Litleo Best Moveset
Fire/Normal at 73 Sp. Atk and 72 Speed. AbilityMoxie boosts Attack after KOs, which doesn't help a special attacker. AbilityUnnerve prevents berry consumption. Pre-evolution stats. Evolve to Pyroar for 109 Sp. Atk and 106 Speed.
Litleo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Litleo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Moxie with Shellbell, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Litleo best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Flame Charge
- Return
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Litleo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Litleo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Moxie with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Crunch
- Hyper Voice
- Flame Charge
Litleo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Litleo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Moxie with Eviolite, favoring a Naughty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Overheat
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Litleo Weakness
Litleo's Fire/Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Litleo Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Litleo
Swampert can KO Litleo with Earthquake (125-147%). Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (230-271%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 145-171%.
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x125-147%KO Flip Turn 2x76-89% Liquidation 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x230-271%KO Close Combat 2x230-271%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x145-171%KO Rapid Spin24-29% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x149-175%KO Stone Edge 2x149-175%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Litleo grows into Pyroar through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 138 total stats over Litleo. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Litleo with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Litleo
The mane color shifts a hair. Maybe. Litleo's shiny is so subtle that even dedicated shiny hunters have to double-check the sparkle animation to be sure they got one.
Shiny Litleo Odds & Hunting Methods
6 of 6 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Litleo
Litleo is scattered across 8 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Litleo in SV
Litleo is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-80 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Litleo ✓East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-32OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-32OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.18-32OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.18-32OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-32OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.18-32OverworldRate 18%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.61Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PyroarEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.35-54OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.35-54OverworldRate 2%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.62Overworldor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Litleo preloaded.
The Lion Cub Litleo wanders Lumiose's Wild Zones out on the overworld, spanning a broad level 6 to 38 range that catches it both early and again mid-game.
Where To Catch Litleo in LZA
Litleo is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-57 across 8 total spots in the chain.
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into PyroarHyperspace Lumiose - Fire 4-StarLv.41-43GrassLegends: Z-AWild Zone 17Lv.44-47OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 17Lv.54-57OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Litleo pads onto Isle Abeens in Poke Pelago, one of the wild visitors drawn in by the Poke Beans you leave out, ready to join you somewhere between levels 49 and 55.
How to Obtain Litleo in USUM
The line opens with Litleo at Lv. 49-55 via gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Litleo ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Pyroaror evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Litleo can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from X & Y or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
How to Obtain Litleo in SM
Step 1Litleo ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Poké Pelago, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Five). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Walking · Hyperspace Lumiose. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Pyroar
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Litleo flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV.
When Litleo are young, female Pyroar will teach them how to hunt. Once the Litleo mature, they will leave the pride and set out on their own.
Litleo Guide
You can run Litleo through the first few routes without issues. 369 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Pyroar as fast as you can.
Moxie is the hidden ability. Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Litleo's regular abilities before committing.
Use Litleo as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. Speed is middling, Overheat is the primary attack.
Run Naughty on Litleo. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Def cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Litleo joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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