Litleo Best Moveset
Fire/Normal at 73 Sp. Atk and 72 Speed. AbilityMoxie boosts Attack after KOs, which doesn't help a special attacker. AbilityUnnerve prevents berry consumption. Pre-evolution stats. Evolve to Pyroar for 109 Sp. Atk and 106 Speed.
Litleo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Litleo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Moxie with Shellbell, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Litleo best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Flame Charge
- Return
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Litleo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Litleo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Moxie with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Crunch
- Hyper Voice
- Flame Charge
Litleo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Litleo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Moxie with Eviolite, favoring a Naughty nature.
Utility Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Overheat
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Litleo Weakness
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 |
What is Litleo Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Litleo
Swampert can KO Litleo with Earthquake (125-147%). Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (230-271%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 145-171%.
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x125-147%KO Flip Turn 2x76-89% Liquidation 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x230-271%KO Close Combat 2x230-271%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x145-171%KO Rapid Spin24-29% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x149-175%KO Stone Edge 2x149-175%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Litleo
Litleo's scattered across 16 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.
Where To Catch Litleo in SV
Litleo is your first catch on the way to Litleo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-80 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Litleo ✓East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-32OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-32OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.18-32OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.18-32OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-32OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.18-32OverworldRate 18%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.61Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PyroarEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.35-54OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.35-54OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.35-54OverworldRate 2%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.62Overworldor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Litleo appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Litleo in LZA
Litleo is your first catch on the way to Litleo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 6-57 across 4 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Litleo ✓Wild Zone 3Lv.6-8OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 3Lv.23-24OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into PyroarWild Zone 17Lv.44-47OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 17Lv.56-57OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
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.
How to Obtain Litleo in USUM
The path to Litleo starts with Litleo at Lv. 49-57 via gift and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Litleo ✓Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPC
Step 2Catch or Evolve into PyroarPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%Shaking spotor evolve from Litleo (Step 1)
Litleo can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Litleo from X & Y, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Legends: Z-A and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Litleo in SM
- Step 1Litleo ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Pyroar with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Litleo egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Poké Pelago, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Five). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 3. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Pyroar
Base Stats
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.
Litleo Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 50 Attack and 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.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves