Stats & Training
Lickitung's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
Its tongue has well-developed nerves that run to the very tip, so it can be deftly manipulated.
Its long tongue, slathered with a gooey saliva, sticks to anything, so it is very useful.
Lickitung Weakness
Lickitung is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Lickitung can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x47-56% Arm Thrust 2x17-20% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Drain Punch 2x39-46% Brick Break 2x39-46% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x46-54% Brick Break 2x49-58% Vital Throw 2x46-54% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x59-69% Drain Punch 2x38-45% Brick Break 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x40-48% Brick Break 2x49-59% Vital Throw 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x129-153%KO Focus Blast 2x62-74% Brick Break 2x67-79% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x110-130%KO Focus Blast 2x50-59% Brick Break 2x58-68% Karate Chop 2x38-45% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x67-79% Focus Blast 2x55-65% Drain Punch 2x36-42% Brick Break 2x36-42% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x89-105%KO Focus Blast 2x38-45% Brick Break 2x45-54% Vital Throw 2x42-51% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x33-40% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x134-158%KO Focus Blast 2x64-76% Submission 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x69-81% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x112-132%KO Focus Blast 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x58-69% Karate Chop 2x38-46% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x69-81% High Jump Kick 2x60-71% Focus Blast 2x56-66% Drain Punch 2x36-43% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x91-107%KO Focus Blast 2x38-46% Brick Break 2x47-56% Vital Throw 2x43-51% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x62-73% Submission 2x70-83% Brick Break 2x66-78% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x108-128%KO Focus Blast 2x50-60% Brick Break 2x55-65% Karate Chop 2x37-44% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x66-78% High Jump Kick 2x57-68% Focus Blast 2x53-63% Drain Punch 2x35-42% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x89-104%KO Focus Blast 2x37-44% Brick Break 2x46-55% Vital Throw 2x42-50% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x63-74% Cross Chop 2x89-105%KO Submission 2x72-85% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x110-130%KO Focus Blast 2x51-60% Cross Chop 2x74-87% Brick Break 2x57-67% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x68-81% High Jump Kick 2x59-69% Focus Blast 2x54-65% Drain Punch 2x36-43% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x89-105%KO Close Combat 2x72-85% Focus Blast 2x38-45% Brick Break 2x46-54% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x19-22% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Heracross can KO Lickitung with Close Combat (152-179%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x152-179%KO Megahorn76-89% Stone Edge42-50% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against LickitungView Machamp → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Evolving Lickitung into Lickilicky takes knowing a specific move. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 130 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lickitung easily with 63 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Belly Drum, Body Slam and 8 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Lickitung Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Power Whip and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Lickitung also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Lickitung Locations
Lickitung starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Lickitung in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Lickitung Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Lickitung isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Lickilicky to unlock its full potential. At 385 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Lickitung's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 30 Speed, Lickitung won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Own Tempo is the go-to ability for Lickitung. It prevents confusion. Its hidden ability Cloud Nine can work in specific setups. Oblivious is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Lickitung fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 60 Sp. Atk). Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Lickitung does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Lickilicky before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Lickitung has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 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