Sp. Atk and Defense carry most of Litwick's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The flame on its head keeps its body slightly warm. This Pokémon takes lost children by the hand to guide them to the spirit world.
The younger the life this Pokémon absorbs, the brighter and eerier the flame on its head burns.
Litwick's Ghost/Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Lokix's Sucker Punch also KOs at 96-113%.
 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 View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x90-106%KO U Turn12-14% Sucker Punch 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x70-82% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x136-161%KO Knock Off 2x90-106%KO | ||
Three stages ahead. Litwick grows into Lampent, then pushes on to Chandelure. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 245 total stats over Litwick. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Litwick easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Eviolite makes Litwick bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Spread EVs with Modest nature handle the stat profile. The remaining moves keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Litwick best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Energy Ball
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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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Litwick. TMs unlock Poison and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Overheat and Flare Blitz into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Litwick picks up Flamethrower and Overheat along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Dark and Grass coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
The natural movepool does the job, but Acid Armor and Clear Smog from the egg pool give Litwick something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Acid and Acid Armor from the egg pool give Litwick something extra.
Litwick can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Litwick doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Litwick appears at high spawn rates across 6 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Litwick in Sword & Shield
6 walking encounters at Lv. 26-28 for Litwick across Sword and Shield. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
moderate rates across 2 locations for Litwick in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Litwick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Lampent at level 41 is the mid-stage. Push through to Chandelure using a Dusk Stone for the final form. 275 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 41 gets you Lampent. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can run Litwick through the first few routes without issues. 275 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Lampent as fast as you can.
Across 9 games, Litwick has solid availability. First showed up in Legends: Z-A. The latest games to include it are Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Litwick joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 6 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 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