Lycanroc

Template:Lycanroc Lycanroc (Japanese: ルガルガン, Hepburn: Rugarugan) is a rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is the evolved form of Rockruff.

Biology

Physiology

In its Midday Form, Lycanroc resembles a quadrupedal wolf, having brown fur with white markings around its paws, neck, and tail. It has a long bushy tail, pointed ears, and blue eyes, and the pebbles around its neck as a Rockruff have now grown into long, rocky spikes resembling the rays of a sun.

In its Midnight Form, Lycanroc is a slouched bipedal wolf, with dark red fur and a thick mane that runs from its back to the top of its head. It has a short, stubby tail, folded ears and eyes that glow bright red with no visible iris or sclera. A fringe of black fur hangs over its face, and two pointed rocks emerge from either side of its waist.

In its Dusk Form, Lycanroc resembles the Midday form. It has orange fur, green eyes, and a mane that runs from its back to its head, which resembles the Midnight Form's mane. Whenever it attacks, its eyes can turn red to make it look like the Midnight Form.

Characteristics

Lycanroc is the evolved form of Rockruff. As Rockruff nears evolution, it becomes more aggressive and prone to howling loudly. It then runs away and disappears, only returning once it has evolved.

Behavior

Midday form

The midday form of Lycanroc tend to live in mountains. They are solitary hunters and avoid making packs at to prevent disputes. However, they are fiercely loyal to a trainer that had accepted them during their rambunctious time as a Rockruff.

Midnight form

The midnight form of Lycanroc prefers to let its enemy get the first hit before delivering a devastating counterattack. They are predisposed to violence and easy to get excited by a worthy opponent, signified with their glowing eyes. They will not accept trainers that they feel are poor battlers or give questionable orders.

Dusk form

The dusk form of Lycanroc are usually cool, calm and collected, and very loyal to the trainers they deeply trusted, as well as containing a powerful fighting spirit. When a battle gets heated, they choose to attack directly or use counterattacks that inflict double damages on their opponents. Overall, the dusk form of Lycanroc has a mixed personality, with traits from both the Midday and Midnight forms.

Evolution

Lycanroc is the evolved form of Rockruff, at level 25. Rockruff evolves into a different form of Lycanroc depending on the version of the game. If it evolves in Pokémon Sun, it will become the Midday Form; whereas if it evolves in Pokémon Moon, it will become the Midnight Form. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, only Rockruff who has the event-exclusive ability Own Tempo will evolve into the Dusk Form during 17:00 to 17:59.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Sun and Moon	Vast Poni Canyon, evolve Rockruff at a certain time	Uncommon

Pokédex entries

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Stats

• Midday Form
• Midnight Form
• Dusk Form

Stats
HP	75
Attack	115
Defense	65
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	112
Total	369

Stats
HP	85
Attack	115
Defense	75
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	82
Total	359

Stats
HP	75
Attack	117
Defense	65
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	110
Total	369

Learnset

Leveling

Midday Form

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1*	Accelerock	40	100%	20	Rock	Physical
1	Quick Guard	-	-%	15	Fighting	Status
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
1	Tackle	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Sand Attack	-	100%	15	Ground	Status
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
4	Sand Attack	-	100%	15	Ground	Status
7	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
12	Howl	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
15	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical
18	Odor Sleuth	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
23	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
26	Roar	-	-%	20	Normal	Status
29	Stealth Rock	-	-%	20	Rock	Status
34	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
37	Scary Face	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
40	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
45	Rock Climb	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
48	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Midnight Form

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1*	Counter	-	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
1	Reversal	-	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
1	Taunt	-	100%	20	Dark	Status
1	Tackle	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Sand Attack	-	100%	15	Ground	Status
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
4	Sand Attack	-	100%	15	Ground	Status
7	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
12	Howl	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
15	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical
18	Odor Sleuth	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
23	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
26	Roar	-	-%	20	Normal	Status
29	Stealth Rock	-	-%	20	Rock	Status
34	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
37	Scary Face	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
40	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
45	Rock Climb	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
48	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Dusk Form

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1*	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
1	Accelerock	40	100%	20	Rock	Physical
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
1	Counter	-	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
1	Leer	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Sand Attack	-	100%	15	Ground	Status
1	Tackle	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
4	Sand Attack	-	100%	15	Ground	Status
7	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
12	Howl	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
15	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical
18	Odor Sleuth	-	-%	40	Normal	Status
23	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
26	Roar	-	-%	20	Normal	Status
29	Stealth Rock	-	-%	20	Rock	Status
34	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
37	Scary Face	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
40	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
45	Rock Climb	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
48	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Additional forms

Midnight form; shiny

Appearances

Anime

Main article: Ash's Lycanroc

• Lycanroc (Midday; SM015)
• Lycanroc (Midnight; SM015)
• Olivia's Lycanroc
• Gladion's Lycanroc
• Cross' Lycanroc

Trivia

• It was teased early on that Rockruff's evolution was to be unique and had a "certain secret". It was later revealed by leaks to be based on a werewolf, which was confirmed in the CoroCoro magazine.
• Rockruff's split evolution follows two common trends of small quadrupedal canine Pokémon: some, such as Growlithe and Vulpix evolve in more "adult" but still animal-like quadrupedal forms, while others like Fennekin and Zorua become bipedal and anthropomorphic upon evolving. The Midday and Dusk forms follows the former, while the Midnight form follows the latter.
• Lycanroc and its pre-evolution, Rockruff, are the only rock-type Pokémon that can't learn Sandstorm.
• Lycanroc 's Dusk form bears resemblance to "Tiger (Tiger of the Wind)" from "Monster Ranchers".

Origin

Midday and Dusk form Lycanroc is based on a grey wolf, with elements of a fox or a dingo while Midnight form Lycanroc is based on a werewolf, with its red eyes, bared teeth and folded ears resembling a stereotypical "mad dog".

Alternatively, Midday and Dusk Lycanroc may be based on the "voluntary" werewolf (a version that changes from man to wolf at will and keeps control of its mind) while Midnight Lycanroc may be based on the "involuntary" werewolf (a version that turns into a monstrous man-wolf hybrid on a full moon and becomes a vicious rampaging beast).

Etymology

Lycanroc is a combination of the words "Lycan" (from the Greek Lykos, meaning wolf) and Rock due to its typing. Lycan may also refer to the modern use of the word "Lycanthropy" (the technical term for the affliction of being a werewolf) due to how Rockruff evolves. The majestic, noble appearance of the Midday and Dusk form in stark contrast to the Midnight form's sinister look may be a reference to wolves equally both being portrayed as benevolent as well as malevolent in culture.

Gallery

Midday Form

Midday Form

Midday form

Midday form 2

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Midnight Form

Midnight Form

Midnight form

Midnight form 2

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Dusk Form

Dusk Form

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