No.745Gen 7 (Alola)
Lycanroc in Japanese
ルガルガン
Rugarugan
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ルru
ガga
ルru
ガga
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📖 Pokédex entry in English and Japanese
With swift movements, this Pokémon gradually backs its prey into a corner. Lycanroc’s fangs are always aimed toward opponents’ weak spots.素早い動きで獲物を追い詰める。牙は常に相手の弱点を狙う。
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