Is Lickitung Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Normal with AbilityOwn Tempo preventing confusion. Wild on Route 2. Lickilicky at level-up with Rollout is the eventual payoff. The stats are mediocre and the moveset is thin. A catch most teams replace quickly.
Lickitung resists most of Cheren's coverage and hits back hard.
Lickitung has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Lickitung trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Lickitung has the type edge here and should clean up Elesa's team.
Lickitung has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Lickitung has the type edge here and should clean up Skyla's team.
Lickitung trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Lickitung trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Lickilicky trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Lickilicky has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Lickilicky has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Lickilicky trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Lickilicky trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Lickitung on Route 2 (walking, Lv 58, uncommon).
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Shauntal, at typical party pace.
How to Get Lickitung in Black 2 & White 2
2 encounter spots for Lickitung at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Lickitung in B2W2
To get Lickitung, start by catching Lickitung through walking encounters at Lv. 58-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Lickitung ✓Route 2Lv.58GrassRate 10%Any
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LickilickyRoute 2Lv.59GrassRate 5%AnyShaking spotor evolve from Lickitung (Step 1)
Lickitung Weakness
Lickitung is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Lickitung can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Lickitung Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Lickitung
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x123-146%KO | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x90-107%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-147%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x89-105%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x125-147%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Timburr builds →Focus Punch 2x109-128%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x97-114%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-146%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x128-150%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch10-13% Stone Edge26-31% | ||
Lickitung Evolutions
Evolving Lickitung into Lickilicky takes knowing a specific move. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 130 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lickitung easily with 67 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Belly Drum, Body Slam and 8 more to offspring.
B2W2 Lickitung Best Moveset
90 HP and 75/75 defenses absorb hits at pre-evolution levels, and AbilityOwn Tempo prevents confusion. The moveset fires Normal TermStab from 55 Attack that threatens nothing, but Held ItemEviolite pushes bulk to functional levels. Lickilicky one evolution away adds power and HP to the same defensive frame.
Best Build
Lickitung best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Tail
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Power Whip and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Lickitung also picks up coverage across 13 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Being licked by its long, saliva-covered tongue leaves a tingling sensation. Extending its tongue retracts its tail.
Lickitung Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Lickitung isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Lickilicky to unlock its full potential. At 385 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black 2 & White 2, Lickitung's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 30 Speed, Lickitung won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Own Tempo is the go-to ability for Lickitung. It prevents confusion. Its hidden ability Cloud Nine can work in specific setups. Oblivious is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Black 2 & White 2, Lickitung fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 55 Attack. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black 2 & White 2, Lickitung does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Lickilicky before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Lickitung has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves