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In the World of Pokémon, there lives a vast number and variety of amazing creatures to befriend and collect. Every week, we will be focusing on a single one of these Pokémon or evolutionary line and talking about what makes it special.
To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dog, we'll be featuring the canine family from the Alolan archipelago. And this family is made by none other than...
Rockruff and its evolutions Midday Lycanroc, Midnight Lycanroc and Dusk Lycanroc.
Rockruff is a quite unique Pokémon, as it is currently the only Pokémon with time-based version-exclusive evolutions, with Midday Lycanroc being exclusive to Sun / Ultra Sun and Midnight Lycanroc being exclusive of Moon / Ultra Moon. The recently added Dusk Lycanroc can be obtained in both Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, but it requires an Own Tempo Lycanroc and can be obtained only by evolving the little puppy between 5:00 PM and 5:59 PM in the games. Beware when your doggy is close to evolution, as it is known for growing more aggressive the closest it is to evolving into its lupine shape!
Unlike most Rock-types, Rockruff and its Midday and Dusk evolutions are mostly geared toward speedy offense rather than rock-solid defense, which is evidenced by their access to the elusive priority-based Accelerock and high Speed stats. Aside of this, they tend to differ slightly, as Midday is more focused on its actual Speed - which it can increase even further under a sandstorm with its Sand Rush - and Dusk is more focused on its Attack, which is bolstered by its Tough Claws.
Dusk Lycanroc, instead, goes against the theme of its quadrupedal comrades and favors a slower fighting style based on Countering to opponents' assaults and breaking through their guard with incredibly accurate Stone Edges, as well as eventually striking them with elemental punches, taught to it by Tutors.
Despite their differences, there is something that they have in common aside of their single Rock-type: they all can use the exclusive Lycanium Z, which allows them to turn their Stone Edge into the powerful...
Awoooh!
By bombarding the battlefield with sharp rocks, Lycanroc can inflict heavy damage and dissipate any form of terrain from the arena, removing random Electric Terrains, Grassy Terrains, Misty Terrains and Psychic Terrains once per battle.
In the Pokémon show, Lycanroc got many significant appearances: Ash obtained a neat freak Dusk Lycanroc who goes berserk if it becomes even slightly dirty, Gladion opted for the edgier and wilder Midnight Lycanroc and Olivia picked the elegant Midday Lycanroc as her ace. Also, they all can use the powerful Continental Crush, with which they can flatten their opponents under a massive rock. Another Midnight Lycanroc appeared under the ownership of Cross, who proved to be a powerful opponent for Ash in the movie "Pokémon, I Choose You!".
Now that we have talked a bit about these canine creatures, here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
Thank you to @CynthiaLover for suggesting this Pokémon of the Week!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dog, we'll be featuring the canine family from the Alolan archipelago. And this family is made by none other than...
Rockruff and its evolutions Midday Lycanroc, Midnight Lycanroc and Dusk Lycanroc.
Rockruff is a quite unique Pokémon, as it is currently the only Pokémon with time-based version-exclusive evolutions, with Midday Lycanroc being exclusive to Sun / Ultra Sun and Midnight Lycanroc being exclusive of Moon / Ultra Moon. The recently added Dusk Lycanroc can be obtained in both Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, but it requires an Own Tempo Lycanroc and can be obtained only by evolving the little puppy between 5:00 PM and 5:59 PM in the games. Beware when your doggy is close to evolution, as it is known for growing more aggressive the closest it is to evolving into its lupine shape!
Unlike most Rock-types, Rockruff and its Midday and Dusk evolutions are mostly geared toward speedy offense rather than rock-solid defense, which is evidenced by their access to the elusive priority-based Accelerock and high Speed stats. Aside of this, they tend to differ slightly, as Midday is more focused on its actual Speed - which it can increase even further under a sandstorm with its Sand Rush - and Dusk is more focused on its Attack, which is bolstered by its Tough Claws.
Dusk Lycanroc, instead, goes against the theme of its quadrupedal comrades and favors a slower fighting style based on Countering to opponents' assaults and breaking through their guard with incredibly accurate Stone Edges, as well as eventually striking them with elemental punches, taught to it by Tutors.
Despite their differences, there is something that they have in common aside of their single Rock-type: they all can use the exclusive Lycanium Z, which allows them to turn their Stone Edge into the powerful...
Awoooh!
By bombarding the battlefield with sharp rocks, Lycanroc can inflict heavy damage and dissipate any form of terrain from the arena, removing random Electric Terrains, Grassy Terrains, Misty Terrains and Psychic Terrains once per battle.
In the Pokémon show, Lycanroc got many significant appearances: Ash obtained a neat freak Dusk Lycanroc who goes berserk if it becomes even slightly dirty, Gladion opted for the edgier and wilder Midnight Lycanroc and Olivia picked the elegant Midday Lycanroc as her ace. Also, they all can use the powerful Continental Crush, with which they can flatten their opponents under a massive rock. Another Midnight Lycanroc appeared under the ownership of Cross, who proved to be a powerful opponent for Ash in the movie "Pokémon, I Choose You!".
Now that we have talked a bit about these canine creatures, here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
- Do you like or dislike this Pokémon? Why?
- How is this Pokémon in-game?
- How is this Pokémon in competitive play? Are there any interesting strategies you like to use for them?
