How to Evolve Rockruff in Pokémon Sun and Moon

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Last Updated: March 4, 2021

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Rockruff is a cute Rock-type canine Pokémon that evolves into Lycanroc. Lycanroc has two different forms it can evolve into, depending on whether you're playing Sun or Moon. This article will explain how to evolve Rockruff.

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It's found at the outside area of Ten Carat Hill, which is near your player's house. You need Tauros Charge to get there, which is obtained after beating the Melemele Island Grand Trial. You have a 20% chance of finding a Rockruff, which will be between level 10 and 13.
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Catch the Rockruff once you find it. It shouldn't be too difficult for you to catch, as it has a relatively high catch rate. Some regular Pokéballs, or perhaps a Great Ball should do the trick.
- If you’re having difficulty catching it, try weakening its health to about half or less.
- If you’d like to attempt to catch Rockruff immediately when the battle starts, you can also use Quick Balls.
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Since Rockruff is a Rock-type Pokémon, the best Pokémon to face are Bug, Fire, Ice, and Flying-type Pokémon. For it to evolve, you'll have to train it during the daytime in Pokémon Sun, and during the nighttime in Pokémon Moon. Note, however, that Pokémon Moon's in-game clock is 12 hours ahead of the 3DS' clock, so be sure to keep track of the time if you're playing Pokémon Moon.
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Have your Rockruff reach level 25. Once your Rockruff reaches this level during the daytime in Pokémon Sun or during the nighttime in Pokémon Moon, it will evolve into either Midday Form Lycanroc (if you're playing Pokémon Sun) or Midnight Form Lycanroc (if you're playing Pokémon Moon).
- Once again, remember that in Pokémon Moon, your in-game clock is 12 hours ahead of your 3DS clock.

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If it is level 39, can it still evolve?

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Yes. It will attempt to evolve after every level up until it reaches level 100.

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How do I get sun form in moon?

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You can find both forms on Pony Mountain. During nighttime you will find the midnight form of Lycanroc, and during daytime you will find the Midday form.

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I have a shiny Rockruff in Pokemon Moon, but I do not want the midnight form of shiny Rockruff. What is the best way of getting the daytime form in Pokemon Moon?

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Ask a friend with Sun to evolve it for you.

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You can also use Rare Candies, if you have them, to level up your Rockruff.

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If you don't want to battle with Rockruff, you don't have to. You can switch to another Pokémon during a battle, which will get it full experience, or have the Exp. Share on so you don't have to put it into battle.

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Since Rockruff will be a fairly low level, you can use Nest Balls on it to make catching it easier.

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