Between Chlorophyll and Grass typing, Lilligant carves out a strong competitive niche. It doubles its Speed in sun, which gives it an edge most Pokemon in its stat range don't have. Known as the Flowering Pokemon.
Lilligant's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It’s believed that even first-rate gardeners have a hard time getting the flower on a Lilligant’s head to bloom.
Essential oils made from Lilligant flowers have a sublime scent, but they’re also staggeringly expensive.
Lilligant Weakness
FragileFire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves hit Lilligant for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
Lilligant doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Petilil's line. Breed this form to get Petilil eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Petilil gave Lilligant the biggest boost in Speed (+60), bringing the total to 480 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Lilligant to get Petilil eggs using 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Healing Wish, Ingrain, Sweet Scent and 1 more.
Quiver Dance is the main STAB option after a Quiver Dance boost. Sitrus Berry gives Lilligant a one-time health recovery at low HP to survive the setup turn, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Best Lilligant Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Lilligant misses out on Healing Wish and Ingrain. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Leaf Storm and Solar Blade, with Normal and Bug coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Lilligant doesn't appear wild. Catch Petilil instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Lilligant. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Lilligant in Sword & Shield
Petilil is your first catch on the way to Lilligant. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 40-48 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PetililEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldGrassLv.43-4830%LateWaterAll WeatherEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordGrassLv.43-4830%LateWaterAll WeatherEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterSnowstormEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterSnowstormEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterIntense SunEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterIntense SunEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterSnowingEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterSnowingEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterSandstormEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterSandstormEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterRainingEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterRainingEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterHeavy FogEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterHeavy FogEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterOvercastEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterOvercastEASYHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterNormal WeatherEASYHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4516%LateWaterNormal Weather
Step 2Lilligant ✓
Don't let Lilligant's 480 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as an attacker.
Run Chlorophyll on Lilligant. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Lilligant also gets Own Tempo and Leaf Guard, but they don't compare.
Lilligant fills the attacker role. It's a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Lilligant appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Lilligant first appeared in Black & White and spans 9 games across 5 generations. It later gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A