Stats & Training
Lileep's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV per defeat. Standard growth curve to level.
It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Lileep Weakness
Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel moves hit Lileep for super-effective damage. Storm Drain grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x92-109%KO Mirror Shot 2x76-89% Magnet Bomb 2x47-55% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x83-98% Iron Head 2x74-87% X-Scissor 2x49-58% Metal Claw 2x47-55% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x83-98% X-Scissor 2x49-58% Rock Smash 2x38-45% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x119-140%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x48-57% Arm Thrust 2x20-23% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Probopass builds →Magnet Bomb 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x60-72% Magnet Bomb 2x32-38% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x64-75% Rock Smash 2x38-44% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 2x45-55% Fury Cutter 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 2x40-48% Struggle Bug 2x28-34% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x49-58% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x141-167%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x48-58% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x62-73% Struggle Bug 2x35-42% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x59-70% Magnet Bomb 2x30-36% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x103-121%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 2x43-52% Fury Cutter 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x141-166%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Rock Smash 2x50-59% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x75-88% Iron Head 2x61-72% Metal Claw 2x38-46% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x25-29% Metal Claw 2x31-38% Rock Smash 2x16-20% Pin Missile 2x12-14% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x71-83% Mirror Shot 2x56-67% Magnet Bomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x34-40% Gear Grind 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x84-99% Iron Head 2x75-88% Metal Claw 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x39-46% Double Kick 2x29-35% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x144-170%KO Megahorn 2x144-170%KO Brick Break 2x91-108%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x76-90% Iron Head 2x62-73% Metal Claw 2x39-46% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x83-98% Iron Head 2x74-87% X-Scissor 2x49-58% Metal Claw 2x47-55% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x83-98% X-Scissor 2x49-58% Rock Smash 2x38-45% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x145-170%KO Megahorn 2x145-170%KO Brick Break 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x76-89% Iron Head 2x61-72% Metal Claw 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x70-83% Mirror Shot 2x57-68% Magnet Bomb 2x28-34% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Lileep with Drain Punch (130-153%). Magnezone threatens a KO with Flash Cannon (119-141%). Mamoswine's Superpower also KOs at 196-231%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x130-153%KO Mach Punch 2x70-82% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt33-39% Flash Cannon 2x119-141%KO Volt Switch26-31% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake123-144%KO Ice Shard 2x99-116%KO Superpower 2x196-231%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin7-9% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lileep View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x74-87% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Lileep evolves into Cradily. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Lileep. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lileep with 25 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group. Pass egg moves like Barrier, Curse, Endure and 6 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Lileep Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Lileep picks up Barrier and Curse only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Solar Beam and Energy Ball while Ghost and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Lileep in Black 2 & White 2
Lileep is handed to you at Nacrene City. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations to Catch Lileep in Black 2 & White 2
Lileep Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Lileep isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Cradily to unlock its full potential. At 355 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Lapras (Ice), Hitmonlee (Fighting), and Scizor (Bug) when using Lileep. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steel-type attackers are also a problem. At base 23 Speed, Lileep won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Storm Drain on Lileep. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Lileep also gets Suction Cups, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Lileep's hidden ability is Storm Drain. Redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
In Black 2 & White 2, Lileep fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 61 Sp. Atk. Base 23 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Lileep first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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