Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Speed carry the offense, Sp. Atk doesn't even come close. A Wolf Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
This form of Lycanroc is normally calm and quiet. Once a battle begins, however, this Pokémon displays a ferocious fighting spirit.
These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. Their temperamental nature makes them a difficult species to raise.
Lycanroc Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Lycanroc for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Lycanroc leans offensive (base 115 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (165-194%). Rillaboom's Wood Hammer also KOs at 205-241%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x165-194%KO Rapid Spin14-16% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Rillaboom builds →U Turn40-47% Wood Hammer 2x205-241%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x75-89% Drain Punch 2x139-164%KO Knock Off40-47% Facade22-25% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Lycanroc View Slowking builds →Scald 2x84-99% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Lycanroc doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a massive partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are quick to hatch. It's got 3 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lycanroc to get Rockruff eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Last Resort, Thrash.
Sword & Shield Lycanroc Best Moveset
Accelerock is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Life Orb gives Lycanroc extra damage on every hit for a health trade to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Lycanroc best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Accelerock
- Stealth Rock
- Endeavor
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Accelerock
- Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Lycanroc picks up Endeavor and Last Resort only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Stone Edge and Rock Slide while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Lycanroc in Sword & Shield
Can't catch Lycanroc directly. Start with Rockruff at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 25. The 2-stage line from Rockruff to Lycanroc is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Lycanroc in Sword & Shield
To get Lycanroc, start by catching Rockruff through walking encounters at Lv. 10-21. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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Lycanroc Guide
In Sword & Shield, Sand Rush changes the entire equation for Lycanroc. The 487 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Accelerock with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Gyarados (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting) when using Lycanroc. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Lycanroc's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Sand Rush is what you want on Lycanroc. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Keen Eye, Steadfast) work on paper but Sand Rush is what makes Lycanroc worth using. With base 112 Speed, Sand Rush gives Lycanroc an edge before opponents can react.
Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Lycanroc is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Sword & Shield, run Accelerock, Stone Edge, Close Combat, and Swords Dance on Lycanroc. Accelerock is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Lycanroc joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves