behind the opponent as the shards strike them behind it.
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: '''A variant of Stone Edge used by Ash's Lycanroc where it grabs a shard of Stone Edge shattered by an opponent in its mouth. It then uses the shard as a makeshift weapon by dashing past an opponent and slashing it with the shard's pointed edges. This was used to injure [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]] in Ash's {{wp|Exhibition game|exhibition match}} against {{an|Professor Kukui}} in the [[Manalo Conference]].
|}
|}


==In the games==
==In the games==
Rockruff is used by [[Professor Kukui]] in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] to help with the capture, [[Z-Move]], and [[Battle Royal]] tutorials.
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Lycanroc appears under the ownership of Ash in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].


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! colspan="3" | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]
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|-
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Rock}}
! Capture tutorial<br>({{rt|1|Alola}})
! Z-Move tutorial<br>({{rt|2|Alola}})
! Battle Royal tutorial<br>([[Battle Royal Dome]])
|-
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Unknown
|level=7
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sand Attack|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Unknown
|level=19
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|held=Normalium Z
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sand Attack|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Vital Spirit
|level={{tt|19|Sun and Moon}}/{{tt|20|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Ash Pokémon JNM.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
[[File:Kukui Rockruff Adventures.png|thumb|150px|As a Rockruff in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Kukui Lycanroc Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Lycanroc in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Lycanroc appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.
{{p|Rockruff}} first appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]'' under the ownership of [[Professor Kukui]]. It was first used to battle {{adv|Sun}}'s {{adv|Dollar}} at the [[Iki Town]] festival tournament. Initially, Rockruff had the advantage over Dollar due to Sun lacking the motivation to battle. Once Sun was given the proper motivation, he and Dollar easily defeated Rockruff, forcing Kukui to switch for {{p|Munchlax}}. Sometime later, it evolved into a Midday Form Lycanroc, and was used to try and prevent a {{p|Celesteela}} and {{p|Guzzlord}} from reaching [[Hokulani Observatory]], only to be defeated.
{{-}}


====Moves used====
==In the TCG==
{{anmov/h|rock||Kukui Rockruff Rock Throw Adventures.png|Using Rock Throw as a Rockruff}}
Rockruff is featured in the TCG as of one Ash's Pokémon.
{{anmov|Rock|Rock Throw|PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}


==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring Rockruff.
Ash's Rockruff is featured in the TCG as of one Ash's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Rockruff.
{{cardlist/header|Rockruff|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Rockruff|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}
==Gallery==
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| Official artwork for<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| Official artwork for<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
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| Poster for<br>''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
<!--Do NOT add trivia about Lycanroc being Ash's first Alola Pokémon to evolve, that is something that is expected to happen. Something HAD to be the first to evolve.-->
<!--Do NOT add trivia about Lycanroc being Ash's first Alola Pokémon to evolve, that is something that is expected to happen. Something HAD to be the first to evolve.-->
* Lycanroc's [[gender]] was hinted at in the Japanese version of ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''. In the [[narrator]]'s translation, it refers to itself as おいら ''{{wp|Japanese pronouns|oira}}'', a pronoun typically used by males with a rural background.
* Rockruff's [[evolution]] into Lycanroc had a unique animation sequence, as it glowed green instead of blue while evolving, possibly as a result of the {{wp|green flash}}.
* Lycanroc's [[gender]] was hinted at in the Japanese version of [[SM126]]. In the [[narrator]]'s translation, it refers to itself as おいら ''{{wp|Japanese pronouns|oira}}'', a pronoun typically used by males with a rural background.
 
==References==
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==Related articles==
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Ash's Lycanroc
サトシのルガルガン Satoshi's Lugarugan
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Ash Lycanroc.png
Ash's Lycanroc
Debuts in The Guardian's Challenge!
Caught in Rocking Clawmark Hill!
Caught at Hau'oli Outskirts
Evolves in Rising from the Ruins!
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location With Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet
HOME744.png → HOME745D.png
This Pokémon spent 35 episodes as Rockruff.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Rockruff Megumi Hayashibara Haven Paschall
As Lycanroc Keiichi Nakagawa Mike Liscio

Ash's Lycanroc (Japanese: サトシのルガルガン Satoshi's Lugarugan) is the second Pokémon that Ash caught in the Alola region, and his fiftieth overall. Before being caught by Ash, it lived with Professor Kukui, although it was never officially Kukui's Pokémon.

