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.
Its tongue spans almost seven feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis.
Its tongue spans almost seven feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis.
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 |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x133-156%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Brick Break 2x77-91% Rolling Kick 2x62-73% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Superpower 2x105-124%KO Submission 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x66-78% Karate Chop 2x44-53% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Hawlucha can KO Lickitung with High Jump Kick (146-172%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Lickitung for 36-42%.
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics31-37% High Jump Kick 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch19-23% Knock Off31-36% Rock Slide36-42% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Lickitung Best Moveset
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Thrash and Power Whip 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
walking encounters for Lickitung across 6 spots at Lv. 51-56. The catch is that Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Lickitung Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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