Nothing fancy in Lillipup's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon is courageous but also cautious. It uses the soft fur covering its face to collect information about its surroundings.
This Pokémon is far brighter than the average child, and Lillipup won’t forget the love it receives or any abuse it suffers.
Type-wise, Lillipup takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Lillipup's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Conkeldurr can KO Lillipup with Drain Punch (232-273%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x123-145%KO Drain Punch 2x232-273%KO Knock Off67-79% Facade72-85% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Lillipup kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Herdier all the way to Stoutland. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lillipup easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Lillipup threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fairy standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Last Resort and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Lillipup threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Last Resort and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Lillipup threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Last Resort and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Lillipup threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Last Resort and switchins need to think twice.
Lillipup is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Lillipup in Sword & Shield
Lillipup's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 36 walking spots at Lv. 10-21 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 16 locations. Lillipup's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Lillipup in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You can catch Lillipup through 16 walking encounters from Lv. 11-17, but availability differs between Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Lillipup's scattered across 12 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Lillipup in Sun & Moon
walking encounters for Lillipup across 12 spots at Lv. 11-17. The catch is that Moon and Sun don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Lillipup's scattered across 6 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Lillipup in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
walking encounters for Lillipup across 6 spots at Lv. 2-3. The catch is that Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Lillipup evolves into Herdier at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For a casual playthrough, Lillipup works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Herdier. That's where the stats start mattering.
Lillipup is catchable across 7 games. Debuted in Sword & Shield and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Since Black & White, Lillipup has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Lillipup has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 5BWDebut
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