In the anime

Main series

History

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Under Professor Kukui's care
Rockruff with Professor Kukui

Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was a wild Pokémon that stumbled across Professor Kukui's house one day. It was starving and left confused from another Pokémon's Teeter Dance. Professor Kukui gave it some Pokémon food, which made Rockruff decide to stay at Kukui's house. From then on, Rockruff lived with Kukui, although he never caught it in a Poké Ball.

Rockruff first appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!, where it had dinner and played with Ash and Pikachu. It was later seen the following day with Professor Kukui, watching the welcoming party Ash's classmates had prepared for him. Kukui had planned to battle Ash and Pikachu with Rockruff, but the party was interrupted by Tapu Koko, who challenged Ash to a battle instead.

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, Rockruff came home injured, causing Ash and Professor Kukui to investigate the reason behind its injuries. This led them to Clawmark Hill, where they discovered that Rockruff had been fighting with other wild Pokémon, including a Magmar. With Ash's help, Rockruff mastered Rock Throw, which helped it defeat Magmar. At the end of the episode, Professor Kukui encouraged Ash to catch Rockruff after seeing the bond the two had developed.

With Ash

In A Guardian Rematch!, Rockruff was used in its first official battle, in which it faced Hiroki and his Mudbray. During the battle, Rockruff performed Breakneck Blitz for the first time, which was able to defeat Mudbray.

In A Glaring Rivalry!, Rockruff was seen training with Ash's Rowlet and Litten. Later, it witnessed its evolved form Lycanroc winning a battle against a Blastoise, which greatly impressed it. Ash later used Rockruff in his battle against Gladion, where it battled Lycanroc. Rockruff was quickly overwhelmed by Lycanroc's great speed and fierce moves. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Pikachu and Lycanroc.

Rockruff displaying aggressive behavior due to being close to evolving

In Trials and Determinations!, Rockruff was used in the Akala Island grand trial alongside Rowlet, battling Olivia's Lycanroc and Probopass. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually defeated Probopass with Bloom Doom. Unfortunately, Rockruff, acting aggressively, was so desperate to battle Lycanroc by itself that it impulsively used Bite against Rowlet, accidentally knocking it out. Despite this setback, Ash encouraged Rockruff to use its fighting spirit, allowing it to outrun and defeat Lycanroc, thus earning Ash a Rockium Z. Professor Kukui and Olivia then revealed to Ash that Rockruff's behavior was a sign that it would evolve soon.

In Rising from the Ruins!, Rockruff went off by itself to train after remembering the aggression it demonstrated during Olivia's grand trial. While training, it encountered Tapu Lele, who challenged it to a battle. Rockruff was no match for the guardian deity, however, and was easily beaten. When Ash found Rockruff, he tried to stop it from running away again but failed. The next day, Rockruff was walking on a cliffside when it got startled by a Fearow, causing it to fall into a river. The injured Puppy Pokémon was later found by Olivia and Gladion's Lycanroc, who brought it to the Ruins of Life, where Tapu Lele resided. When Ash, Professor Kukui, and Olivia arrived at the ruins, Tapu Lele used Draining Kiss to drain stamina from Ash and the two Lycanroc, which was then used to heal Rockruff's wounds. Afterward, Rockruff went to the edge of a cliff and began to howl as the setting sun turned green. It then evolved into Dusk Form Lycanroc, after which it got happily embraced by its Trainer and the rest of Ash's party.

