Stats & Training
Lickitung's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
When it extends its over-six-foot-long tongue, its tail quivers. There is a possibility they are connected.
When it extends its over-six-foot-long tongue, its tail quivers. There is a possibility they are connected.
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)
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x60-71% Low Sweep 2x53-63% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x100-119%KO Rock Smash 2x37-44% Double Kick 2x27-33% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x49-59% Vital Throw 2x65-78% Low Sweep 2x63-74% Revenge 2x56-67% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x49-59% Low Sweep 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x35-41% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x56-67% Low Sweep 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x47-56% Wake-Up Slap 2x56-67% Low Sweep 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x35-41% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x96-113%KO Rock Smash 2x35-42% Double Kick 2x27-32% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Vital Throw 2x62-74% Low Sweep 2x57-68% Revenge 2x55-65% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Low Sweep 2x68-81% Karate Chop 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x43-52% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x55-65% Low Sweep 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x43-52% Wake-Up Slap 2x52-61% Low Sweep 2x48-58% Rock Smash 2x32-39% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x96-113%KO Rock Smash 2x33-40% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Vital Throw 2x62-74% Low Sweep 2x58-68% Revenge 2x53-62% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x69-82% Karate Chop 2x55-65% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x91-108%KO Focus Blast 2x50-59% Brick Break 2x55-65% Low Sweep 2x48-57% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x42-51% Wake-Up Slap 2x53-62% Low Sweep 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x34-41% Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x47-56% Vital Throw 2x64-76% Low Sweep 2x60-71% Revenge 2x56-66% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x47-56% Brick Break 2x81-97% Low Sweep 2x71-84% Karate Chop 2x56-66% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x92-109%KO Focus Blast 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x56-66% Low Sweep 2x47-56% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x43-51% Dynamic Punch 2x75-89% Wake-Up Slap 2x53-64% Low Sweep 2x49-58% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x33-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x33-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x66-78% Vital Throw 2x62-73% Low Sweep 2x56-66% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x78-92% Low Sweep 2x68-80% Karate Chop 2x52-62% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x54-64% Dynamic Punch 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Wake-Up Slap 2x64-76% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x96-113%KO Sacred Sword 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x27-31% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x96-113%KO Sacred Sword 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x27-31% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x67-80% Vital Throw 2x62-73% Low Sweep 2x59-69% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x80-94% Low Sweep 2x69-82% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x53-63% Dynamic Punch 2x92-109%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% Wake-Up Slap 2x66-78% | ||
In Black & White, Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Lickitung for 62-74%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x62-74% Mach Punch 2x34-40% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch10-13% Stone Edge26-31% | ||
Black & White Evolution
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.
Black & White Lickitung Best Moveset
Owntempo gives Lickitung passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Eviolite keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Lickitung best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Tail
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Power Whip and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Lickitung also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black & White Lickitung Locations
A handful of locations for Lickitung with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Lickitung in Black & White
walking encounters for Lickitung across 6 spots at Lv. 49-50. The catch is that Black and White don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Lickitung Guide
In Black & White, 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 & White, 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 & White, 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 & White, 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves