How to get Rockruff evolutions in Pokemon Go: Lycanroc Dusk, Midnight & Midday forms

Joaquín Frere
Rockruff evolutions in Pokemon Go

With Dusk Form Lycanroc debuting in Pokemon Go, players are desperate to find out how they can get all Rockruff evolutions in the game. So here’s how to evolve Rockruff into the Dusk, Midday, and Midnight forms of Lycanroc in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon Go has several Pokemon from the Alola region up for grabs, and Rockruff is arguably one of the most sought-after by fans of the mobile game.

With the Lustrous Odyssey event bringing Dusk Form Lycanroc to Pokemon Go, fans are eager to know how they can add all Rockruff evolutions to their Pokedex.

So, here’s all you need to know to evolve Rockruff into the Midday, Midnight, and Dusk form of Lycanroc in Pokemon Go.

How to get Rockruff in Pokemon Go

Rockruff in Pokemon Go
Rockruff is one of the Alolan favorites and you can catch it in Pokemon Go.

You can get Rockruff in Pokemon Go as a possible hatch from 10km Eggs obtained from Adventure Sync rewards each Monday if you walk 100km the previous week.

Starting from the Lustrous Odyssey event, running in Pokemon Go from January 6, 2024, at 10 AM (local time) to January 10, 2024, at 8 PM (local time), Rockruff will be available from the following:

  • 1-Star Raids
  • 2km and 7km Eggs
  • Event-exclusive Field Research rewards

How to evolve Rockruff into Midnight Lycanroc in Pokemon Go

Rockruff and Lycanroc Midnight
Midnight Lycanroc is the bulkiest of all three forms

To evolve Rockruff into Lycanroc’s Midnight form in Pokemon Go, you need to use 50 Candy and evolve it during the night. To know if it’s the right time of the day, you can check the sky in-game, as it will be dark during the nighttime.

How to evolve Rockruff into Midday Lycanroc in Pokemon Go

Midday Lycanroc and Rockruff in Pokemon Go.
Midday Lycanroc is a decent PvE Pokemon.

On the other hand, to evolve Rockruff into Lycanroc’s Midday form in Pokemon Go, you need to use 50 Candy and evolve it during the day. To know if it’s the right time, you can check the sky in-game, as it will be lit up during the day.

How to evolve Rockruff into Dusk Lycanroc in Pokemon Go

Dusk Lycanroc Pokemon Go
Dusk Lycanroc has the highest Attack stat of all forms.

Rockruff obtained on or after the Lustrous Odyssey event in Pokemon Go will have a chance of being evolved to Dusk Form Lycanroc.

You should note that any Rockruff caught or hatched before the event will not be able to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.

Which is the best Lycanroc form in Pokemon Go?

Dusk Form is the best Lycanroc in Pokemon Go.

While all Lycanroc forms are Rock-type Pokemon and have similar stats, Dusk Form Lycanroc outperforms the Midday and Midnight forms in DPS (Damage Per Second). This makes Dusk Form Lycanroc a usable addition to PvE battles while all three are average in PvP.

Coming to the moveset, you should go ahead with Counter as a Fast Move, combined with Stone Edge and Crunch as Charged Moves.

Can Lycanroc be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, all Lycanroc forms can be shiny in Pokemon Go.

Lucky players who get a shiny Rockruff can meet the evolution requirements and get themselves a shiny Dusk, Midday, or Midnight Lycanroc.

If you’re looking for more Pokemon Go content, you can check the rest of our guides below:

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About The Author

Joaquín is a new Senior Writer for Charlie Intel with years of experience on games journalism. Focusing on all things JRPGs and a videogame developer at heart. Graduated from Game-Dev School and Public Relations, his current work is Charlie Intel and Infobae for LATAM. You can contact Joaquín at [email protected]