Is Litwick Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Ghost/Fire with AbilityFlash Fire absorbing Fire for a power boost. Wild in Celestial Tower. Chandelure at Dusk Stone is one of the strongest special attackers in BW2. Worth the mid-game investment.
Litwick trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Litwick has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Litwick has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Litwick trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Clay's team hits Litwick's weaknesses hard.
Litwick trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's team hits Lampent's weaknesses hard.
Chandelure trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Chandelure has the type edge here and should clean up Shauntal's team.
Chandelure trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Chandelure has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Chandelure trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Chandelure trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Litwick on Celestial Tower (walking, Lv 27-30, common).
Your Litwick should hit Level 41 before you reach Drayden, at typical leveling pace.
You can pick up the Dusk Stone in Chargestone Cave. 8 other locations are also available.
How to Get Litwick in Black 2 & White 2
Litwick appears at high spawn rates across 10 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 B2W2
Litwick is your first catch on the way to Litwick. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-33 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Litwick ✓Celestial Tower - 2FLv.27-30FloorRate 100%AnyCelestial Tower - 3FLv.28-31FloorRate 100%AnyCelestial Tower - 4FLv.29-32FloorRate 100%AnyCelestial Tower - 5FLv.30-33FloorRate 100%AnyStrange HouseLv.31-33FloorRate 30%Any
Step 2Evolve into Lampent
Step 3Evolve into Chandelure
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 6 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 |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Litwick Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Litwick
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x119-141%KO Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Thief 2x41-48% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x65-76% Rock Tomb 2x35-43% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x119-141%KO Rock Slide 2x75-89% Bite 2x59-71% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x103-122%KO Dig 2x103-122%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x86-103%KO Ominous Wind 2x80-95% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x116-136%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Thief 2x40-48% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x64-75% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x61-73% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x83-99% Ominous Wind 2x77-92% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x183-216%KO Shadow Claw 2x86-102%KO Rock Slide 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x145-171%KO Dig 2x54-64% | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Samurott builds →Surf 2x145-171%KO Dig 2x76-90% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x114-135%KO Shadow Claw 2x68-80% Rock Slide 2x73-86% Thief 2x39-46% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Golduck builds →Surf 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x57-68% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x187-220%KO Shadow Claw 2x88-103%KO Rock Slide 2x94-112%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Samurott builds →Surf 2x148-175%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x188-223%KO Shadow Ball 2x85-100%KO Dig 2x57-67% | ||
 Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x199-235%KO Bulldoze 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% Astonish 2x28-33% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Lapras builds →Surf 2x121-143%KO Bulldoze 2x52-62% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x187-220%KO Shadow Claw 2x88-104%KO Rock Slide 2x94-110%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Samurott builds →Surf 2x146-172%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x188-222%KO Shadow Ball 2x84-99% Dig 2x56-66% | ||
Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x198-234%KO Bulldoze 2x54-63% Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Astonish 2x28-33% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Lapras builds →Hydro Pump 2x152-180%KO Bulldoze 2x52-61% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x335-395%KO Earthquake 2x149-176%KO Assurance 2x75-89% Surf 2x65-76% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x149-176%KO Stone Edge 2x186-219%KO Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Shadow Claw 2x87-103%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x188-222%KO Shadow Ball 2x84-99% Dig 2x55-65% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x122-143%KO Surf 2x111-131%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Stone Edge 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x226-266%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Shadow Claw 2x71-84% Feint Attack 2x61-71% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Litwick with Earthquake (151-178%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (106-124%). Rhyperior's Earthquake also KOs at 255-300%.
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x151-178%KO Rock Slide 2x76-90% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x106-124%KO Scald 2x70-82% Ice Beam13-15% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x255-300%KO Stone Edge 2x255-300%KO Megahorn25-30% | ||
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 ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Litwick View Weavile builds →Ice Shard18-22% | ||
Litwick Evolutions
Three stages ahead. Litwick grows into Lampent, then pushes on to Chandelure. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool 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 45 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Acid, Acid Armor, Captivate and 4 more to offspring.
B2W2 Litwick Best Moveset
Ghost/Fire at 65 Sp. Atk with AbilityFlash Fire absorbing Fire for a power boost and AbilityInfiltrator as a hidden ability bypassing screens. The moveset fires dual TermStab at pre-evolution levels. Chandelure two evolutions away adds one of the highest Sp. Atk stats in the game.
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
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Acid and Acid Armor from the egg pool give Litwick something extra.
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
Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when it absorbs life force from people or Pokémon.
Litwick Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, 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.
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 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