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Lycanroc(JP) is a species of Pokémon of the series of the same name. It is a Rock Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It's the evolution of Rockruff with its forms being exclusive to Sun/Ultra Sun and Moon/Ultra Moon respectively. A third form was introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon that has access to both forms' signature attacks, but is accessed from Rockruff with a special ability. In later generations, Rockruff evolves into depends on time.
Physiology and Behavior[]
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. Lycanroc are used by humans as guards, to protect their fields from prey Deerling.
Midday[]
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.
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. It always aims for the foes' weak spot using its fangs. Broken fragments of its stone mane are considered good luck.
Midnight[]
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 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. 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.
Dusk[]
In its Dusk Form, Lycanroc 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 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 Lycanroc 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. 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.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokémon spin-offs[]
In the anime[]
Lycanroc in the anime
All three forms of Lycanroc appear in the anime as notable characters. The Midnight form belongs to Gladion and Cross. The Midday form appears as Olivia's signature Pokémon (Midnight in the games). The Dusk form belongs to Ash Ketchum.
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.
The coloration of Dusk Form Lycanroc appears to be based on sunrises and sunsets. Its orange fur resembles the sky during these times, and its green eyes are possibly inspired by the rare optical phenomenon known as the green flash, a brief flash of green light that can sometimes be seen above the sun. This is supported by Dusk Form Lycanroc’s evolution method, and Ash’s Lycanroc in the anime evolving during a sunset in which a green flash is visible.
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
Midday[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Its quick movements confuse its enemies. Well equipped with claws and fangs, it also uses the sharp rocks in its mane as weapons. |
| Pokémon Moon | When properly raised from a young age, it will become a trustworthy partner that will absolutely never betray its Trainer. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | The rocks in its mane are sharper than a knife. Fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This Lycanroc is calm and cautious. The rocks jutting from its mane are razor sharp. |
| Pokémon Shield | With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc's fangs are always aimed toward opponents' weak spots. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Lycanroc attacks its prey with its sharp claws and fangs. It loyally obeys the instructions of a Trainer it trusts. |
| Pokémon Violet | It has a calm and collected demeanor. It swiftly closes in on its prey, then slices them with the rocks in its mane. |
Midnight[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon’s blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety. |
| Pokémon Moon | It goads its enemies into attacking, withstands the hits, and in return, delivers a headbutt, crushing their bones with its rocky mane. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | They live alone without forming packs. They will only listen to orders from Trainers who can draw out their true power. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This form of Lycanroc is reckless. It charges headlong at its opponents, attacking without any care about what injuries it might receive. |
| Pokémon Shield | It's invigorated by powerful opponents–the stronger the better. A full-force headbutt from one of these Lycanroc can shatter giant boulders. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | This Pokémon uses its rocky mane to slash any who approach. It will even disobey its Trainer if it dislikes the orders it was given. |
| Pokémon Violet | This Lycanroc has an extremely vicious temperament. It will happily sustain injuries for the sake of taking down its opponent. |
Dusk[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Bathed in the setting sun of evening, Lycanroc has undergone a special kind of evolution. An intense fighting spirit underlies its calmness. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | This strange form is the result of its evolving at dusk. It's very rare in Alola. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This form of Lycanroc is normally calm and quiet. Once a battle begins, however, this Pokémon displays a ferocious fighting spirit. |
| Pokémon Shield | These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. Their temperamental nature makes them a difficult species to raise. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Normally this Pokémon doesn’t even bark, but once it enters battle, it will relentlessly drive the opponent into a corner. |
| Pokémon Violet | These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. It's said that this form of Lycanroc is the most troublesome to raise. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | |
| Pokémon Moon | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Evolve Own Tempo Rockruff (Dusk Form) |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Evolve Own Tempo Rockruff (Dusk Form) |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Fields of Honor, Challenge Road, Training Lowlands, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) (Midday/Midnight Forms) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Midday/Midnight Forms) Challenge Road (Max Raid Battle) (Dusk Form) |
| Pokémon Shield | Fields of Honor, Challenge Road, Training Lowlands, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) (Midday/Midnight Forms) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Midday/Midnight Forms) Challenge Road (Max Raid Battle) (Dusk Form) |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain (Midday/Midnight Forms) Area Zero (Midday/Midnight Forms) North Province: Area One (Midday/Midnight/Dusk Forms) Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds (Midday/Midnight Forms) |
| Pokémon Violet | North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain (Midday/Midnight Forms) Area Zero (Midday/Midnight Forms) North Province: Area One (Midday/Midnight/Dusk Forms) Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds (Midday/Midnight Forms) |
Evolution/Forms[]
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Stats[]
Midday[]
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Attack | 55 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 112 |
| Total | 487 |
Midnight[]
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Attack | 55 |
| Sp. Defense | 75 |
| Speed | 82 |
| Total | 487 |
Dusk[]
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 117 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Attack | 55 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 110 |
| Total | 487 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Lycanroc/gallery |
Renders[]
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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.
| Pokémon with multiple forms | |
|---|---|
| Generation I | Pikachu |
| Generation II | Pichu • Unown |
| Generation III | Castform • Kyogre • Groudon • Deoxys |
| Generation IV | Burmy • Wormadam • Cherrim • Shellos • Gastrodon • Rotom • Dialga • Palkia • Giratina • Shaymin • Arceus |
| Generation V | Basculin • Darmanitan • Deerling • Sawsbuck • Tornadus • Thundurus • Landorus • Kyurem • Keldeo • Meloetta • Genesect |
| Generation VI | Greninja • Vivillon • Flabébé • Floette • Florges • Furfrou • Meowstic • Aegislash • Pumpkaboo • Gourgeist • Xerneas • Zygarde • Hoopa |
| Generation VII | Oricorio • Lycanroc • Wishiwashi • Silvally • Minior • Mimikyu • Necrozma • Magearna |
| Generation VIII | Cramorant • Toxtricity • Sinistea • Polteageist • Alcremie • Eiscue • Indeedee • Morpeko • Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Urshifu • Zarude • Calyrex • Ursaluna • Enamorus |
| Generation IX | Oinkologne • Maushold • Squawkabilly • Palafin • Cyclizar • Tatsugiri • Dudunsparce • Gimmighoul • Koraidon • Miraidon • Poltchageist • Sinistcha • Ogerpon • Terapagos |