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Lycanroc card from the Journey Together set
Illustration by GIDORA. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Lycanroc

Lycanroc is a powerful Stage 1 evolution with versatile attacking options.

Fighting120 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Attach up to 2 Spiky Energy cards from your discard pile when evolving Lycanroc.

Clamping Fangs deals extra damage based on the opponent's Active Pokémon's damage counters.

Signature ability

Spike-Clad

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Spiky Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.

Spike-Clad allows you to recycle Energy, and Clamping Fangs maximizes damage output against weakened opponents. Both abilities make Lycanroc a flexible choice in many decks.

Attacks

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Clamping Fangs40+

This attack does 40 more damage for each damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Abilities

AbilitySpike-Clad

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Spiky Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Lycanroc works well in decks that rely on evolving Pokémon or those needing additional Energy for attacks like Clamping Fangs.

Strengths
  • Flexible Energy management
  • Versatile attack damage
Watch out for
  • Limited by opponent's Active Pokémon status
  • Needs setup time
Pro tip

Always try to have Spiky Energy in your discard pile when evolving Lycanroc for maximum benefit.

From the Pokédex

Lycanroc can change its form based on the time of day, adapting its appearance and behavior.

Note for the parent

Look out for ways to evolve Lycanroc early and often to maximize its potential with Spike-Clad.

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