# Lycanroc-Midnight - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Lycanroc-Midnight builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Lycanroc-Midnight Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | 0% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Lycanroc-Midnight)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Lycanroc-Midnight
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## 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
- **Stone Edge**: 82.050%
- **Iron Tail**: 72.916%
- **Play Rough**: 56.621%
- **Protect**: 54.432%
- **Close Combat**: 28.055%
- **Rock Slide**: 27.303%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 17.549%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 12.226%
- **Swords Dance**: 9.443%
- **Crunch**: 9.385%

## Common Abilities
- **No Guard**: 79.701%
- **Vital Spirit**: 20.287%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Razor Claw**: 48.287%
- **Life Orb**: 12.256%
- **Expert Belt**: 9.895%
- **Choice Band**: 7.634%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.428%
- **Weakness Policy**: 6.419%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.228%
- **Other**: 4.855%

## Common Teammates
- **Cinderace**: 61.942%
- **Incineroar**: 54.037%
- **Rillaboom**: 52.476%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 48.386%
- **Goodra**: 48.287%
- **Talonflame**: 13.384%

## FAQ for Lycanroc-Midnight in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Lycanroc-Midnight?
The most common moves for Lycanroc-Midnight are Stone Edge, Iron Tail, Play Rough, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Lycanroc-Midnight?
Lycanroc-Midnight is frequently paired with Cinderace, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Grimmsnarl. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Lycanroc-Midnight weak to and resistant against?
Lycanroc-Midnight 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-Midnight?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Lycanroc-Midnight?
The top build for Lycanroc-Midnight features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 62.036% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lycanroc-Midnight?
Lycanroc-Midnight is most effectively run with the ability **No Guard** (79.701%) and the item **Razor Claw** (48.287%).

### What is the most common role for Lycanroc-Midnight?
Based on common item usage (Razor Claw), Lycanroc-Midnight often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Lycanroc-Midnight?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 82 |
| **BST** | **487** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Lycanroc-Midnight on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Lycanroc-Midnight) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Lycanroc-Midnight
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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