Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Lycanroc
Say it: LYE-can-rock
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Lycanroc is the Wolf Pokémon — Rock from Rockruff (Midday / Midnight / Dusk forms share Rock typing). In Pokémon GO it is a Rock attacker with Rock Throw + Stone Edge. Rock helps against Fire, Flying, Ice, and Bug; Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel, and Ground punish it. Evolve Rockruff (time of day / event rules vary — confirm live).
Say it: LYE-can-rock
Lycanroc (#745) is a Rock Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the evolution of Rockruff. Trainers use it as a Rock attacker with Counter / Rock Throw + Stone Edge / Psychic Fangs / Crunch / Trailblaze. Against Lycanroc, lead with Water, Grass, Fighting, Steel, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Lycanroc is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0745. Use the Rock type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Rock Throw + Stone Edge is the Rock kit; Counter for Fighting energy. Shadow Lycanroc is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. Confirm which forme you have before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
When Lycanroc is your opponent, Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 218
- Defense
- 152
- Stamina
- 198
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Lycanroc’s always-available TM pool. Rock Throw + Stone Edge covers Rock raid needs.
Fast
- Rock Throw · Standard
Rock damage / default
- Counter · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Stone Edge · Standard
Best Rock nuke
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Psychic Fangs · Standard
Psychic coverage
- Trailblaze · Standard
Grass coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- counter
- rock throw
Charged
- stone edge
- psychic fangs
- crunch
- trailblaze
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #534 of 954 · CP 1489
Counter + Stone Edge
- Ultra League · rank #378 of 747 · CP 2489
Counter + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #354 of 1023 · CP 3102
Counter + Stone Edge
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Raid attacker roles
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