Competitive Information for Lycanroc [Sun/Moon]
Rock
Abilities:
This Pokemon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled; immunity to Sandstorm.
If this Pokemon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Lycanroc? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover the strength of Lycanroc, a notable Pokémon known for its Rock typing! Lycanroc is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Discover Lycanroc's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Focus Sash / Lycanium Z
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Stone Edge / Rock Slide
- Drill Run
- Accelerock
- Stealth Rock
In single battles, Lycanroc is known as a distinguished Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with formidable physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Lycanroc from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Lycanroc's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. With a Lycanium Z equipped to it, if held by a lycanroc forme with stone edge, it can use splintered stormshards.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Accelerock is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Rock-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. Factors rock weakness).
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Item: Fightinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 224 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 16 SpD
Moveset:
- Brick Break / Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Drill Run / Stomping Tantrum
- Crunch
When it comes to single battles, Lycanroc shines as a notable Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with formidable physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Lycanroc from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Lycanroc's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Brick Break or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Fightinium Z equipped to it, if Lycanroc has a fighting move, this item allows it to use a fighting z-move.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Lycanroc's last move failed).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Lycanroc? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Rockium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 224 Hp / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 16 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Brick Break / Zen Headbutt
- Drill Run / Stomping Tantrum
- Crunch
Dominating double battles, Lycanroc is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Lycanroc from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Lycanroc's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Brick Break or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Lycanroc has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Lycanroc's last move failed).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Lycanroc can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Lycanroc.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Lycanroc can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Lycanroc
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Quick Guard, Accelerock, Quick Attack, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Lycanroc's stats
- Bulk Up
- Howl
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Lycanroc
- Accelerock
- Crunch
- Drill Run
- Endeavor
- Fire Fang
- Hidden Power
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
- Taunt
- Thrash
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Lycanroc in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Lycanroc's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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