Physical
Balanced
275Low
55Slow
DTier

Lillipup sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Stoutland as fast as possible. Part of the Gen 5 roster. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively.

Nothing fancy in Lillipup's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
275Below
HP45
D
Attack60
C
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk25
F
Sp. Def45
D
Speed55
D
Total275
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Lillipup yields +1 Atk
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch255GuaranteedMedium Slow1.06M XP0.4m / 1'04"4.1kg / 9 lbs55Base XP
Pokedex Entries

This Pokémon is courageous but also cautious. It uses the soft fur covering its face to collect information about its surroundings.

Sword

This Pokémon is far brighter than the average child, and Lillipup won’t forget the love it receives or any abuse it suffers.

Shield

Lillipup Weakness

Good

Type-wise, Lillipup takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Lillipup's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
½xResisti
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
STABi
No super-effective STAB
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Scorei+1
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
Vital SpiritPrevents sleep.
PickupPicks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Run AwayHAEnsures success fleeing from wild battles.

Lillipup kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Herdier all the way to Stoutland. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Lillipup
Normal
Herdier
Normal
Stoutland
Normal
HP
45
65+20
85+20
ATK
60
80+20
110+30
DEF
45
65+20
90+25
SP.ATK
25
35+10
45+10
SP.DEF
45
65+20
90+25
SPE
55
60+5
80+20
BST
275D-Tier
370D-Tier+95
500C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed Lillipup easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.

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All 7 games

Hard to wall, honestly. Lillipup threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fairy standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Last Resort and switchins need to think twice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
10030Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
4010035Normal
Lv 4
Work Up
30Normal
Lv 8
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 12
Retaliate
701005Normal
Lv 17
Baby-Doll Eyes+1
10030Fairy
Lv 20
Play Rough
909010Fairy
Lv 24
Crunch
8010015Dark
Lv 28
Take Down
908520Normal
Lv 32
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Lv 36
Reversal
10015Fighting
Lv 40
Roar-6
20Normal
Lv 44
Last Resort
1401005Normal
Lv 48
Giga Impact
150905Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM31
Attract
10015Normal
TM29
Charm
10020Fairy
TR32
Crunch
8010015Dark
TM15
Dig
8010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM68
Fire Fang
659515Fire
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM41
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
TR42
Hyper Voice
9010010Normal
TM67
Ice Fang
659515Ice
TM57
Payback
5010010Dark
TR90
Play Rough
909010Fairy
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TR97
Psychic Fangs
8510010Psychic
TM33
Rain Dance
5Water
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM79
Retaliate
701005Normal
TR21
Reversal
10015Fighting
TM48
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TR33
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM85
Snarl
559515Dark
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM66
Thunder Fang
659515Electric
TM14
Thunder Wave
9020Electric
TR08
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal
TR86
Wild Charge
9010015Electric
TR85
Work Up
30Normal

Egg Moves

Lillipup doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Lillipup can't learn any Tutor moves
All 7 games

Lillipup is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.

Best Locations

Lillipup's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 36 walking spots at Lv. 10-21 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.

Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlySnowstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlySnowing
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyHeavy Fog
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlySnowing
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyHeavy Fog
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlySnowstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyThunderstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyIntense Sun
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlySandstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyRaining
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1836%EarlySandstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1836%EarlyRaining
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1836%EarlyOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1836%EarlyThunderstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordOverworldLv.13-1836%EarlyIntense Sun
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2160%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2160%MidSnowstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2160%MidHeavy Fog
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2160%MidNormal Weather
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2160%MidSnowstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2160%MidSnowing
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2160%MidHeavy Fog
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2160%MidSnowing
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2145%MidRaining
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2145%MidOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2145%MidThunderstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2145%MidIntense Sun
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2145%MidSandstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2145%MidThunderstorm
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2145%MidRaining
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2145%MidIntense Sun
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
ShieldGrassLv.16-2145%MidOvercast
EFFORTLESS
Training Lowlands
SwordGrassLv.16-2145%MidSandstorm
EFFORTLESS
  • At 275 BST, Lillipup is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Herdier before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • Lillipup's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Lillipup evolves into Herdier at level 16. Lillipup is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.

  • Vital Spirit is the go-to ability for Lillipup. It prevents sleep. Its hidden ability Run Away can work in specific setups. Pickup is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

  • Lillipup is a physical attacker with base 60 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often.

  • Lillipup appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.

Since Black & White, Lillipup has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Lillipup has appeared steadily across every generation since.