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Forms · 3 variations
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Battle Strategy
Lycanroc-Midday functions as an offensive lead or a revenge killer that leverages its high Speed and priority. It utilizes its signature move Accelerock and the ability Sand Rush or Steadfast to outpace threats and apply immediate pressure or set up entry hazards.
Best Used In
Lycanroc-Midday excels in lower tiers like NU (NeverUsed) or PU as a suicide lead, and serves as a niche Sand-sweeper in VGC or higher tiers when paired with a weather setter.
Strengths
- ›High Base 115 Speed tier
- ›Access to STAB priority via Accelerock
- ›Solid Base 115 Attack stat
- ›Useful utility moves like Stealth Rock and Taunt
Weaknesses
- ›Extremely frail with 75/65/65 defenses
- ›Mono-Rock typing provides many common weaknesses
- ›Reliant on Focus Sash to survive powerful hits
- ›Vulnerable to priority moves like Bullet Punch and Mach Punch
Competitive Tips
- ›Equip a Focus Sash to ensure you can set up Stealth Rock as a dedicated lead.
- ›Use Accelerock to finish off weakened faster threats or Choice Scarf users.
- ›Utilize Taunt to prevent opposing leads from setting their own hazards or using Defog.
- ›Consider Life Orb or Choice Band if running Sand Rush on a dedicated Sand team for wall-breaking potential.
- ›Close Combat and Psychic Fangs provide necessary coverage against Steel and Fighting types.
Recommended Teammates
Tyranitar
Activates Sand Stream to double Lycanroc's Speed via the Sand Rush ability.
Corviknight
Provides a slow U-turn for safe entry and resists the Steel and Grass moves Lycanroc fears.
Gholdengo
Prevents opponents from using Hazard removal like Rapid Spin or Defog on Lycanroc's Stealth Rocks.
Iron Valiant
Applies massive special pressure that complements Lycanroc's physical-focused moveset.
Amoonguss
Offers Rage Powder support in VGC and checks the Water and Fighting types that threaten Lycanroc.
Game History
Introduced in Generation 7 as the version-exclusive evolution for Pokémon Sun, Lycanroc-Midday marked the debut of the first Rock-type priority move. While often overshadowed by its Dusk form in later generations, it remains a niche pick for its specific Speed tier and entry hazard utility.
Trivia
- ◆It is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Accelerock other than its Dusk form.
- ◆Its design is based on the extinct Japanese wolf (Honshū wolf).
- ◆In the anime, Professor Kukui owns a Lycanroc-Midday that is incredibly proficient in battle.
- ◆Despite its name, it can be evolved in Pokémon GO at any time of day depending on the game's mechanics.
- ◆Its base stat total of 487 is shared with other mid-tier threats like Leafeon and Glaceon.
- ◆The Pokédex mentions that it avoids unnecessary fighting and lives a solitary life in mountains.
Moves · 77 total
Level-Up
6 movesTM / HM
12 movesMove Tutor
1 movesOther
58 movesWhere to find· 6 games
Sun
1 spot- •Vast Poni Canyon Outside
Moon
1 spot- •Vast Poni Canyon Outside
Ultra Sun
1 spot- •Vast Poni Canyon Outside
Ultra Moon
1 spot- •Vast Poni Canyon Outside
Sword
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Shield
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