Stats & Training
Lickitung's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP stat exp per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
Its tongue spans almost 7 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 |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x133-156%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Submission 2x82-96% Rolling Kick 2x62-73% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Primeape builds →Submission 2x74-87% Karate Chop 2x46-55% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Submission 2x71-84% Karate Chop 2x44-53% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Submission 2x58-69% Karate Chop 2x38-45% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Submission 2x58-69% Karate Chop 2x38-45% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x81-96% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Submission 2x59-71% Karate Chop 2x38-45% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Submission 2x59-71% Karate Chop 2x38-45% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x82-97% Rolling Kick 2x60-72% Double Kick 2x31-37% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Submission 2x59-69% Karate Chop 2x37-45% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Submission 2x59-69% Karate Chop 2x37-45% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hitmonlee builds →Jump Kick 2x98-115%KO Submission 2x78-92% Rolling Kick 2x60-71% Double Kick 2x31-37% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Submission 2x57-67% Karate Chop 2x36-42% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machop builds →Submission 2x57-67% Karate Chop 2x36-42% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Primeape builds →Submission 2x74-87% Karate Chop 2x46-55% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x133-156%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Submission 2x82-96% Rolling Kick 2x62-73% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Submission 2x71-84% Karate Chop 2x44-53% | ||
In Yellow, Machamp can KO Lickitung with Submission (86-101%).
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machamp builds →Earthquake36-42% Body Slam30-36% Submission 2x86-101%KO | ||
Yellow Evolution
Lickitung evolves into Lickilicky, but can't breed. At 370 stats as a Normal type, evolution is the only path. Evolving adds up to 145 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Lickitung Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Body Slam
- Earthquake
- Hyper Beam
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Lickitung's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hyper Beam and Skull Bash, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Ice and Water coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Yellow Lickitung Locations
Lickitung tops out at moderate rates across 1 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Lickitung in Yellow
Lickitung Guide
In Yellow, 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 370 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Yellow, 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.
In Yellow, 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 Yellow, 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.
For Yellow, the core moveset is Body Slam, Earthquake, Hyper Beam, and Swords Dance. Body Slam leads at 14% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
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