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Rockruff is a Rock-type Pokemon that was introduced back in Generation 7. At the right level, Rockruff would evolve into Lycanroc, but this evolution’s appearance and base stats would be different betweenPokemon SunandPokemon Moon. In 2017,Pokemonreceived a third form of Lycanroc: Dusk Form. Evolving Rockruff into Dusk Form Lycanroc inPokemon ScarletandPokemon Violetcan be tricky for newcomers to the franchise.
While there are brand new Rock-type Pokemon inPokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet, trainers looking for a fast and hard-hitting Pokemon may want to consider one of the Lycanrocs for their team. A well-trained Lycanroc can easily take on other trainers and Titan Pokemon. Fortunately, there are a few ways of getting this unique Pokemon inScarlet/Violet.
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Requirements for Evolving Rockruff into Dusk Form Lycanroc
While Rockruff can be spotted pretty much all around Paldea (with a few exceptions), trainers hoping to get the Dusk Form Lycranoc will need patience. Rockruff can evolve into any of its three forms inScarlet/Violet, but getting the Dusk Form has a catch. Here are two things players will absolutely need to know:
Where to Find Rockruff with Own Tempo
As mentioned, Rockruff is an easy Pokemon to find in the wild. In fact, players can get their own as early as South Province (Area 1). However, remember that thisRockruffneedsto have Own Tempo. This entails catching multiple Rockruff and checking their Ability on the Summary page.
An easier way to check a Rockruff’s Ability is to get a Pokemon that has the Trace Ability, such as Ralts. Have it as the lead Pokemon, and it will “trace”/copy Rockruff’s Ability. If Ralts traces “Vital Spirit” or “Keen Eye” on Rockruff, then players will know the Rockruff won’t evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.
Terastallized Pokemonaremore likely to have their Hidden Abilitythan non-Terastallized Pokemon. Players can battle and catch Terastallized Pokemon in Tera Raids, or they may stumble upona Tera Pokemon in the wild. These Pokemon have a bright, golden aura that can be seen from miles away.
Unlike normal Pokemon, Terastallized Pokemon will need to be defeated first (or get their HP down to yellow/red for those found in the wild) before trainers can throw a Poke Ball at it.
IfScarlet/Violettrainers goa bit northeastof Cascarrafa, they will find a Psychic-type Terastallized Rockruff atlevel 25(Refer to the flag marker on the above image).Psychic types are weak to Dark and Bug-type moves, but Rockruff being a Rock-type Pokemon means it may have Rock-type moves. So, try not to send out a Pokemon that has a Type Weakness to Rock-types (such as Ice-type) - especially if trainers intend on using a Bug-type to battle the Terastallized Rockruff.
Once it’s caught, check its Ability on the Summary page, and see if it has Own Tempo. Since it’s already level 25, Rockruff only needs to levelone more timeto evolve into Dusk Form Lycranroc. Remember that it needs to beevening in-gamefor the evolution to work. If it’s day or night, then Rockruff won’t evolve.
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Where to Find Wild Lycanroc (Dusk Form)
Players that don’t have the patience to search for and evolve an Own Tempo-Rockruff can insteadcatch a wild Dusk Form Lycanroc. This wild Pokemon is in theNorth Province (Area 1),farnortheast of Grusha and Ryme’s gym. Unlike the Terastallized Rockruff near Cascarrafa, the wild Lycanroc will belevel 50. Players will want to ensure they haveat least6 gym badges before confronting it (refer to the above image for the exact location).
Also,there is a catch to the wild Lycanroc in North Province (Area 1). Depending on the time of day, players will either see a Midday, Midnight, or Dusk Lycanroc. If players go too early, they’ll see Midday Lycanroc, and if they go too late, Midnight Lycanroc will be prowling around instead. Players will need to go toNorth Province (Area 1)atexactlyevening (in-game, of course) if they want to catch a wild Lycanroc (Dusk Form).
Finally, thethird methodof getting a Dusk Form Lycanroc is to catch it in a Tera Raid Battle. Unlike its Midday and Midnight counterparts, Dusk Form can only befound in6-Star Tera Raids. This means players will need to have done the following:
Ultimately, it depends on how early players want to get their Dusk Form Lycanroc. Those that want it for the duration of theScarlet/Violet’s campaign should catch the Terastallized Rockruff near Cascarrafa. Those that don’t mind waiting can get the level 50 Lycanroc in North Province (Area 1), or they cantry their luck with a 6-star Tera Raid Battle.
