Lillipup sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Stoutland as fast as possible. Part of the Gen 5 roster. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively.
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.
Lillipup Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Lillipup easily with 138 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like After You, Covet, Howl and 3 more to offspring.
Best Build
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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
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
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.
At 275 BST, Lillipup is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Herdier before bringing it to any serious fight.
Lillipup's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Lillipup evolves into Herdier at level 16. Lillipup is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Vital Spirit is the go-to ability for Lillipup. It prevents sleep. Its hidden ability Run Away can work in specific setups. Pickup is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Lillipup is a physical attacker with base 60 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Lillipup appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- 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 VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A