In Mimikyu Unmasked!, Ash had Lycanroc use Continental Crush against Team Rocket, but the attack failed. After another attempt, Professor Kukui gave him some advice, which led to Ash training with Kiawe and his Turtonator. When Team Rocket showed up again and Jessie challenged Ash to a battle with her Mimikyu, Lycanroc mastered Continental Crush and sent Team Rocket blasting off, much to their surprise.

Lycanroc going berserk after discovering its fur is dirty

In A Masked Warning!, Ash discovered while washing Lycanroc that it was so proud of its appearance that it would fly into a rage and attack if its fur got dirty. Lycanroc attacked Litten, and Litten fought back, with Ash placing himself between his two errant Pokémon. This helped Lycanroc to calm down, and it was very apologetic toward Ash. Later, Ash used Lycanroc to battle Gladion's Type: Null, nicknamed Silvally, where its opponent's sheer power outmatched it. During the battle, Lycanroc was thrown into a nearby lake, which drenched its fur, causing another rage during which it refused to listen to Ash's commands. Despite this, Silvally was still the stronger opponent, and Lycanroc was easily held at bay before it could regain control of itself. After Lycanroc recovered, Ash and Gladion decided to continue the battle. Still, despite its best efforts, Lycanroc couldn't stand up to the power of Silvally's Crush Claw and was defeated.

In Rescuing the Unwilling!, Lycanroc fought alongside Lillie's Vulpix, Snowy, against Lusamine's Clefable, which was under Nihilego's control. It saved Lillie from Clefable's Moonblast with an Accelerock. After Lycanroc knocked back Clefable with a Rock Throw, Lillie reminded Clefable of the Clefairy doll they used to play with together to free it from Nihilego's command. When Clefable began powering up a move, Lillie gestured to Lycanroc and Snowy not to attack before freeing Clefable with a simple embrace.

In Tough Guy Trials!, Lycanroc was used to battle Nanu, going up against his Krookodile. During the battle, Nanu had Krookodile deliberately anger Lycanroc, even making it berserk by dirtying its fur with Mud-Slap. Despite the furious attacks in its angered state, Lycanroc was defeated after Krookodile used Counter to send it flying before finishing it off with Crunch. Afterward, at Acerola's library, Lycanroc sulked over its defeat. It was cheered up after Ash asked Acerola to help him find a place to train for a rematch with Nanu.

In Some Kind of Laziness!, Acerola took Ash to see Tapu Bulu at the Ruins of Abundance so it could help him train. After some time, the duo managed to meet with Tapu Bulu and convince it to help them. It began raining at one point during their stay, so Tapu Bulu decided to knock Lycanroc into a nearby pond, dirtying its fur and making it go berserk. By reminding Lycanroc of its time as a Rockruff and their bond, Ash finally managed to calm Lycanroc down. Impressed by this act, Tapu Bulu decided to battle Lycanroc. Though Tapu Bulu proved to be a powerful opponent, Lycanroc learned Stone Edge during the battle, after which Tapu Bulu called the battle off.

Lycanroc tackling Ash during Nanu's Grand Trial

In Guiding an Awakening!, Ash faced Nanu in a grand trial battle but was only allowed to use Lycanroc against all three of Nanu's Pokémon. After managing to defeat Krookodile and Sableye, it went up against Alolan Persian. Throughout the battle, Nanu used his previous strategy of angering Lycanroc so that it would go into its red-eyed state. Ash, worried that Lycanroc could go berserk again kept telling it to keep calm throughout the battle. After realizing the truth of the situation, Nanu decided to anger Ash himself by mocking his skill as a Trainer. To calm its Trainer down, Lycanroc tackled Ash, revealing that it was in complete control of itself the entire time. Realizing that he let his anger and frustration from Nanu's insults go to his head, Ash apologized to Lycanroc and continued the battle. After an exchange of Z-Moves with Persian, as well as its newly learned Counter, Lycanroc won the battle, allowing Ash to win a Lycanium Z.

