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This is a strategy guide for using Lycanroc (Dusk Form) in competitive play for the games Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, and Held Items to use with Lycanroc (Dusk Form), as well as its strengths and weak points.
Lycanroc (Dusk Form) - Related Guides | |
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Evolution and Learnset | Build for Ranked Battle |
List of Contents
Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Abilities | ||
Tough Claws | Boost the power of contact moves. |
Type | |
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Takes 4x damage |
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Takes 2x damage | |
Takes 0.5x damage | |
Takes 1/4x damage |
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Takes 0x damage |
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HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
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75 | 117 | 65 | 55 | 65 | 110 |
Best Natures | ||
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Jolly (+Spd, -SpAtk) |
Nature | Jolly (+Spd, -SpAtk) |
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EV Spread | 252 Atk. / 252 Spd. / 4 Sp.Def. |
Final Stat Values | 150 HP / 169 Atk. / 85 Def. / 67 Sp.Atk. / 86 Sp.Def. / 178 Spd. |
Ability | Tough Claws |
Held Item | Focus Sash |
Moveset | ・Counter ・Accelerock ・Taunt ・Stealth Rock |
Lycanroc is a Pokemon with extremely high Attack and Speed. That said, it's brought down by its lackluster defenses, so it's usually played together with the Focus Sash.
Although Lycanroc's attacking power is high, it usually won't be able to pull off a 1HKO even against Pokemon with medium-level defenses without super effective damage, so using Counter together with the Focus Sash is ideal for laying on pressure.
Against opponents unsusceptible to Counter, like Special attackers and Ghost types, use Stealth Rock and Accelerock before getting KO'd, allowing your ace attacker to switch in and finish the job.
Close Combat | Super effective against Normal-type defenders like Porygon2 and Snorlax, but don't expect huge damage |
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Stone Edge | The strongest STAB move available, but doesn't get the boost from Tough Claws |
Endeavor | Works great with the Focus Sash, but its usage overlaps with Counter |
Nature | Jolly(+Spd, -SpAtk) |
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EV Spread | HP 4 / Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 151 / Atk 169 / Def 85 / SpDef 85 / Spd 178 |
Ability | Tough Claws |
Held Item | Life Orb Choice Band |
Moveset | ・Accelerock ・Close Combat ・Stone Edge ・Iron Head |
This build focuses on attack increasing held items to turn Lycanroc into a physical powerhouse. With its high attack and speed and access to Accelrock, Lycanroc can handle itself in a variety of situations.
Especially when given a Choice Band, if Lycanroc uses Accelrock on Cinderace it can take it down in one hit.
Play Rough | Counter for Dragon and Fighting-types. Great against Dragapult or Urshifu who see high use in the current meta. |
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Swords Dance | Raises Lycanroc's attack by 2 stages. Best paired with a Life Orb. |
Although Lycanroc has a high attack, its low defenses will prevent it from lasting long on the battlefield. Set up Stealth Rock first and then hit hard with Accelerock, getting the boost from Tough Claws. This will deal significant damage and allow its teammates to enjoy the Stealth Rock benefits.
When Lycanroc is up against an ace attacker who's itching to swing at it with a massive club, Counter with Focus Sash will work wonders. When executed correctly, Counter should knock out the first opponent at bat, and Accelerock can leave its mark on the next Pokemon with its remaining 1 HP. Although it's not aiming for a full-party sweep, this is more than enough of a day's work for this good boy.
Weakness |
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According to Ranked Battle info in the Pokemon HOME app (as of July 7th, 2020), Lycanrocs hold the Focus Sash 90% of the time. When up against Lycanroc, you'll be seeing Stealth Rock→Accelerock, Focus Sash Counter, or Focus Sash Endeavor almost all of the time.
To handle these limited pattern, cut its Speed with an attack like Rock Tomb, or break its Focus Sash with a set damage attack like Will-o-Wisp.
Pokemon | Description |
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Dragapult | Ranking: ★★★★★ ・Can outspeed Lycanroc to use Will-o-Wisp ・Immune to Endeavor and Counter as a Ghost-type Moveset & Best Build for Dragapult |
Eldegoss | Ranking: ★★★★☆ ・Can use Taunt with priority to prevent Stealth Rock ・Can use Lycanroc to set up Leech Seed and Substitute |
After you've set the stage with Lycanroc, a sweeper with Life Orb or Weakness Policy can aim to wipe out the rest of the team. Fast attackers like Libero Cinderace and Nasty Plot Togekiss can do the job well.
Pokemon | Description |
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Cinderace | Ranking: ★★★★★ ・Can aim for a sweep after Lycanroc sets the stage ・Dynamax→Max Airstream will boost its Speed and get things ready for a sweep Moveset & Best Build for Cinderace |
Togekiss | Ranking: ★★★★★ ・Can aim for a sweep after Lycanroc sets the stage ・Dynamax→Max Airstream will boost its Speed and get things ready for a sweep Moveset & Best Build for Togekiss |
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Tier List | Best Builds | Series 10 List of Contenders | |||
Doubles Tier List | Team Building | Rental Teams |
Movesets & Best Builds for The Isle of Armor Pokemon | ||
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Scizor | Kingdra | Magnezone |
Volcarona | Chansey | Blissey |
Talonflame | Azumarill | Galarian Slowbro |
Porygon2 | Urshifu Single-Strike Style | Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style |
Slowbro | Alolan Marowak | Dragalge |
Klefki | Lycanroc | Amoonguss |
Poliwrath | Palossand | Mienshao |
Starmie | Heracross | Comfey |
Porygon-Z | Alakazam | Politoed |
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