Lycanroc — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Lycanroc is a fast physical sweeper built around physical attacks (115 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its rock typing resists 4 attack types but you'll need to play around 5 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Use Lycanroc late-game after its checks are weakened or fainted.
- 2
Lead with its strongest physical STAB move when the opponent can't OHKO back.
- 3
Watch for priority moves and faster scarfers — one mistake usually means death.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Lycanroc into water and grass attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Leaving it in on a faster Choice Scarf user — priority and scarfers will pick it off.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Lycanroc the way we do
- Frail — one wrong switch can lose it
- High speed tier — wins matter, losses sting
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 487Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Lycanroc shows up
#195
Usage ~1.11% · Win rate ~50.12%
#160
Usage ~1.35% · Win rate ~51%
Lycanroc FAQ
- What are Lycanroc's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Lycanroc can run keen-eye, sand-rush, steadfast. The competitive default is usually keen-eye — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Lycanroc weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Lycanroc takes extra damage from water, grass, fighting, ground, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Lycanroc?
- The best moveset for Lycanroc depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Lycanroc in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Lycanroc are Pokémon with strong water, grass, fighting, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Lycanroc good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Lycanroc's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.