# Lycanroc - VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lycanroc in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Lycanroc)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Lycanroc
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Swords Dance**: 86.429%
- **Stone Edge**: 86.429%
- **Accelerock**: 86.427%
- **Play Rough**: 86.427%
- **Close Combat**: 13.571%
- **Rock Slide**: 13.571%
- **Endeavor**: 13.571%
- **Other**: 13.575%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 86.429%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.571%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 99.998%
- **Krookodile**: 86.429%
- **Toedscruel**: 86.427%
- **Scizor**: 86.257%
- **Corviknight**: 81.275%
- **Gastrodon**: 18.720%

## FAQ for Lycanroc in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

### What are the top moves for Lycanroc?
The most common moves for Lycanroc are Swords Dance, Stone Edge, Accelerock, Play Rough. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lycanroc?
Lycanroc is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Krookodile, Toedscruel, Scizor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.993% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lycanroc?
Lycanroc is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (86.429%).

### What is the most common role for Lycanroc?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Lycanroc often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2023regc-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** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Lycanroc on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Lycanroc) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - Build teams with Lycanroc
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*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).*