Midnight Lycanroc • Generation VIII Pokédex

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Midnight-lycanroc
Pokédex Page for Midnight Lycanroc

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Midnight Lycanroc, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Midnight Lycanroc is not available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl and cannot be used in or sent to those versions.

Midnight Lycanroc

Midnight-lycanroc
Sprite of Midnight Lycanroc in Pokémon HOME

Midnight Lycanroc's Type

ROCK

Lycanroc's Pokédex #s

National #
745
Galar #
--
Armor #
158
Crown #
--

Midnight Lycanroc's Base Stats

HP:
85
Attack:
115
Defense:
75
Sp. Atk:
55
Sp. Def:
75
Speed:
82
Total:
487

Misc. Info

Height:
3'7" (1.1m)
Weight:
55.1 lbs. (25 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Field
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,000,000
EV Yield:
2 Attack
Base EXP:
170
Catch Rate:
90
Base Happiness:
70

Midnight Lycanroc's Abilities

Here are what abilities Midnight Lycanroc can possibly have, along with their effects.
Keen Eye
Protects Lycanroc from having its accuracy lowered and ignores evasion on any Pokémon Lycanroc targets.
Vital Spirit
Lycanroc cannot fall asleep or use Rest.
No Guard
Moves used by Lycanroc and moves targeting Lycanroc are unable to miss.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Lycanroc's weakness and resistance is to various types.
WATER
GRASS
FIGHTING
GROUND
STEEL
½
NORMAL
FIRE
POISON
FLYING

Lycanroc's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Lycanroc evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Rockruff
Rockruff
starting form
Lycanroc
Midday Lycanroc
at level 25 (Daytime only)
Midnight-lycanroc
Midnight Lycanroc
at level 25 (Nighttime only)

Lycanroc's Alternate Forms

Midnight Lycanroc's Moves in Sword & Shield

Below is a list of all of the moves that Midnight Lycanroc can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Midnight Lycanroc learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
Evo.
Counter
Counters Physical-based damage received this turn.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 20 Counter
1
Counter
Counters Physical-based damage received this turn.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 20 Counter
1
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
1
Reversal
Does more damage when Lycanroc's HP is low.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 15 One Target
1
Taunt
Prevents the target from using Status moves for the next few turns.
DARK
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
1
Tackle
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
40 100% 35 One Target
1
Leer
Lowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 30 Nearby Enemies
1
Sand Attack
Lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.
GROUND
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
1
Double Team
Raises Lycanroc's Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
12
Rock Throw
Damages the target.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
50 90% 15 One Target
16
Howl
Raises all allies' Attack by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 40 All Allies
20
Bite
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
DARK
PHYSICAL
60 100% 25 One Target
24
Rock Tomb
100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
60 95% 15 One Target
30
Roar
Forces the foe to switch out, or ends wild battles.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 One Target
36
Rock Slide
Has a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
75 90% 10 Nearby Enemies
42
Crunch
20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
DARK
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
48
Scary Face
Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
54
Stealth Rock
Sets floating rocks on the enemy's field. Does 1/8 max HP to enemies that switch in. Weakness/resistance to Rock affects this damage.
ROCK
STATUS
-- -- 20 Enemy Field
60
Stone Edge
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
ROCK
PHYSICAL
100 80% 5 One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Midnight Lycanroc can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM00
Mega Punch
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
80 85% 20 One Target
TM01
Mega Kick
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
120 75% 5 One Target
TM03
Fire Punch
Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
75 100% 15 One Target
TM05
Thunder Punch
Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
ELECTRIC
PHYSICAL
75 100% 15 One Target
TM09
Giga Impact
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM21
Rest
Lycanroc restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM22
Rock Slide
Has a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
75 90% 10 Nearby Enemies
TM24
Snore
Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
50 100% 15 One Target
TM25
Protect
Protects Lycanroc from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM26
Scary Face
Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
TM31
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM32
Sandstorm
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for 5 turns.
ROCK
STATUS
-- -- 10 Entire Field
TM39
Facade
Does double damage if Lycanroc is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM42
Revenge
Attacks last; if damaged this turn, hits for double damage.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
60 100% 10 One Target
TM43
Brick Break
Breaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
75 100% 15 One Target
TM48
Rock Tomb
100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
60 95% 15 One Target
TM54
Rock Blast
Hits the target two to five times in a row.
ROCK
PHYSICAL
25 90% 10 One Target
TM57
Payback
Does double damage if Lycanroc attacks after the target.
DARK
PHYSICAL
50 100% 10 One Target
TM66
Thunder Fang
Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. Has a separate 10% chance to make the target flinch.
ELECTRIC
PHYSICAL
65 95% 15 One Target
TM68
Fire Fang
Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Has a separate 10% chance to make the target flinch.
FIRE
PHYSICAL
65 95% 15 One Target
TM75
Low Sweep
Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
65 100% 20 One Target
TM76
Round
Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
60 100% 15 One Target
TM85
Snarl
100% chance of lowering all nearby enemies' Sp. Atk by one stage.
DARK
SPECIAL
55 95% 15 Nearby Enemies
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
Power is doubled if Lycanroc missed the target last turn.
GROUND
PHYSICAL
75 100% 10 One Target

