# Lycanroc - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lycanroc in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Lycanroc)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Lycanroc
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Fire Fang**: 93.491%
- **Rock Slide**: 81.534%
- **Accelerock**: 62.612%
- **Stone Edge**: 56.999%
- **Protect**: 43.420%
- **Taunt**: 35.381%
- **Swords Dance**: 13.319%
- **Other**: 13.244%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 85.957%
- **Keen Eye**: 13.654%
- **Steadfast**: 0.389%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 45.346%
- **Life Orb**: 25.536%
- **Rockium Z**: 13.996%
- **Choice Band**: 13.570%
- **Other**: 1.552%

## Common Teammates
- **Gigalith**: 81.524%
- **Tapu Lele**: 62.368%
- **Garchomp**: 61.112%
- **Kartana**: 59.394%
- **Celesteela**: 36.475%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 25.686%

## FAQ for Lycanroc in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Lycanroc?
The most common moves for Lycanroc are Fire Fang, Rock Slide, Accelerock, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lycanroc?
Lycanroc is frequently paired with Gigalith, Tapu Lele, Garchomp, Kartana. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 42.665% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lycanroc?
Lycanroc is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (85.957%) and the item **Focus Sash** (45.346%).

### 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 vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Lycanroc) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*