Rockruff Evolution for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon (Pokémon USUM). The guide includes how to get it, evolve it into Lycanroc (Dusk Form), and special rockruff hatches from the egg.
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Get Rockruff with Early Purchase
※The distribution period has ended.
| Distribution Period | November 17, 2017 - January 10, 2018 |
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As an early purchase bonus for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (USUM), you can get a Rockruff that evolves into Lycanroc (Dusk Form). Even if you haven't pre-ordered, you can receive it during the distribution period!
How to Evolve into Dusk Form
How to Evolve
If you level up a Rockruff with the Ability 'Own Tempo' to Lv. 25 or higher between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Ultra Sun, or between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM in Ultra Moon, it will evolve.
| Ability | Own Tempo |
|---|---|
| Level | 25 or higher |
| Time | [Ultra Sun] 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM [Ultra Moon] 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM |
Shine Even Brighter with its Exclusive Z-Move!
If a Lycanroc that knows Stone Edge also holds its exclusive Z-Crystal, it can use 'Splintered Stormshards'. Not only does it damage the opponent, but it can also negate field effects. It's a great asset in battles against Tapu Pokémon!
Other Lycanroc Can Also Use It
Splintered Stormshards can be used even by Lycanroc that are not Dusk Form!
Special Rockruff Hatches from Eggs
Can Be Hatched from Eggs
Rockruff with the Ability [Own Tempo], which evolves into Lycanroc (Dusk Form), can be mass-produced by breeding Eggs.
How to Make Eggs
By breeding a Rockruff (or Lycanroc (Dusk Form)) with the Own Tempo Ability as a parent, you can create Eggs that will hatch into Rockruff with the Own Tempo Ability.Selective Breeding is Also Possible
The fact that Rockruff hatched from Eggs can also become Dusk Form Lycanroc means that selective breeding for high individual values using Eggs is also possible.
Differences Between Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Learns Signature Moves of Both Forms
Lycanroc (Dusk Form) seems to learn both Accelerock, the signature move of Midday Form, and Counter, the signature move of Midnight Form.
Rockruff's Learned Moves Differ
The special Rockruff seems to know different moves depending on the software version you receive it in. In Ultra Sun, it knows Fire Fang, and in Ultra Moon, it knows Thunder Fang.
Rockruff Received in Ultra Sun
| Level | 10 |
|---|---|
| Ability | Own Tempo |
| Moves | Tackle Bite Fire Fang Happy Hour |
| Ball | Cherish Ball |
| Ribbon | Classic Ribbon |
| Held Item | Focus Band |
Rockruff Received in Ultra Moon
| Level | 10 |
|---|---|
| Ability | Own Tempo |
| Moves | Tackle Bite Thunder Fang Happy Hour |
| Ball | Cherish Ball |
| Ribbon | Classic Ribbon |
| Held Item | Focus Band |
