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.
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.[1] 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. [2] 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. [3]
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 Midnight Form Lycanroc debuted in A Glaring Rivalry!.
Ash owns a Dusk Form Lycanroc, which debuted in Rising from the Ruins! upon evolving from 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.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM015
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Rockruff and Lycanroc
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Rotom Pokédex
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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.
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In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
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
Midday Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Adventures.
In the movie adaptations
Cross's Midnight Form Lycanroc appeared in I Choose You!.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Midnight Form Lycanroc first appeared under the ownership of Olivia in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui. It was first used to battle against Nanu's Alolan Persian.
Professor Kukui's Rockruff was revealed to have evolved into a Midday Form Lycanroc prior to PASM22.
In the TCG
- Main article: Lycanroc (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Midday Form
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #104
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Alola USUM: #127
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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Its quick movements confuse its enemies. Well equipped with claws and fangs, it also uses the sharp rocks in its mane as weapons.
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Moon
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When properly raised from a young age, it will become a trustworthy partner that will absolutely never betray its Trainer.
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Ultra Sun
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The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off.
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Ultra Moon
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The rocks in its mane are sharper than a knife. Fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms.
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Midnight Form
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #104
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Alola USUM: #127
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon's blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety.
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Moon
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It goads its enemies into attacking, withstands the hits, and in return, delivers a headbutt, crushing their bones with its rocky mane.
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Ultra Sun
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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.
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Ultra Moon
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They live alone without forming packs. They will only listen to orders from Trainers who can draw out their true power.
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Dusk Form
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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In side games
In events
Games
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Event
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Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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SM
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Rocky Lycanroc
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PAL region
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Online
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50
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May 5 to August 4, 2017
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SM
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Rocky Lycanroc
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American region
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Online
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50
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May 15 to August 4, 2017
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Midday Form
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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112
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105 - 180
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206 - 355
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Total: 487
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Midnight Form
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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85
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145 - 192
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280 - 374
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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Total: 487
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Dusk Form
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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117
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109 - 185
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215 - 366
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 487
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Midday Form
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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Midnight Form
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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Dusk Form
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lycanroc in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lycanroc in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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Midday Form
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lycanroc can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lycanroc cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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Midnight Form
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lycanroc can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lycanroc cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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Dusk Form
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lycanroc can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lycanroc cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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- A superscript level indicates that Lycanroc can learn this move normally in Generation VII
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lycanroc
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lycanroc
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Side game data
Evolution
Dusk Form
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Trivia
Origin
Lycanroc is based on a wolf and shares traits with the extinct Japanese and Hokkaido wolves in particular. Its Rock-type 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ルガルガン Lugarugan
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From loup-garou, ガルル garuru, and 岩 gan
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French
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Lougaroc
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From loup-garou and roc
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Spanish
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Lycanroc
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Same as English name
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German
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Wolwerock
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From Wolf, Werwolf, and rock
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Italian
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Lycanroc
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Same as English name
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Korean
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루가루암 Rugaruam
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From loup-garou and 암 (岩) am
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Mandarin Chinese
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鬃岩狼人 Zōngyánlángrén
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From 鬃狼 zōngláng, 岩 yán, 狼人 lángrén
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Cantonese Chinese
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鬃岩狼人 Jūngngàahmlòhngyàhn
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From 鬃狼 jūnglòhng, 岩 ngàahm, 狼人 lòhngyàhn
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More languages
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Russian
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Лайканрок Laykanrok
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Transcription of English name
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Midday Form
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Midnight Form
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Dusk Form
Related articles
Notes
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