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The main draw for this specific event, however, is the long-awaited introduction of the special Dusk Form Lycanroc, which was previously unavailable. Unfortunately, the method to evolve a Rockruff into its third form is not looking to be as consistent as Midday or Midnight Lycanroc. Based on the wording in Niantic\u2019s official blog post about the new Pok\u00e9mon, only certain Rockruff will be available to evolve into a Dusk Form Lycanroc. This matches up with the main series method, where only Rockruff with the Own Temp Ability will evolve into the special form when the sun is setting in the player\u2019s system time. The exact wording for Pok\u00e9mon Go is \u201cStarting with this event, some Rockruff that Trainers hatch or encounter will be able to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc instead of Midday Form or Midnight Form Lycanroc.\u201d Rockruff will appear in one-star raids and 2km, 7km, and Adventure Sync Eggs during the event. 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