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.
If this Pokémon’s sticky saliva gets on you and you don’t clean it off, an intense itch will set in. The itch won’t go away, either.
Bug Pokémon are Lickitung’s main food source. This Pokémon paralyzes its prey with a lick from its long tongue, then swallows the prey whole.
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 |
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x53-63% Circle Throw 2x49-58% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x53-63% Revenge 2x49-58% | ||
 Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x51-61% Circle Throw 2x48-57% Arm Thrust 2x14-18% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x54-64% Low Sweep 2x48-57% Revenge 2x45-54% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x55-65% Revenge 2x55-65% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x43-52% Double Kick 2x32-39% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x48-58% Circle Throw 2x46-55% Arm Thrust 2x13-16% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x52-61% Low Sweep 2x48-58% Revenge 2x46-55% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x65-77% Low Sweep 2x55-64% Revenge 2x50-60% | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x60-72% Revenge 2x56-67% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x63-74% Low Sweep 2x59-69% Circle Throw 2x55-64% Revenge 2x55-64% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x79-94% Low Sweep 2x69-82% Revenge 2x65-77% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Vital Throw 2x63-74% Low Sweep 2x59-69% Revenge 2x55-64% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x67-80% Low Sweep 2x55-66% Revenge 2x52-61% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x62-73% Revenge 2x57-68% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Passimian builds →Low Sweep 2x67-80% Revenge 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x62-73% Low Sweep 2x57-68% Circle Throw 2x53-63% Revenge 2x53-63% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x80-94% Low Sweep 2x70-82% Revenge 2x66-77% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x64-75% Brick Break 2x60-71% Low Sweep 2x52-62% Revenge 2x49-58% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x101-120%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Low Sweep 2x67-79% Revenge 2x61-73% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x67-79% Low Sweep 2x58-69% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x65-77% Revenge 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x40-47% | ||
 Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x65-77% Revenge 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x80-95% Submission 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x54-64% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x103-121%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Low Sweep 2x68-80% Revenge 2x62-74% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x68-80% Low Sweep 2x59-70% Revenge 2x55-66% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x77-90% Low Sweep 2x66-78% Revenge 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x42-49% | ||
Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x64-76% Revenge 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x106-125%KO Flying Press 2x82-96% Submission 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x62-74% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x106-125%KO Brick Break 2x80-94% Low Sweep 2x69-81% Revenge 2x64-75% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Pangoro builds →Brick Break 2x78-92% Vital Throw 2x74-87% Low Sweep 2x69-81% Circle Throw 2x64-75% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x69-81% Low Sweep 2x60-72% Revenge 2x56-66% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x77-91% Low Sweep 2x67-79% Revenge 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x42-49% | ||
In Sword & Shield, 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% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 64 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Belch, Curse, Hammer Arm and 1 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield Lickitung Locations
You'll want early-game access before hunting Lickitung. Moderate rates across 36 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Lickitung in Sword & Shield
walking encounters for Lickitung across 36 spots at Lv. 10-18. The catch is that Sword and Shield don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Lickitung Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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