An unusually even spread gives Litleo flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV.
When Litleo are young, female Pyroar will teach them how to hunt. Once the Litleo mature, they will leave the pride and set out on their own.
The more a Litleo trains its body and spirit by battling mighty enemies, the hotter its mane will grow.
Litleo's Fire/Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Litleo for 77-91%. Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 101-119%.
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x77-91% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x119-140%KO Knock Off39-46% Close Combat 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x125-147%KO Flip Turn 2x76-89% Knock Off27-32% | ||
One evolution ahead. Litleo grows into Pyroar through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 138 total stats over Litleo. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Litleo with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Litleo with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Naughty nature maximize that, and Moxie handles the rest.
Best Build
Litleo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Utility Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Overheat
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Overheat
- Hyper Voice
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Litleo. TMs unlock Dark and Flying coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Double-Edge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Litleo. TMs unlock Dark and Ground coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Double-Edge into something with actual range.
You'll want to breed for Entrainment and Fire Spin on Litleo. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Overheat and Flare Blitz, they expand what Litleo can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Entrainment and Fire Spin on Litleo. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Overheat and Flare Blitz, they expand what Litleo can actually threaten in practice.
Litleo's scattered across 12 spots in mid-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 Litleo in Scarlet & Violet
Litleo appears in 12 walking locations at Lv. 18-32 across Violet and Scarlet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
No wild encounters for Litleo in Legends: Z-A. It's available in X, Ultra Sun, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Litleo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
Litleo is handed to you at Poké Pelago. 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 Litleo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Litleo doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from X, Ultra Sun, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Litleo is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Receive as a gift in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Litleo is meant to evolve into Pyroar. At 369 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Rivalry increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. That's the one you want on Litleo. Moxie is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Unnerve works too if your team needs something different.
Base 72 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Litleo is a special attacker with base 73 Sp. Atk.
You can run Litleo through the first few routes without issues. 369 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Pyroar as fast as you can.
Litleo joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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