Litwick Best Moveset
Ghost/Fire at 65 Sp. Atk and 20 Speed. AbilityFlash Fire grants Fire immunity and boosts Fire moves. Pre-evolution stats with strong typing. The moveset can't compete at these numbers. Evolve through to Chandelure for 145 Sp. Atk and the strongest special Fire output available.
Litwick saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Litwick's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Litwick best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Tank Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Litwick saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Litwick maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flashfire with Leftovers, favoring a Sassy nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Fire Blast
- Overheat
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Litwick saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Litwick maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Ghostmemory, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Flame Burst
- Calm Mind
- Hex
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Litwick saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Litwick maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flashfire with Focus Sash, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Minimize
- Pain Split
Recommended Teammates
Litwick saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Litwick maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Litwick Weakness
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 |
What is Litwick Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Litwick
Swampert can KO Litwick with Earthquake (144-169%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (166-195%). Rhyperior's Earthquake also KOs at 170-200%.
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x144-169%KO Flip Turn 2x87-102%KO Liquidation 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x166-195%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x170-200%KO Stone Edge 2x170-200%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x92-108%KO Energy Ball17-20% Flamethrower25-30% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x91-107%KO Ice Shard14-17% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Litwick
moderate rates for Litwick across 10 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Litwick in SV
The path to Litwick starts with Litwick at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Litwick ✓Crystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldNightInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldNightKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldNightOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LampentInfernal PassLv.41-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.41-60OverworldNightor evolve from Litwick (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ChandelureBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Chandelure egg.
Litwick doesn't appear wild. Catch Litwick instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it through a special method to get Litwick. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Litwick in LZA
- Step 1Litwick ✓
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into LampentWild Zone 17Lv.45-46OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Litwick (Step 1)
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into ChandelureWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Lampent (Step 2)
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.
Where To Catch Litwick in SwSh
Litwick is your first catch on the way to Litwick. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Litwick ✓Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 30%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LampentOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 14%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 5%Overcastor evolve from Litwick (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ChandelureBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Chandelure egg.
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.
Where To Catch Litwick in USUM
- Step 1Litwick ✓Hau'oli CemeteryLv.9GrassIsland Scan (Saturday)
Step 2Evolve into Lampent
Step 3Evolve into Chandelure
Base Stats
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.
Litwick Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
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