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Midnight Lycanroc can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
TR Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TR00
Swords Dance
Raises Lycanroc's Attack by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TR20
Substitute
Costs 25% of Lycanroc's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR21
Reversal
Does more damage when Lycanroc's HP is low.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 15 One Target
TR24
Outrage
Confuses Lycanroc after 2–3 turns.
DRAGON
PHYSICAL
120 100% 10 Random Enemy
TR26
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR27
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Lycanroc's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR31
Iron Tail
30% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
100 75% 15 One Target
TR32
Crunch
20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
DARK
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TR35
Uproar
Lose control for up to 5 turns. While the Uproar is active, no Pokémon can be asleep.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 Random Enemy
TR37
Taunt
Prevents the target from using Status moves for the next few turns.
DARK
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
TR42
Hyper Voice
Damages all nearby enemies.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 Nearby Enemies
TR46
Iron Defense
Raises Lycanroc's Defense by two stages.
STEEL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TR48
Bulk Up
Raises Lycanroc's Attack and Defense by one stage.
FIGHTING
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TR53
Close Combat
Lowers Lycanroc's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
FIGHTING
PHYSICAL
120 100% 5 One Target
TR67
Earth Power
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GROUND
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TR69
Zen Headbutt
Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.
PSYCHIC
PHYSICAL
80 90% 15 One Target
TR74
Iron Head
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TR75
Stone Edge
Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)
ROCK
PHYSICAL
100 80% 5 One Target
TR76
Stealth Rock
Sets floating rocks on the enemy's field. Does 1/8 max HP to enemies that switch in. Weakness/resistance to Rock affects this damage.
ROCK
STATUS
-- -- 20 Enemy Field
TR81
Foul Play
Foul Play uses the target's Attack stat instead of Lycanroc's to calculate damage.
DARK
PHYSICAL
95 100% 15 One Target
TR90
Play Rough
10% chance of lowering the target's Attack by one stage.
FAIRY
PHYSICAL
90 90% 10 One Target
TR95
Throat Chop
Prevents the target from using any sound-based moves for the next two turns.
DARK
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TR97
Psychic Fangs
Breaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.
PSYCHIC
PHYSICAL
85 100% 10 One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Midnight Lycanroc can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Midnight Lycanroc.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Thrash
Confuses Lycanroc after 2–3 turns.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
120 100% 10 Random Enemy
EGG
Endeavor
Does damage to set the target's HP equal to Lycanroc's. Fails if Lycanroc has more HP.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 5 One Target
EGG
Last Resort
Fails unless all other moves have been used at least once first.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
140 100% 5 One Target

Move Tutor Moves

Here are all of the moves that Midnight Lycanroc can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TUTOR
Lash Out
If Lycanroc's stats were lowered this turn, Lash Out's power is doubled.
DARK
PHYSICAL
75 100% 5 One Target

Midnight Lycanroc's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Midnight Lycanroc's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Lycanroc's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Lycanroc is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
280 311 343 374 85
Attack
235 266 298 329 115
Defense
155 186 218 249 75
Sp. Atk
115 146 178 209 55
Sp. Def
155 186 218 249 75
Speed
169 200 232 263 82
Total
487

Where to Find Midnight Lycanroc in Sword & Shield

If you're looking for where to find Midnight Lycanroc, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Lycanroc in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Midnight Lycanroc

Can be found in Max Raid Battles on the Isle of Armor (DLC) in one of the Dens in Challenge Road.

Catchable (with Hidden Ability) during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.

Getting Midnight Lycanroc By Evolution

Evolves from Rockruff at level 25 from 8:00pm through 7:59am (nighttime).

Pokédex Entries for Lycanroc

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

Midnight Form

Sword
This form of Lycanroc is reckless. It charges headlong at its opponents, attacking without any care about what injuries it might receive.
Shield
It's invigorated by powerful opponents—the stronger the better. A full-force headbutt from one of these Lycanroc can shatter giant boulders.

Midday Form

Sword
This Lycanroc is calm and cautious. The rocks jutting from its mane are razor sharp.
Shield
With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc's fangs are always aimed toward opponents' weak spots.

Dusk Form

Sword
This form of Lycanroc is normally calm and quiet. Once a battle begins, however, this Pokémon displays a ferocious fighting spirit.
Shield
These Pokémon have both calm and ferocious qualities. Their temperamental nature makes them a difficult species to raise.
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