Best moveset for Lycanroc in Pokemon Go & is it any good?

❘ Published: 2024-01-04T18:37:56

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Here’s an overview of the best moveset for Lycanroc in Pokemon Go, plus whether any of its three versions are good for PvP play.

Rockruff can evolve into one of three different versions of Lycanroc. Thus, figuring out which moveset is best for it in Pokemon Go can be a bit tricky, even though all three are Rock-types.

So, what’s the best moveset for Lycanroc?

Here’s a breakdown of the best moveset for the Dusk, Midday, and Midnight versions, plus whether it is any good for PvP play.

All three different forms of Lycanroc stand together and roar

Lycanroc’s best moveset in Pokemon Go

The best moveset for Lycanroc in Pokemon Go will depend on which version one has in the game. There are three different versions of it: Dusk, Midday, and Midnight.

Here’s a look at the best moveset for each of the three.

Dusk: Counter (Fast), Stone Edge, Crunch (Charged)
Midday: Sucker Punch (Fast), Stone Edge, Drill Run (Charged)
Midnight: Counter (Fast), Stone Edge, Psychic Fangs (Charged)

All moves Lycanroc can learn in Pokemon Go

Here’s a look at all the moves that the three versions of Lycanroc learn in Pokemon Go:

Dusk

Fast Moves

Sucker Punch (Dark)
Rock Throw (Dark)
Counter (Fighting)

Charged Moves

Stone Edge (Rock)
Iron Head (Steel)
Crunch (Dark)
Trailblaze (Grass)

Midday

Fast Moves

Sucker Punch (Dark)
Rock Throw (Rock)

Charged Moves

Stone Edge (Rock)
Drill Run (Ground)
Crunch (Dark)
Trailblaze (Grass)

Midnight

Fast Moves

Rock Throw (Rock)
Counter (Fighting)

Charged Moves

Stone Edge (Rock)
Crunch (Dark)
Psychic Fangs (Psychic)
Trailblaze (Grass)

Is Lycanroc any good in Pokemon Go?

None of the three versions of Lycanroc is a viable option for PvP in Pokemon Go.

Out of the three, the Midnight version of Lycanroc ranked the highest in PvPoke‘s Great League ratings as of January 2024. However, that version was rated #422.

Move into the Ultra League and the Midnight version rates the highest there as well. However, it sits at just #351.

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