Lycanroc (Journey Together 85) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lycanroc from the Journey Together set is a rare Pokémon card numbered 85. It has 120 HP, the ability Spike-Clad, and the attack Clamping Fangs—offering a straightforward offensive option for any deck.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Rockruff)
• Type: Fighting
• HP: 120
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: Lycanroc attacks its prey with its sharp claws and fangs. It loyally obeys the instructions of a Trainer it trusts.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Journey Together set, card number 85.

• Ability — Spike-Clad: Allows attachment of up to 2 Spiky Energy cards from the discard pile when evolving Lycanroc from Rockruff.
• Attack — Clamping Fangs: Deals 40 damage, plus an additional 40 for each damage counter on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the Fighting type, Stage 1 subtype, and the illustrator Shiburingaru. The card’s regulation mark is I, and it carries the rarity designation Rare.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Spike-Clad ability provides strategic energy recovery when evolving, and Clamping Fangs scales damage with the opponent’s damage counters, making it potentially powerful in the right deck setup.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): This set includes Lycanroc as a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique energy-recovery ability and a damage-scaling attack. The set’s design emphasizes dynamic battle strategies and features artwork by Shiburingaru. The release date for this set is unknown.