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.
Instead of its hands, it uses its tongue, which can stretch to twice this Pokémon’s height. Lickitung’s sticky saliva grips anything.
Instead of its hands, it uses its tongue, which can stretch to twice this Pokémon’s height. Lickitung’s sticky saliva grips anything.
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 |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x124-146%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Revenge 2x54-66% Rock Smash 2x41-51% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x109-128%KO Brick Break 2x60-70% Low Sweep 2x53-64% Revenge 2x47-57% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-108%KO High Jump Kick 2x79-93% Focus Blast 2x74-87% Drain Punch 2x47-55% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x64-76% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-108%KO High Jump Kick 2x79-93% Focus Blast 2x74-87% Drain Punch 2x47-55% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x64-76% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x88-104%KO High Jump Kick 2x78-92% Focus Blast 2x71-84% Drain Punch 2x46-55% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x131-154%KO Focus Blast 2x63-74% Brick Break 2x67-79% Vital Throw 2x63-74% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x76-89% Focus Blast 2x69-82% Drain Punch 2x44-53% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x66-78% Vital Throw 2x62-73% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x74-88% Focus Blast 2x69-81% Drain Punch 2x44-51% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Focus Blast 2x61-73% Brick Break 2x65-77% Vital Throw 2x60-71% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x74-88% Focus Blast 2x69-81% Drain Punch 2x44-51% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Focus Blast 2x61-73% Brick Break 2x65-77% Vital Throw 2x60-71% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Buzzwole can KO Lickitung with Close Combat (162-191%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Lickitung for 36-42%.
 Buzzwole BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemRocky Helmet NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Buzzwole builds →Close Combat 2x162-191%KO Earthquake45-53% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch19-23% Rock Slide36-42% Knock Off31-36% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 63 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Belch, Belly Drum and 7 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Lickitung Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Lickitung Locations
Lickitung's scattered across 16 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.
Best Locations to Catch Lickitung in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Lickitung appears in 16 walking locations at Lv. 16-63 across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Lickitung Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Lickitung fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 60 Sp. Atk). 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
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- 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