Focus Sash serves as a shield for action assurance, and with the Ability No Guard becomes a guaranteed hit via Stone EdgeLycanroc (Midnight) attacker build that presses moves like this. Even after HP is reduced to 1 by Focus Sash, Handles opponents by combining Endeavor with the priority move Sucker Punch has this tactic available.

Role of the Matchup Endeavor Lycanroc (Midnight) build

Enters as the lead or after a faint and reliably breaks through the matchup opponent in front. Against slower opponents, trades with high-power moves; against faster opponents or bulky Pokémon, Strips HP via Endeavor using Focus Sash as a shield, reducing backup load — core gameplay.

Lycanroc (Midday) physical attacker build that invests in Attack and Speed and uses Focus Sash to survive a lethal hit and act for sure. Through the Sand Rush ability, Leverages Sandstorm-boosted Speed and Endeavor from low HP to massively reduce opponents' HP aims for the play.

Alternative Move Options

Moves that hit 4x weaknesses and Quick Guard are also recommended

Moves that hit 4x weaknesses and Quick Guard are also recommended. Close Combat Kingambit or Tyranitar; Psychic Fangs Sneasler can hit 4x weaknesses. Quick Guard Fake Out is effective as a counter to priority moves like this.

Role of the Doubles-oriented Focus Sash Sand Rush build

Launches Rock Slide from boosted Speed under Sandstorm to chip the entire opposing team and aim for flinchesServes as an attacker. Locks down weakened opponents with the signature priority move Accelerock and uses Protect to survive focused attacks — a flexible playstyle.

Threats

Ground/Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon

Ground, Fighting, and Steel types are weaknesses and resist Rock moves, so they are unfavorable matchups. In particular, Ghost dual-typings that Endeavor doesn't affect and Pokémon that can use priority moves are natural enemies. Include Pokémon favorable against unfavorable matchups in the party.

Lycanroc (Dusk) physical attacker build that invests in Attack and Speed and uses Focus Sash to act for sure. Since the Tough Claws Ability boosts contact moves' power, High revenge-kill performance with priority Accelerock and Close Combat demonstrates.

Alternative Move Options

Non-Rock attacking moves and Quick Guard are also recommended

Attacking moves other than Rock moves, as well as Quick Guard, are also recommended. Use Endeavor when you survive at 1 HP thanks to the Focus Sash. Drill Run and Psychic Fangs are super effective against Pokémon that resist Rock moves. Also, Quick Guard Fake Out can counter priority moves like these.

Role of the Focus Sash build

Plays the attacker role of launching Rock Slide from high Speed to chip the entire opposing team and aim for flinches.Strong contact moves with Focus Sash as a shield hits weaknesses, and uses Protect to survive focused attacks — a flexible playstyle.

Threats

Ground/Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon

Ground, Fighting, and Steel types are weaknesses and resist Rock movesare unfavorable matchups. In particular, Ghost dual-typings that resist Close Combat, and Pokémon that finish it off with priority moves even after Focus Sash, are natural enemies. Include Pokémon favorable against these matchups in the party.