In Twirling with a Bang!, while on the group's third Ultra Guardians mission, Ash decided to use Lycanroc's new Z-Move to weaken the Ultra Beasts they were facing, Blacephalon and Xurkitree, while they were distracted by the performance provided by the group's other Pokémon. After the successfully executed Splintered Stormshards had left the two Ultra Beasts momentarily vulnerable, Lana and Lillie were able to catch them and thus complete the mission.

In Securing the Future!, Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

In Showdown on Poni Island!, Ash used Lycanroc during his battle against Gladion and his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand Splintered Stormshards before defeating Ash's Lycanroc with Devastating Drake.

With Gladion's Lycanroc

In Enter the Champion!, Ash used Lycanroc as his final Pokémon against Gladion and his own Lycanroc during the finals of the Manalo Conference. Counter and Stone Edge repeatedly intercepted Ash's Lycanroc's attempts to get close to Gladion's Lycanroc. After powering itself up with Swords Dance, Gladion's Lycanroc got close enough to attack with Outrage, only to get confused and bite its left arm. Ash had his Lycanroc take this opportunity to attack, only for Gladion's Lycanroc to retaliate with Counter, revealing it bit itself to snap itself out of the confusion. Ash had his Lycanroc rush in with Accelerock, hoping to land one final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc intercept with one more Counter, but as it connected, Ash also had his Lycanroc use Counter. This sent Gladion's Lycanroc flying into the wall and knocked it out, thus winning Ash the battle and the championship.

In Exhibition Unmasked!, Lycanroc was Ash's second Pokémon used during his exhibition battle against Professor Kukui, replacing Torracat in the confrontation against Professor Kukui's Incineroar after Ash recalled it. When Incineroar used Darkest Lariat to stop Lycanroc's Stone Edge, Ash had Lycanroc grab one of the shards of the broken Stone Edge with its mouth and use it to attack Incineroar. The plan allowed Lycanroc to deal the first bit of damage to Incineroar in the battle. Kukui then chose to recall Incineroar and send out Braviary in its place, while Ash chose to stick with Lycanroc. Their battle properly commenced in the next episode. While Lycanroc was able to endure a Sky Drop and deal some damage to its opponent, the Wolf Pokémon was eventually defeated by a super effective Superpower.

In Dreams of the Sun and Moon!, Ash used Lycanroc in a battle against Kiawe and his Charizard. Following a collision between Splintered Stormshards and Inferno Overdrive, Lycanroc emerged victorious.

Following Ash's decision to travel the world, he left Lycanroc, along with his other Alolan Pokémon, with Professors Kukui and Burnet, before heading back to Pallet Town.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

In That New Old Gang of Mine!, Lycanroc greeted Ash upon his return to Alola and also met Goh.

In Helping the Hometown Hero!, Lycanroc attended a party to celebrate the return of Lillie and her family after they found Mohn.

In Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, Lycanroc watched Ash's match against Leon. In Partners in Time!, Lycanroc appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's Charizard.

Personality and characteristics

Lycanroc and Ash
Lycanroc in full control of its red-eyed state

Lycanroc is normally a playful, affectionate Pokémon that gets along well with Ash and its previous caretaker, Professor Kukui. The first night Ash stayed with the Professor, Rockruff, Pikachu, and Ash were quickly able to befriend each other. As a Rockruff, like other members of its species, it likes to greet and show affection to others by rubbing up against them with the rocks on its neck, although it doesn't seem to be aware that it stings the recipient. Its affectionate personality was also shown in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!, where, even though Litten was angry toward it while eating and while relaxing at home, it continued to eat and smiled back at Litten respectively. Lycanroc appears to take its failures rather personally. As a Rockruff in Trials and Determinations!, after knocking out Rowlet in a fit of anger, it immediately came to its senses. It regretted what it had done and, despite ultimately winning against Olivia, was still visibly upset in the next episode. At the end of Tough Guy Trials!, Lycanroc was seen sulking in the corner of Acerola's house after losing its battle with Nanu's Krookodile, prompting Ash to give it a pep talk.

