Stats & Training
Bulk defines Lickilicky's stat line. HP and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 3 HP EVs.
Lickilicky’s strange tongue can stretch to many times the length of its body. No one has figured out how Lickilicky’s tongue can stretch so far.
Lickilicky can do just about anything with its tongue, which is as dexterous as the human hand. In contrast, Lickilicky’s use of its fingers is clumsy.
Lickilicky Weakness
Lickilicky's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Lickilicky's overall bulk (110/95/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Lickilicky for 75-88%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lickilicky View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x75-88% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against LickilickyView Urshifu → | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Getting Lickilicky requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Lickitung. Breed this form to get Lickitung eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Lickitung), and Lickilicky peaks at 515 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lickilicky to get Lickitung eggs easily using 64 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Belch, Curse, Hammer Arm and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Lickilicky Best Moveset
Oblivious gives Lickilicky passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Lickilicky best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Explosion
- Protect
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Lickilicky won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Self-Destruct and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Lickilicky in Sword & Shield
You're catching Lickitung first, not Lickilicky. Lickitung appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Lickilicky in Sword & Shield
Lickitung is your first catch on the way to Lickilicky. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-18 across 36 total spots in the chain.
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Lickilicky Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Lickilicky C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 515 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Knock Off with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Lucario (Fighting) when using Lickilicky. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Lickilicky has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Own Tempo prevents confusion. That's the one you want on Lickilicky. Cloud Nine is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Oblivious works too if your team needs something different.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Lickilicky is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Sword & Shield, run Knock Off, Wish, Protect, and Toxic on Lickilicky. Knock Off is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Lickilicky spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
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