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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 Rockruff evolves into depends on the time, as well as its Ability.
- Rockruff with the Abilities Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, or Steadfast can evolve into one of two forms of Lycanroc.
- When leveled up during the day, it evolves into Midday Form Lycanroc. In Generation VII, Rockruff only evolves into this form in Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun.
- When leveled up at night, it evolves into Midnight Form Lycanroc. In Generation VII, Rockruff only evolves into this form in Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon.
- Rockruff with the Ability Own Tempo is a separate form that can only evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.
Contents
- 1 Biology
- 2 In the anime
- 2.1 Main series
- 2.1.1 Major appearances
- 2.1.1.1 Olivia's Lycanroc
- 2.1.1.2 Gladion's Lycanroc
- 2.1.1.3 Ash's Lycanroc
- 2.1.1.4 Other
- 2.1.2 Minor appearances
- 2.1.3 Pokédex entries
- 2.1.1 Major appearances
- 2.2 Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
- 2.3 GOTCHA!
- 2.4 Pokémon: Twilight Wings
- 2.5 POKÉTOON
- 2.1 Main series
- 3 In the manga
- 3.1 Movie adaptations
- 3.2 Pokémon Adventures
- 3.3 Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- 3.4 Pokémon Horizon
- 4 In the TCG
- 5 Game data
- 5.1 Pokédex entries
- 5.2 Game locations
- 5.2.1 In side games
- 5.2.2 In events
- 5.2.2.1 Midnight Form
- 5.3 Held items
- 5.4 Stats
- 5.4.1 Base stats
- 5.4.1.1 Midday Form
- 5.4.1.2 Midnight Form
- 5.4.1.3 Dusk Form
- 5.4.1 Base stats
- 5.5 Type effectiveness
- 5.6 Learnset
- 5.6.1 By leveling up
- 5.6.1.1 Midday Lycanroc
- 5.6.1.2 Midnight Lycanroc
- 5.6.1.3 Dusk Lycanroc
- 5.6.2 By TM
- 5.6.2.1 Midday Lycanroc
- 5.6.2.2 Midnight Lycanroc
- 5.6.2.3 Dusk Lycanroc
- 5.6.3 By breeding
- 5.6.4 By a prior evolution
- 5.6.4.1 Midday Lycanroc
- 5.6.4.2 Midnight Lycanroc
- 5.6.4.3 Dusk Lycanroc
- 5.6.1 By leveling up
- 5.7 Side game data
- 5.7.1 Midday Form
- 5.7.2 Midnight Form
- 5.7.3 Dusk Form
- 5.8 Evolution
- 5.8.1 Generation VII
- 5.8.1.1 Own Tempo Rockruff
- 5.8.2 Generation VIII-present
- 5.8.2.1 Own Tempo Rockruff
- 5.8.1 Generation VII
- 5.9 Sprites
- 6 Trivia
- 6.1 Origin
- 6.1.1 Name origin
- 6.1 Origin
- 7 In other languages
- 8 Related articles
- 9 References
- 10 External links
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. The third form is said to have been influenced by the setting sun of the evening.
In its Midday Form, Lycanroc resembles a quadrupedal, 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 rocks are said to be razor-sharp. 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.
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 its Dusk Form, Lycranroc resembles a combination of its Midday and Midnight Forms. Its body is similar to Midday Form with the same white color except with orange-gold fur. It retains the three brown claws for all four feet. The white fluffy mane resembles a sun with part of the crescent moon. It also has four rocks around its neck like a sun as well along with a single, bigger stone coming from the mane over its head. Its face resembles Midday Form Lycanroc's but is orange-gold with bright green eyes, which can change to bright glowing red when angry or attacking.