Lycanroc and Litten sparring

Although Rockruff lived with Professor Kukui before being caught by Ash, it was a wild Pokémon that Professor Kukui was taking care of. When Ash revealed this to his classmates at the Pokémon School, Rotom added that Rockruff readily bonds with humans even if they are not captured by a Trainer. After evolving, Lycanroc started taking great pride in its fur, as shown in A Masked Warning!, and is shown to enjoy being groomed and taking baths despite being a Rock-type, as observed by Rotom. However, if angered enough, such as when its fur gets dirty, Lycanroc's eyes turn red, and it would fly into a rage, lashing out at whomever it thought was responsible. When this happened, Lycanroc became disobedient and ignored Ash's commands. This weakness caused problems later during Ash's battle with Gladion and Silvally, and was later the cause of its defeat at the hands of Nanu and his Krookodile in Tough Guy Trials!. In Some Kind of Laziness!, Lycanroc was able to overcome this destructive habit with the help of Ash and the bond the two shared, remembering a memory it had when it played in the mud happily with Ash and Pikachu when it was still a Rockruff. After this, Lycanroc no longer goes berserk when its fur is dirtied, as seen in A Battle Hand-Off!, where it got a bit of mud on its face and only reacted with disappointment. In Guiding an Awakening!, Lycanroc was revealed to have gained full control of its red-eyed state, allowing it to use it as a power boost.

Lycanroc has a strong sense of smell as a Rockruff, which has been used to help find Rowlet and Popplio, Ash's missing Electrium Z and DJ Leo's Dugtrio. In the Poké Problem segment of A Masked Warning!, it is revealed that Ash and Pikachu had to rely on Lycanroc's nose to guide them back from Ten Carat Hill after Nebby had fallen asleep. In Night of a Thousand Poses! and Mission: Total Recall!, Lycanroc tends to spar with Torracat on occasion, even when it is separated from its Trainer, and appears to have a small rivalry with it. Despite this, the two are shown to get along well and often hang out together, with Lycanroc even helping to train Torracat in learning Flame Charge in Pushing the Fiery Envelope!.

Appearance

As a Rockruff
Ash Rockruff.png

Moves used

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Using Tackle as a Rockruff
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Using Bite
Move First Used In
Tackle Rocking Clawmark Hill!
Bite † Rocking Clawmark Hill!
Rock Throw Rocking Clawmark Hill!
Accelerock † Alola, Kanto!
Stone Edge † Some Kind of Laziness!
Counter † Guiding an Awakening!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Z-Moves used

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Using Continental Crush
Move First Used In
Breakneck Blitz A Guardian Rematch!*
Continental Crush Mimikyu Unmasked!*
Splintered Stormshards Twirling with a Bang!*
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
Moves improvised
Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Ash Lycanroc Stone Edge shard.png Exhibition Unmasked! Stone Edge None
Description: A variant of Stone Edge used by Ash's Lycanroc where it grabs a shard of Stone Edge shattered by an opponent in its mouth. It then uses the shard as a makeshift weapon by dashing past an opponent and slashing it with the shard's pointed edges. This was used to injure Professor Kukui's Incineroar in Ash's exhibition match against Professor Kukui in the Manalo Conference.

In the games

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Ga-Olé

Lycanroc appears under the ownership of Ash in Pokémon Ga-Olé.

Disk No. Name Type Grade
P Lycanroc (Promotional disks) Rock —
 



In the manga

Lycanroc in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Lycanroc appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

In the TCG

Rockruff is featured in the TCG as of one Ash's Pokémon.

The following is a list of cards featuring Rockruff.

Rockruff
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Rockruff Fighting       Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit   011/026
 


Gallery

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Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
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Artwork from "After the story"[1] Poster for
Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master

Trivia

  • Rockruff's evolution into Lycanroc had a unique animation sequence, as it glowed green instead of blue while evolving, possibly as a result of the green flash.
  • Lycanroc's gender was hinted at in the Japanese version of SM126. In the narrator's translation, it refers to itself as おいら oira, a pronoun typically used by males with a rural background.

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1530791044941762560

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Rockruff and Lycanroc.




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