Which is better Dusk or midnight Lycanroc?

The Dusk Form Lycanroc is considered the better option due to its unique ability Tough Claws, which increases damage dealt by attacks that make contact by 30%, making it a formidable opponent in battle. Additionally, its slightly better base stat distribution among the three forms gives it an edge over the Midnight Lycanroc, making it a popular choice among trainers.

FAQs

General Questions

1. What is special about Dusk Form Lycanroc?: Dusk Form Lycanroc is Rock-type and has the Ability Tough Claws, which increases damage dealt by attacks that make contact by 30%, and it can learn both Accelerock and Counter via move relearner.
2. Is Dusk Lycanroc worth it?: Yes, Dusk Lycanroc is worth it, with a fairly decent 117 base attack in conjunction with Tough Claws, as well as a respectable speed tier with 110, making it a valuable addition to any team.
3. Can you get all 3 Lycanroc forms?: Yes, players can get all three Rockruff evolutions in Sword and Shield by leveling it up between 6 AM and 7 PM for Midday, between 7 PM and 8 PM for Dusk, and between 8 PM and 6 AM for Midnight.

Comparison Questions

4. Is Midnight Lycanroc better?: Both forms of Lycanroc have similar stats, and they’re both pure Rock-types, but Midnight Lycanroc is the better option if you only have enough Candy to evolve one Rockruff right now.
5. Which Lycanroc form is the strongest?: The Dusk Form is considered the strongest due to its Tough Claws ability and slightly better base stat distribution among the three forms.
6. How strong is Midnight Lycanroc?: Midnight Lycanroc’s best moveset in Pokémon GO is Rock Throw and Stone Edge, with 13.48 damage per second, and it can deal 332.86 damage before fainting in neutral weather.

Evolution Questions

7. How do you evolve Dusk Lycanroc?: Players will know the exact time that Rockruff needs to reach level 25 (or higher) by looking at the sky in-game, and when the sun starts setting, give Rockruff a Rare Candy to evolve it into the Dusk Form Lycanroc.
8. Is Lycanroc Dusk form rare?: Yes, due to only evolving at sunset, the Dusk Form is considered the rarest of the three forms, and it is rather difficult to train due to its temperamental nature.
9. What is the rarest Rockruff evolution?: The rarest form of Rockruff is the Dusk Form, which requires special conditions, including having the Hidden Ability Own Tempo.

Statistic Questions

10. What type is Midnight Lycanroc?: Midnight Lycanroc is a Rock-type Pokémon with excellent Attack and Speed stats, but relatively weak HP, Defense, and Special Defense.
11. What is Midnight Lycanroc’s ability?: Midnight Lycanroc’s Ability is Tough Claws, which protects Lycanroc from having its accuracy lowered and ignores evasion on any Pokémon Lycanroc targets.
12. Is there a dawn form Lycanroc?: No, there is no Dawn Form Lycanroc, but there are three other forms: Midday, Midnight, and Dusk.

Weakness Questions

13. What is Midnight Lycanroc weak to?: Midnight Lycanroc is weak to many forms of priority such as Gurdurr’s Mach Punch and Carracosta’s Aqua Jet, and it is also vulnerable to certain setup sweepers.
14. Is Ash’s Lycanroc strong?: Yes, Ash’s Lycanroc is strong, and it was among Ash’s Alola Region team that would win him the Pokémon League, dealing a major hit to Kukui’s Incineroar.
15. What is the best Terra type for Lycanroc?: Some good Terra types for Lycanroc would be Flying, Grass, Fire, or Ice-types, which can help cover its weaknesses to Grass and Steel, and Ground and Water disadvantages.