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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
0.48% singles usage (rank 104) establishes Lycanroc-Dusk as a viable core element. Tough Claws (100%) amplifies contact moves—Accelerock (23.6%) provides priority pressure, Close Combat (16.9%) breaks walls, Stealth Rock (16.1%) controls pivoting. Focus Sash (96.5%) with varied Jolly/Naive spreads (23.9% + 18.5%) indicates flexible teambuilding. Slower Rock Tomb form shifts role from sweeper to setup enabler.
Playstyle:Tough Claws (100%) amplifies Accelerock (23.6%) into guaranteed priority chip even without Choice items. Varied Jolly/Naive spreads (23.9%+18.5%) emphasize speed without Scarf restriction. Close Combat (16.9%) breaks bulky cores; Stealth Rock (16.1%) layers defensive control. Archaludon (6.2%) and Basculegion (6%) teammates anchor offensive cores, allowing Dusk form to manage tempo through priority + setup.
0.49% doubles usage (rank 99)—best performer among the 8 Pokemon. Tough Claws (100%) amplifies Accelerock (25%) into priority + damage combo lethal against weakened opponents. Rock Slide (19.7%) hits both foes; Close Combat (24.1%) provides concentrated pressure. Adamant spreads (79.2%) with Focus Sash (95.8%) enable chip-KO chains. Basculegion (14.8%) + Froslass-Mega (14.5%) clustering confirms sandstorm-independent competitive advantage.
Playstyle:Tough Claws (100%) amplifies Accelerock (25%), Close Combat (24.1%), and Iron Head (3%) impact. Rock Slide (19.7%) serves as dual-targeting STAB; Protect (24.2%) enables defensive cycling. Adamant spreads (79.2%) vs. Jolly (11.9%) reflect priority on offense over speed—unlike Sand Rush's Dusk form, Tough Claws enables guaranteed KO setups. Basculegion (14.8%), Sneasler (14.2%) teammates emphasize physical-layer cohesion.
Lycanroc's 0.04% singles usage (rank 204) reflects niche utility despite respectable 112 Speed + 115 Attack. Close Combat (22.1%) + Accelerock (15.3%) offer coverage, yet faster Garchomp with higher output displaces it. Focus Sash (100%) locks Endeavor team archetypes, constraining teambuilding flexibility.
Playstyle:Close Combat (22.1%) and Accelerock (15.3%) form the core, with Focus Sash (100%) + Jolly nature (52.3%) guaranteeing survival and Speed tier. Theoretical synergy with Tyranitar sandstorm cores exists, but in practice, hyperoffense archetypes require pure-physical builds avoiding defensive pivot opponents—environmental rarity limits adoption.
0.41% doubles usage (rank 104) significantly outperforms singles. Sand Rush (99.5%) + Focus Sash (98.8%) enable sweeping in sandstorm cores. Rock Slide (24.6%) hits both opponents; Close Combat (22.8%) provides reliable STAB; Protect (23.4%) ensures survival. Tyranitar (13.1%) clustering confirms sandstorm synergy—outside weather, viability drops sharply.
Lycanroc-Midnight is a marginal pick in singles, with only 0.01% usage in the 1760+ ladder and rank #242. Despite 112 Speed and 115 Attack, its Rock-type movepool and paper-thin Defense (65) leave it outclassed by dedicated Fighting-types and faster priority users.
Playstyle:Lycanroc-Midnight splits evenly between Choice Scarf (58.2%) and Focus Sash (41.8%), running Stone Edge (25%) and Close Combat (21%) as core moves, with Fire Punch (14.6%) and Sucker Punch (9.6%) for coverage. No Guard is mandatory (100%). Adamant nature dominates (58.2%), maximizing single-hit damage output, but the mix lacks a coherent role in a competitive environment.
Lycanroc-Midnight is completely unviable in doubles, with 0% usage at 1760+ and just 0.06% overall. Doubles rules demand multi-target utility or strong synergy with partners; its single-target Fighting/Rock moves lack the spread-hit efficiency (Rock Slide is its only option at 16.3%, far below its single Move options) and partner-enabled coverage needed to function.