Lycanroc in Pokémon Sun and Moon: stats, evolution and moves
Original Alola #104: Lycanroc’s Rock typing, Generation VII stats, abilities, evolution family and Sun/Moon learnsets.
Original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS (2016). Sun and Moon differences are labelled. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have a different story, expanded Pokédex and altered trials.
Original Alola identity and base stats
Lycanroc is Alola #104 and National #745. The main profile uses its Midday Form with Rock typing. These base stats and ability slots apply to original Sun/Moon.
The reference picture is a locally stored PokéAPI sprite. The games themselves use 3D Pokémon models.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 112 |
| Total | 487 |
Obtaining this species
The main figures describe Midday Form. Midnight Form has different stats and abilities and appears in the alternate-form table. Dusk Form is absent from original Sun/Moon.
Consult the original Alola Pokédex and the . Read the Sun and Moon rows; that external page also contains Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon data.
The evolution family below identifies how owned family members can fill this entry. Individual encounter locations and SOS prerequisites still require their own method.
Evolution family and original requirements
| From | Into | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Rockruff | Lycanroc | Sun: level 25 or higher during daytime → Midday Form. Moon: level 25 or higher at night → Midnight Form. Dusk Form is absent from original Sun/Moon. |
This table shows the regional family and native Alolan evolution methods. Original friendship evolution uses 220 friendship. The version performing a Rockruff or Cosmoem evolution determines its result. Form changes and Mega Evolution are separate from permanent species evolution.
Abilities and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Keen Eye | Regular slot 1 |
| Sand Rush | Regular slot 2 |
| Steadfast | Hidden Ability slot |
A Hidden Ability slot records compatibility. Obtainability must come from a documented SOS, gift, distribution or compatible breeding source. Regular ability slots, Hidden Abilities and form-specific assignments are separate.
Base stats determine a species’ starting profile; nature, IVs, EVs and level determine the actual battle stats. Lycanroc’s listed height is 0.8 m and weight is 25 kg for the selected form.
Other original forms
These forms existed by Sun/Moon and share the regional species entry. A form’s presence here does not imply that it can be caught or evolved directly in Alola. Kantonian forms can require a compatible external specimen; temporary battle forms have their own triggers.
| Form | Type | HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
Lycanroc Midnight | Rock | 85 / 115 / 75 / 55 / 75 / 82 | Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, No Guard (Hidden) |
Sun and Moon level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| Evolution | Accelerock |
| 1 | Accelerock |
| 1 | Bite |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Quick Attack |
| 1 | Quick Guard |
| 1 | Sand Attack |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 4 | Sand Attack |
| 7 | Bite |
| 12 | Howl |
| 15 | Rock Throw |
| 18 | Odor Sleuth |
| 23 | Rock Tomb |
| 26 | Roar |
| 29 | Stealth Rock |
| 34 | Rock Slide |
| 37 | Scary Face |
| 40 | Crunch |
| 45 | Rock Climb |
| 48 | Stone Edge |
Level 1 entries can include starting or reminder moves. Level 0 means a move offered when the species evolves. The Move Reminder can teach a current species’ level-up moves, including moves above its current level, for a Heart Scale in Sun/Moon.
Compatible TMs
No original Sun/Moon TM compatibility is recorded for this form.
Egg moves and Move Tutor compatibility
No original Sun/Moon Egg moves are recorded for this form.
No original Sun/Moon tutor compatibility is recorded for this form.
Learnsets use only the original Sun/Moon version group. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon expanded tutors and later-generation moves are excluded. Breeding and special tutor services have their own species and eligibility requirements.
Related species and return to the Pokédex
Read the selected form and original Sun/Moon version before applying a move or evolution method. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon and later games change several important requirements.