Is Litleo Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Breed-only. Fire/Normal that evolves to Pyroar. Blaziken, Arcanine, and Camerupt all outperform it as Fire options in Hoenn. The Normal secondary typing doesn't add enough.
Roxanne's team hits Litleo's weaknesses hard.
Litleo has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Litleo has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Litleo trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Norman's typing presses Litleo's defenses.
Litleo trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Tate & Liza's team hits Litleo's weaknesses hard.
Litleo trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Litleo has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Litleo trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Litleo has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Litleo's weaknesses hard.
Litleo trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Litleo cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Litleo in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Litleo isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Litleo from X & Y, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Litleo to Litleo is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Litleo in ORAS
Step 1Litleo ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 22, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Poké Pelago. 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
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
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Shellos builds →Surf 2x84-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x40-49% | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Piplup builds →Surf 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x78-93% Rock Tomb 2x40-49% Mud-Slap 2x13-18% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Shellos builds →Surf 2x80-96% Mud Bomb 2x40-48% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Piplup builds →Surf 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Tympole builds →Surf 2x76-90% Mud Shot 2x34-40% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x187-220%KO Bulldoze 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x129-152%KO Dig 2x48-58% Rock Smash 2x27-31% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x80-94% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x104-123%KO Dig 2x77-92% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Surf 2x42-51% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x113-134%KO Dig 2x82-96% Rock Tomb 2x61-72% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x189-222%KO Bulldoze 2x58-70% Rock Tomb 2x58-70% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x115-135%KO Dig 2x101-119%KO Power-Up Punch 2x51-61% Surf 2x57-67% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x128-152%KO Dig 2x49-58% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x80-94% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x102-121%KO Dig 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x58-70% Surf 2x42-49% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x193-227%KO Bulldoze 2x60-70% Rock Tomb 2x60-70% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x119-140%KO Dig 2x104-123%KO Power-Up Punch 2x54-64% Surf 2x60-70% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x81-96% Bulldoze 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x138-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x185-218%KO Stone Edge 2x102-121%KO Dig 2x83-98% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x197-232%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Power-Up Punch 2x53-63% Surf 2x59-69% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x193-227%KO Stone Edge 2x98-116%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x193-227%KO Stone Edge 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x79-94% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x170-201%KO Dig 2x90-106%KO Focus Blast 2x119-140%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x176-208%KO Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Stone Edge 2x98-115%KO Surf 2x41-49% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x183-215%KO Earthquake 2x102-120%KO Stone Edge 2x102-120%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x194-229%KO Earthquake 2x129-153%KO Brick Break 2x98-115%KO Surf 2x57-68% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x191-224%KO Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Stone Edge 2x98-115%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x191-224%KO Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Stone Edge 2x98-115%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x293-345%KO Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO Surf 2x57-67% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x189-223%KO Stone Edge 2x158-186%KO Earthquake 2x106-124%KO | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x198-233%KO Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Stone Edge 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x224-264%KO Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x75-89% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x185-217%KO Earthquake 2x102-121%KO Stone Edge 2x102-121%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Litleo with Earthquake (182-214%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (173-204%). Rhyperior's Earthquake also KOs at 205-241%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x182-214%KO Rapid Spin30-36% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x173-204%KO Scald 2x69-82% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litleo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x205-241%KO Stone Edge 2x205-241%KO | ||
Litleo Evolutions
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
ORAS Litleo Best Moveset
Fire/Normal at 73 Sp. Atk. AbilityMoxie as a hidden ability raises Attack on KOs. Fire handles Fairy types. Normal faces no Fairy resistance. The moveset fires dual TermStab at pre-evolution levels. Pyroar one evolution away.
Best Build
Litleo best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Flame Charge
- Return
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 Fire Blast, they expand what Litleo can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body.
They set off on their own from their pride and live by themselves to become stronger. These hot-blooded Pokémon are quick to fight.
Litleo Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 physical attacker with base 50 Attack.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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