- Do you like this Pokémon's representation in the anime? Are there any moments or qualities in particular you enjoy/dislike?
- How do you think this Pokémon would interact with our world?
- If given the power to, would you change anything about this Pokémon and if so, what would you change?
- Midday, Midnight or Dusk?
- Do you think this evolution line is getting too much or too little focus?
- How does this Pokémon compare to other dog-based Pokémon?
Thank you to @CynthiaLover for suggesting this Pokémon of the Week!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
- Pokémon of the Week #1: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, & Venusaur
- Pokémon of the Week #2: Scraggy & Scrafty
- Pokémon of the Week #3: Gulpin & Swalot
- Pokémon of the Week #4: Porygon, Porygon2, & Porygon-Z
- Pokémon of the Week #5: Emolga
- Pokémon of the Week #6: Rufflet & Braviary
- Pokémon of the Week #7: Ditto
- Pokémon of the Week #8: Wynaut & Wobbuffet
- Pokémon of the Week #9: Sneasel & Weavile
- Pokémon of the Week #10: Murkrow & Honchkrow
- Pokémon of the Week #11: Houndour & Houndoom
- Pokémon of the Week #12: Exeggcute & Exeggutor
- Pokémon of the Week #13: Gastly, Haunter, & Gengar
- Pokemon of the Week #14: Smoochum & Jynx
- Pokémon of the Week #15: Beldum, Metang, & Metagross
- Pokémon of the Week #16: Bidoof
- Pokémon of the Week # 17: Deerling and Sawsbuck
- Pokémon of the Week #18: Munchlax and Snorlax
- Pokémon of the Week #19: Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff
- Pokémon of the Week #20: Nincada, Ninjask, and Shedinja
- Pokémon of the Week #21: Pumpkaboo & Gourgeist
- Pokémon of the Week #22: Mudkip, Marshtomp, and Swampert
- Pokémon of the Week #23: Froakie, Frogadier, and Greninja
- Pokémon of the Week #24: Rattata & Raticate
- Pokémon of the Week #25: Mimikyu
- Pokémon of the Week #26: Mareep, Flaaffy, & Ampharos
- Pokémon of the Week #27: Delibird
- Pokémon of the Week #28: Espeon
- Pokémon of the Week #29: Rowlet, Dartrix, & Decidueye
- Pokémon of the Week #30: Popplio, Brionne, & Primarina
- Pokémon of the Week #31: Litten, Torracat, & Incineroar
- Pokémon of the Week #32: Woobat & Swoobat
- Pokémon of the Week #33: Vulpix & Ninetales
- Pokémon of the Week #34: Mewtwo
- Pokémon of the Week #35: Shellos & Gastrodon
- Pokémon of the Week #36: Weedle, Kakuna, & Beedrill
- Pokémon of the Week #37: Alomomola
- Pokémon of the Week #38: Pidove, Tranquill, & Unfezant
- Pokémon of the Week #39: Darkrai
- Pokémon of the Week #40: MissingNo.
- Pokémon of the Week #41: Pikachu
- Pokémon of the Week #42: Bonsly & Sudowoodo
- Pokémon of the Week #43: Wingull & Pelliper
- Pokémon of the Week #44: Swirlix & Slurpuff
- Pokémon of the Week #45: Lotad, Lombre, & Ludicolo
- Pokémon of the Week #46: Kangakhan
- Pokémon of the Week #47: Riolu & Lucario
- Pokémon of the Week #48: Raichu
- Pokémon of the Week #49: Magikarp & Gyarados
- Pokémon of the Week #50: Horsea, Seadra & Kingdra
- Pokémon of the Week #51: Elgyem & Beheeyem
- Pokémon of the Week #52: Scyther & Scizor
- Pokémon of the Week #53: Crabrawler & Crabominable
- Pokémon of the Week #54: Rotom
- Pokémon of the Week #55: Numel & Camerupt
- Pokémon of the Week #56: Sableye
- Pokémon of the Week #57: Corsola
- Pokémon of the Week #58: Diglett & Dugtrio
- Pokémon of the Week #59: Klink, Klang, Klinklang
- Pokémon of the Week #60: Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree
- Pokémon of the Week #61: Gible, Gabite & Garchomp
- Pokémon of the Week #62: Celebi
- Pokémon of the Week #63: Feebas & Milotic
- Pokémon of the Week #64: Honedge, Doublade & Aegislash
- Pokémon of the Week #65: Shieldon & Bastiodon
- Pokémon of the Week #66: Zorua & Zoroark
- Pokémon of the Week #67: Zubat, Golbat, & Crobat
- Pokémon of the Week #68: Swinub, Piloswine, & Mamoswine
- Pokémon of the Week #69: Wimpod & Golisopod
- Pokémon of the Week #70: Farfetch’d
- Pokémon of the Week #71: Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o & Kommo-o
- Pokémon of the Week #72: Gallade
- Pokémon of the Week #73: Snover and Abomasnow
- Pokémon of the Week #74: Voltorb and Electrode
- Pokémon of the Week #75: Pawniard and Bisharp
- Pokémon of the Week #76: Mew
- Pokémon of the Week #77: Suicune
- Pokémon of the Week #78: Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard
- Pokémon of the Week #79: Luvdisc