If you’re on a quest to catch a Rockruff in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to evolve it into its Dusk form of Lycanroc, it’s essential to know catching one that has learned Own Tempo is required to make that happen.
There’s nothing inherently special about the ability itself. Own Tempo was introduced in Generation III, preventing a Pokémon from becoming confused and intimidated in battle.
Still, it is one of two prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for evolution to happen. Without it, you’ll get the less sought-after Midday Form Lycanroc or Midnight Form Lycanroc, depending on what time it is when Rockruff hits level 25.
Where to find a Rockruff with Own Tempo in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
It’s rare to find a Rockruff that has learned Own Tempo in the wild, but it’s the best way to do it. The best place to find it is in the East Province (Area Three). Rockruffs roam the terrain in large numbers. You’ll have to sift through one encounter to another, but eventually, one with Own Tempo will show up.
The likelihood of finding one seems to increase during the evening—particularly between 7 pm and 7:59 pm local time – making sense since that’s also the window it will evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.
How to Catch a Rockruff with Own Tempo in Pokémon Scarlett and Violet
To tell if the Rockruff you caught has Own Tempo you can check their ability on the summary page once caught. However, there is a better option. Utilizing a Pokemon with the Trace ability and putting them first in your party will allow you to copy the Rockruff’s ability for your own. If you copy the Own Tempo ability, then Rockruff has Own Tempo.
Rockruff is weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, and Grass-type moves, dealing sixty percent more damage per attack. The best Pokemon for catching or counters for Rockruff are Kartana, Lucario, Hariyama, Garchomp, and Breloom.
Tips for evolving Rockruff into Lycanroc
- Rockruff evolves at level 25
- Use a Rare Candy
- Both the Midday and Midnight forms depend on the time evolved in-game
- Lycanroc’s Dusk form relies on the sun setting.
It will be worth your time if you have the patience to find and catch a Rockruff. Rockruff’s evolution into the Dusk Form of Lycanroc is widely considered the most unique-looking form of the bunch. It’s pretty intense, too, because it has a passive ability, Tough Claws, that boosts contact move power by 30 percent.
Can you advance time to dusk in Pokémon Scarlett and Violet?
You cannot alter the time of day in Scarlett and Violet. It would be best to wait for the desired time of day to come naturally.
How long is the day/night cycle in Pokémon Scarlett and Violet?
A day and night cycle lasts around 72 minutes. So, after 31 minutes, the sun should begin setting on those in the Paldean region.
