Ghost moves don't affect Lickilicky at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Licking Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Bulk defines Lickilicky's stat line. HP and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 3 HP EVs.
It wraps things with its extensible tongue. Getting too close to it will leave you soaked with drool.
Their saliva contains lots of components that can dissolve anything. The numbness caused by their lick does not dissipate.
Lickilicky Weakness
GoodLickilicky's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Lickilicky's overall bulk (110/95/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
Getting Lickilicky requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Lickitung. Breed this form to get Lickitung eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Lickitung), and Lickilicky peaks at 515 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lickilicky to get Lickitung eggs easily from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belch, Belly Drum and 9 more.
Owntempo isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and HP-heavy investment EVs, Lickilicky fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Careful nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Lickilicky Moveset
- Body Slam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Lickilicky won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 14 types means it always has an effective option. Explosion and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Lickilicky. The 2-stage line runs through Lickitung, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Lickilicky in X & Y
The path to Lickilicky starts with Lickitung at Lv. 30-59 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LickitungCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleCHALLENGINGVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.30RareMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.58-59UncommonPostCave
Step 2Lickilicky ✓
We rate Lickilicky C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 515 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 110 HP stands out.
Watch for Lucario (Fighting) when using Lickilicky. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Lickilicky has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Lickitung evolves into Lickilicky after learning Rollout. Lickilicky is the fully evolved form. At 515 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Own Tempo prevents confusion — that's the one you want on Lickilicky. Cloud Nine is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Oblivious works too if your team needs something different.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Lickilicky is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Lickilicky appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Lickilicky spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- 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 IVDPDebut
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 IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A