The Midday Form has a calm, collected, and cautious personality. 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 and backed into a corner.[1] It always aims for the foes' weak spot using its fangs. 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] The Midnight Form is known to be reckless along with extremely vicious temper. Its strategy consists of closing in on its opponent and encouraging attack, then countering with a powerful blow that knocks out its opponent. The full force of its headbutts can destroy giant boulders. 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. Dusk Form Lycranoc never barks, unlike its two other forms. Upon entering battle, Lycanroc will relentlessly drive its opponents into a corner. Due to only evolving at sunset, the Dusk Form is considered the rarest of the three forms. [3] The Dusk Form of Lycanroc is rather difficult to train due to its temperamental nature. Because of this, Dusk Form Lycanroc is considered the most troublesome of its three forms.
Lycranroc are used by humans as guards, to protect their fields from prey Deerling.
Lycanroc is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Splintered Stormshards.
Lycanroc's Midday and Dusk Forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Accelerock.
In the anime
Main series
All forms of Lycanroc in the anime
Major appearances
Olivia's Lycanroc
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.
Gladion's Lycanroc
Gladion's Midnight Form Lycanroc debuted in A Glaring Rivalry!. It struck up a rivalry with Ash's own Lycanroc.
Ash's Lycanroc
Ash owns a Dusk Form Lycanroc, which debuted in Rising from the Ruins! upon evolving from his 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 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
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SM015 | Rockruff and Lycanroc | Rotom Pokédex | 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. |
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Professor Kukui's Lycanroc (right) 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.
GOTCHA!
A Midnight Form Lycanroc briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Olivia.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In The Gathering of Stars, a Midday Form Lycanroc was seen battling a Krookodile.
POKÉTOON
A Midday Form Lycanroc appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!.
In the manga
Midnight Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Adventures.
Movie adaptations
Cross's Midnight Form Lycanroc appeared in I Choose You!.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Olivia's Lycanroc
- Main article: Professor Kukui's Lycanroc
- Main article: Gladion's Lycanroc
Midnight Form Lycanroc first appeared in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, under the ownership of Olivia. It was first used to battle Nanu's Alolan Persian.
Professor Kukui's Rockruff was revealed to have evolved into a Midday Form Lycanroc prior to The Truth and Island Kahuna Hapu.
Gladion's Midday Form Lycanroc first appeared in Destroy!! Results of the Training!, when it was sent out to battle Ryuki's Turtonator.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Ash's Lycanroc
Ash's Lycanroc appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
Pokémon Horizon
Akira's Rockruff has the unique ability to evolve into Lycanroc and then devolve into Rockruff again, thanks to the strange red stone on its neck. It also has the ability to change in between its Midday and Midnight Forms while being evolved.
In the TCG
- Main article: Lycanroc (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Midnight Form
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SM | Rocky Lycanroc | PAL region | Online | 50 | May 5 to August 4, 2017 |
SM | Rocky Lycanroc | American region | Online | 50 | May 15 to August 4, 2017 |
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Stats
Base stats
Midday Form
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HP: 75 | 135 - 182 | 260 - 354 | |
115 | 108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
65 | 63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
55 | 54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
65 | 63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
112 | 105 - 180 | 206 - 355 | |
Total: 487 | Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Midnight Form
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HP: 85 | 145 - 192 | 280 - 374 | |
115 | 108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
75 | 72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
55 | 54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
75 | 72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
82 | 78 - 147 | 152 - 289 | |
Total: 487 | Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Dusk Form
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HP: 75 | 135 - 182 | 260 - 354 | |
117 | 109 - 185 | 215 - 366 | |
65 | 63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
55 | 54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
65 | 63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
110 | 103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
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Side game data
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Evolution
Generation VII
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Own Tempo Rockruff
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Own Tempo Rockruff
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For other sprites and images, please see Lycanroc images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- The QR Code displayed in the Pokédex entry for Dusk Form Lycanroc is actually that of Midday Form Lycanroc.
- Lycanroc and Mr. Mime are the only two Pokémon known to have 6 possible Abilities between their forms, the most of any Pokémon.
- In Generation IX, Dusk Form Lycanroc is unable to learn Mud-Slap via TM, while its pre-evolution can.
Origin
Overall, Lycanroc shares traits with the extinct Japanese and Hokkaido wolves in particular. Its Rock typing 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).
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References
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