lycanroc-midnight #10126
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lycanroc-midnight
Generation VII · #10126 — Wolf Pokémon
Lycanroc (Midnight Form) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, representing one of three distinct evolutionary forms that Rockruff can develop into depending on specific conditions. As National Pokédex entry #745, this nocturnal variant embodies a more aggressive and wild temperament compared to its Midday counterpart, evolving when a Rockruff with Keen Eye, Vital Spirit, or Steadfast abilities is leveled up during nighttime hours. Standing at 1.1 meters tall and weighing 25.0 kilograms, the Midnight Form boasts identical overall base stats to the Midday Form (487 total), though its stat distribution differs significantly, with notable increases in HP (85 vs 75) and Defense (75 vs 65) that come at the expense of Speed (82 vs 112). This form captures the essence of a fierce, nocturnal predator, with Pokédex entries describing its tactical hunting prowess and the potential for unwavering loyalty when properly trained from youth.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
25.0kg
Category
Wolf Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Prevents sleep.
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
Lycanroc-midnight Biology & Physical Characteristics
The Midnight Form of Lycanroc maintains the wolf-like physiology characteristic of the species, though it exhibits a notably bulkier and more robust frame than its diurnal sibling. Its body is covered in a jagged mane composed of razor-sharp rocks that protrude at aggressive angles, serving as both defensive armor and offensive weaponry. According to Pokédex entries, the rocks in its mane are sharper than knives, and fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms by humans. The creature's teeth are specifically adapted for targeting weak spots on opponents, suggesting an apex predator evolution shaped by nocturnal hunting instincts. Unlike the Midday Form's leaner profile suited for speed, the Midnight Form developed increased musculature and skeletal density to compensate for its lower speed stat, making it a more deliberate but powerful combatant. Its coloration appears darker and more imposing than its daytime counterpart, with deeper earth tones that provide camouflage in shadowy environments.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Lycanroc-midnight Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Lycanroc Midnight Form has a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing for equal breeding potential across both sexes. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group, indicating compatibility with other Field-type Pokémon for breeding purposes, though notably not with Dragon-type Pokémon or other specialized breeding groups. The base friendship value for Midnight Form Lycanroc is 70, slightly higher than some other Pokémon, reflecting the species' capacity for forming strong bonds with trainers despite its more aggressive nature. Eggs take 15 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps of overworld travel, making it a moderately quick breeding process for competitive players. The growth rate is Medium Fast, meaning it reaches level 100 at 1,000,000 experience points, positioning it as a reasonably efficient choice for trainers seeking to maximize their team's battle-readiness without excessive grinding.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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sword shield
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yellow
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red blue
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platinum
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emerald
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diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
tm03
red blue
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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sword shield
tm03
blue japan
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lycanroc-midnight's Evolution Chain
Lycanroc-midnight Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Lycanroc Midnight Form evolves exclusively from Rockruff when that Pokémon reaches level 25 during nighttime hours. The evolution is contingent upon Rockruff possessing one of three specific abilities: Keen Eye, which prevents accuracy reduction; Vital Spirit, which prevents sleep; or Steadfast, which prevents flinching. Unlike Rockruff, which appears visually identical regardless of which ability it holds, Lycanroc's evolution is strictly time-dependent, with the same Rockruff evolving into distinctly different forms based on whether it levels up during day or night cycles. This nocturnal evolution does not have a Mega Evolution form, distinguishing it from certain other Generation VII Pokémon that received such enhancements in later generations. The Midnight Form represents a permanent evolutionary decision tied to gameplay circumstances, making the timing of evolution strategically meaningful for trainers planning their team compositions.
Where to Find
vast poni canyon
alola
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Lycanroc-midnight Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Midnight Form Lycanroc is fundamentally a nocturnal hunter, embodying a more aggressive and primal personality than the more obedient Midday Form. The species is described as methodical in its approach, using swift movements to gradually corner and wear down prey before delivering finishing blows with its formidable fangs and claws. When properly socialized and trained from a young age, however, this form demonstrates remarkable capacity for loyalty and trust, becoming a dependable partner that will absolutely never betray its Trainer. The Midnight Form operates with calculated caution, making strategic decisions rather than rushing blindly into confrontation. Its natural habitat is predominantly nocturnal environments, where the rocky terrain of places like Alola provides both hunting grounds and raw materials for maintaining its razor-sharp mane. This form appears well-suited to cooler nighttime conditions and rocky, mountainous regions where its specialized hunting techniques offer significant advantages.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
Its quick movements confuse its enemies. Well equipped with claws and fangs, it also uses the sharp rocks in its mane as weapons.
The sharp rocks in its mane can cut like knives. Lycanroc wears its prey down by degrees before finishing them off.
When properly raised from a young age, it will become a trustworthy partner that will absolutely never betray its Trainer.
