# Lycanroc - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Lycanroc builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Lycanroc Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/vgc2018/Lycanroc)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Lycanroc
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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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
- **Rock Slide**: 99.987%
- **Protect**: 99.719%
- **Fire Fang**: 96.135%
- **Endeavor**: 95.439%
- **Other**: 8.719%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 99.715%
- **Steadfast**: 0.280%
- **Keen Eye**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.418%
- **Other**: 0.582%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 92.590%
- **Tapu Lele**: 92.180%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 92.175%
- **Milotic**: 90.697%
- **Blacephalon**: 90.673%

## FAQ for Lycanroc in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Lycanroc?
Lycanroc is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Tapu Lele, Metagross-Mega, Milotic. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 91.619% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lycanroc?
Lycanroc is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (99.715%) and the item **Focus Sash** (99.418%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Lycanroc) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Lycanroc
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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