# Lycanroc - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data > Find the best Lycanroc builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics. ## Best Lycanroc Quick Info | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) | | **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet | | **Category** | battledataregmbs3 | | **Usage** | N/A | | **Win Rate** | 36.364% | | **Record** | 28-49 | | **Data Date** | 2026-05 | ## Page Links - **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Lycanroc) - **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Lycanroc - **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) --- Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Lycanroc. ## Defensive Type Matchups | Category | Attacking Types | |----------|-----------------| | **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Steel (2x) | | **Resists** | Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x) | | **Immune To** | None | ## Common Moves - **Protect**: 84.0% - **Close Combat**: 82.0% - **Rock Slide**: 72.0% - **Accelerock**: 58.0% - **Psychic Fangs**: 48.0% - **Taunt**: 16.0% - **Endeavor**: 16.0% - **Snarl**: 12.0% - **Quick Guard**: 10.0% - **Sunny Day**: 2.0% ## Common Abilities - **Sand Rush**: 86.0% - **Steadfast**: 14.0% ## Common Items - **Focus Sash**: 88.0% - **Hard Stone**: 10.0% - **King's Rock**: 2.0% ## Common Teammates - **Tyranitar**: undefined% - **Raichu**: undefined% - **Gholdengo**: undefined% - **Sinistcha**: undefined% - **Whimsicott**: undefined% - **Hydreigon**: undefined% ## Featured Teams with Lycanroc ### Team 1 by Snorlaxpikachu1 *Record: 12-1* *Event: limitless-6a392e23c87cd9ff0a30d0ae* **Pokemon**: Blaziken-Mega, Venusaur-Mega, Ninetales-Alola, Lycanroc, Kingambit, Basculegion **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Accelerock, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Protect ### Team 2 by Zach K *Record: 10-1* *Event: limitless-6a5f21fa937230b102d40b7c* **Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Scovillain-Mega, Lycanroc, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sneasler **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, Protect ### Team 3 by Codeanish19 *Record: 12-1* *Event: limitless-6a3a947683fd320299bce8b5* **Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Basculegion, Kingambit, Sneasler, Lycanroc, Scovillain-Mega **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Protect, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock ### Team 4 by Zach K *Record: 9-1* *Event: limitless-6a5fa38c937230b102d40ef0* **Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Scovillain-Mega, Lycanroc, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sneasler **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, Protect ### Team 5 by Valentijn *Record: 9-2* *Event: limitless-6a5a813552c24ac2da6449d1* **Pokemon**: Kingambit, Sneasler, Basculegion, Scovillain-Mega, Lycanroc, Froslass-Mega **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Protect, Rock Slide, Accelerock, Close Combat ### Team 6 by Zach K *Record: 9-1* *Event: limitless-6a5fb99852c24ac2da6484b3* **Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Scovillain-Mega, Lycanroc, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sneasler **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, Protect ### Team 7 by KayDeeVGC *Record: 5-0* *Event: limitless-6a3ff5ce83fd320299bd2147* **Pokemon**: Kingambit, Sneasler, Lycanroc, Scovillain-Mega, Basculegion, Froslass-Mega **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, Protect ### Team 8 by Vossi *Record: 6-1* *Event: limitless-6a57380e6355385f44dd5183* **Pokemon**: Raichu-Mega-Y, Ninetales-Alola, Scovillain-Mega, Lycanroc, Kingambit, Sneasler **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Accelerock, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Quick Guard ### Team 9 by Zach K *Record: 7-2* *Event: limitless-6a58ff60613c9fb6b9f50d54* **Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Scovillain-Mega, Lycanroc, Kingambit, Basculegion, Sneasler **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Rock Slide, Close Combat, Accelerock, Protect ### Team 10 by TimmyInAnAlleyway *Record: 8-2* *Event: limitless-6a430f4083fd320299bd461d* **Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Scovillain-Mega, Basculegion, Kingambit, Sneasler, Lycanroc **Lycanroc Set**: - **Ability**: Tough Claws - **Item**: Focus Sash - **Moves**: Close Combat, Accelerock, Rock Slide, Protect ## FAQ for Lycanroc in battledataregmbs3-1760 ### What are the top moves for Lycanroc? The most common moves for Lycanroc are Protect, Close Combat, Rock Slide, Accelerock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder. ### What are the best team partners for Lycanroc? Lycanroc is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Raichu, Gholdengo, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities. ### What is Lycanroc weak to and resistant against? Lycanroc is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Steel (2x), resists Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), and is immune to no types. ### Which Tera Types are best for Lycanroc? Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format. ### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Lycanroc? The top build for Lycanroc features a **** nature with an EV spread of `2/32/0/0/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 42.0% of competitive builds. ### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lycanroc? Lycanroc is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (86.0%) and the item **Focus Sash** (88.0%). ### What is the most common role for Lycanroc? Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Lycanroc often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta. ### What are the base stats for Lycanroc? | Stat | Value | |------|-------| | HP | 75 | | Attack | 115 | | Defense | 65 | | Sp. Atk | 55 | | Sp. Def | 65 | | Speed | 112 | | **BST** | **487** | --- ## Additional Resources - [View Lycanroc on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Lycanroc) - Full interactive stats page - [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format - [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Lycanroc - [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage --- *Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*