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.
When it extends its over-six-foot-long tongue, its tail quivers. There is a possibility they are connected.
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)
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Infernape builds →Focus Punch 2x136-160%KO Close Combat 2x108-127%KO Focus Blast 2x108-127%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x158-185%KO Close Combat 2x127-149%KO Focus Blast 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x80-95% | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x137-162%KO Focus Blast 2x93-109%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% Revenge 2x57-67% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Gallade builds →Focus Punch 2x158-185%KO Close Combat 2x127-149%KO Focus Blast 2x75-89% Brick Break 2x80-95% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x88-104%KO High Jump Kick 2x77-91% Focus Blast 2x71-84% Drain Punch 2x44-53% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x163-192%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Rock Smash 2x46-54% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x158-187%KO Brick Break 2x81-97% Rock Smash 2x44-53% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x132-157%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Vital Throw 2x64-77% Revenge 2x57-67% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x160-189%KO Focus Blast 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x82-96% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x64-76% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-108%KO Focus Blast 2x74-87% Drain Punch 2x47-55% Brick Break 2x47-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x160-189%KO Focus Blast 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x82-96% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x64-76% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x91-108%KO Focus Blast 2x74-87% Drain Punch 2x47-55% Brick Break 2x47-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x153-181%KO Close Combat 2x124-147%KO Focus Blast 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x78-92% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x62-73% Submission 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x66-78% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x76-89% Focus Blast 2x69-82% Drain Punch 2x44-53% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Focus Blast 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x44-53% Revenge 2x37-44% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x153-180%KO Close Combat 2x121-144%KO Focus Blast 2x52-62% Brick Break 2x78-92% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Focus Blast 2x61-73% Cross Chop 2x85-101%KO Submission 2x69-81% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x74-88% Focus Blast 2x69-81% Drain Punch 2x44-51% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Focus Blast 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x45-54% Revenge 2x36-43% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x94-111%KO Focus Blast 2x49-58% Drain Punch 2x49-58% Brick Break 2x49-58% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x158-185%KO Close Combat 2x127-149%KO Focus Blast 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x80-95% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x131-155%KO Focus Blast 2x62-73% Cross Chop 2x88-104%KO Submission 2x71-84% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x88-104%KO High Jump Kick 2x77-91% Focus Blast 2x71-84% Drain Punch 2x44-53% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x89-105%KO Focus Blast 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x46-55% Revenge 2x37-44% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x99-116%KO Focus Blast 2x49-58% Drain Punch 2x51-60% Brick Break 2x51-60% | ||
In Platinum, 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 → | ||
Platinum 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 7 more to offspring.
Platinum 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
Platinum Lickitung Locations
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Lickitung in mid-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 Lickitung in Platinum
Lickitung Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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