Almost nobody uses Lechonk in battle. It exists to evolve into Oinkologne, which is a completely different story. Get it there and you won't regret it. One of the newer additions from Gen 9. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively.
Lechonk's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
It searches for food all day. It possesses a keen sense of smell but doesn’t use it for anything other than foraging.
This Pokémon spurns all but the finest of foods. Its body gives off an herblike scent that bug Pokémon detest.
Lechonk Weakness
GoodLechonk's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
Lechonk evolves into Oinkologne. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 235 total stats over Lechonk.
How to Evolve
Breed Lechonk easily with 195 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Endeavor, Spit Up, Stockpile and 2 more to offspring.
Eviolite makes Lechonk bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. A spread EV build EVs with Adamant nature handle the stat profile. The remaining moves keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Best Lechonk Moveset
- Body Slam
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Head
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Endeavor and Spit Up on Lechonk. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Double-Edge and Take Down, they expand what Lechonk can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 24 locations. Lechonk's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
24 spots to find Lechonk at Lv. 2-18 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Violet and Scarlet versions, so filter by your copy below.
Lechonk isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Oinkologne to unlock its full potential. At 254 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Lucario (Fighting) when using Lechonk. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 35 Speed, Lechonk won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Lechonk evolves into Oinkologne at level 18. Lechonk is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Run Thick Fat on Lechonk. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Lechonk also gets Aroma Veil and Gluttony, but they don't compare.
Lechonk fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 45 Attack. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Lechonk can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Lechonk has appeared in 1 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A