The rocks in its mane are sharper than a knife. Fragments that break off are treasured as good luck charms.
Generation VIII
This Lycanroc is calm and cautious. The rocks jutting from its mane are razor sharp.
With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc’s fangs are always aimed toward opponents’ weak spots.
Lycanroc-midnight Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Lycanroc derives from 'lycan,' meaning wolf or werewolf, combined with 'rock,' reflecting its Rock-type classification and geological mane composed of jagged stones. The Japanese name, Lugarugan, similarly combines 'ruga' (related to lupine qualities) with 'gan' (rock), creating a cohesive linguistic identity across regions. The Midnight Form's design emphasizes the werewolf mythology through a more feral, untamed appearance compared to the Midday Form, with a bulkier frame evoking a nighttime predator rather than a daytime hunter. The design philosophy appears rooted in lupine behavioral differences between diurnal and nocturnal variants, translating real-world animal ecology into visual and mechanical Pokémon characteristics. The jagged rocky mane serves as both an aesthetic reference to its mineral composition and a practical weapon, emphasizing the integration of environment and creature design that characterizes the Alola region's unique evolutionary pressures.
Learnable Moves
Lycanroc-midnight can learn 88 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| odor sleuth | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| upper hand | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Lycanroc-midnight Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Lycanroc Midnight Form occupies a unique niche as a physical attacker with exceptional Attack (115 base) matched against slightly reduced Speed (82 base) compared to the Midday Form. The stat redistribution toward bulk—with increased HP (85) and Defense (75)—makes it more durable in extended engagements, particularly valuable in formats where longevity matters. Its primary ability options include Keen Eye, preventing accuracy reduction during critical moments; Vital Spirit, providing sleep immunity crucial against paralyzing strategies; and the hidden ability No Guard, which ensures all moves—both the user's and the opponent's—never miss, creating both offensive and defensive vulnerabilities that require careful team building. The Midnight Form's movepool, while not exceptionally diverse, includes access to powerful Rock-type moves like Stone Edge and Rock Slide, along with coverage moves obtained through technical machines and breeding. Its lower Speed tier compared to Midday Form makes it less viable in hyper-offense strategies, though its increased bulk enables Trick Room sweeping strategies and wall-breaking potential in more defensive team compositions.
Commonly Asked Questions About Lycanroc-midnight
What type is Lycanroc-midnight?
Lycanroc-midnight is a rock type Pokemon.
What does Lycanroc-midnight evolve into?
Lycanroc-midnight does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Lycanroc-midnight's weaknesses?
Lycanroc-midnight is weak to fighting, ground, steel, water and grass type moves.
Where can I find Lycanroc-midnight?
Lycanroc-midnight can be found in vast poni canyon (alola).
Lycanroc-midnight Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Lycanroc Midnight Form has achieved significant cultural prominence within the Pokémon community, particularly among fans of the Generation VII games where it served as a prominent species in Alola's ecosystem. The form featured prominently in the Pokémon Sun and Moon anime series, with multiple notable trainers utilizing the form, most memorably Ash Ketchum developing a Midnight Form Lycanroc that became instrumental to his competitive strategy in the Alola League. Gladion, the game rival character, also trained a powerful Midnight Form Lycanroc that exemplified the species' fierce battling capabilities. The design's werewolf-inspired aesthetic resonated strongly with players seeking a more aggressive rock-type Pokémon than traditional options, establishing a dedicated fanbase that has persisted through subsequent generations. The species appears in trading card game releases, competitive tournament formats, and fan artwork, cementing its status as a beloved and mechanically relevant Pokémon beyond its regional introduction. The concept of time-dependent evolution itself became emblematic of Generation VII's innovative mechanics, with Lycanroc's multiple forms serving as a flagship example of environmental gameplay integration.
Where to Find Lycanroc-midnight in Every Pokémon Game
Lycanroc Midnight Form can be obtained in Pokémon Sun and Moon by evolving a Rockruff during nighttime gameplay hours, making it exclusive to the nighttime evolution path in those titles. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the availability remains consistent, though trainers have access to all three Lycanroc forms depending on Rockruff's abilities and evolution timing. From Generation VIII onward, including Pokémon Sword and Shield, Scarlet and Violet, and their respective DLC expansions, Lycanroc Midnight Form maintains availability through evolution mechanics that persist across games. The species boasts a generous catch rate of 90, indicating that wild encounters can be captured relatively easily with standard Poké Balls. Its base friendship of 70 means newly caught or evolved specimens require moderate training to maximize happiness-dependent mechanics. Lycanroc Midnight Form appears in various game locations depending on the specific title, typically found in rocky terrain, caves, or designated areas that reflect its nocturnal predator nature, with occurrence rates varying based on time of day and game version.