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.
Being licked by its long, saliva-covered tongue leaves a tingling sensation. Extending its tongue retracts its tail.
Being licked by its long, saliva-covered tongue leaves a tingling sensation. Extending its tongue retracts its tail.
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)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x99-116%KO Rock Smash 2x44-53% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x137-162%KO Jump Kick 2x106-125%KO Aura Sphere 2x68-80% Drain Punch 2x80-95% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x43-51% Arm Thrust 2x17-20% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x43-52% Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x123-146%KO Brick Break 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x30-37% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x50-60% Force Palm 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-147%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x43-50% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Wake-Up Slap 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x50-60% Force Palm 2x40-48% Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x74-87% Rock Smash 2x33-40% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x74-87% Rock Smash 2x33-40% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x125-147%KO Brick Break 2x80-94% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x91-108%KO Hammer Arm 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% Wake-Up Slap 2x64-75% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x89-106%KO Brick Break 2x53-62% Rock Smash 2x28-34% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x99-116%KO Rock Smash 2x44-53% Double Kick 2x34-40% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x127-149%KO Brick Break 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x91-107%KO Hammer Arm 2x91-107%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% Wake-Up Slap 2x65-76% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Lickitung for 62-74%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x62-74% Mach Punch 2x34-40% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lickitung View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch10-13% Stone Edge26-31% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 67 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Belly Drum, Body Slam and 8 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Lickitung Best Moveset
Owntempo gives Lickitung passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Eviolite keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Lickitung best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Tail
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Power Whip and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Lickitung also picks up coverage across 13 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
Black 2 & White 2 Lickitung Locations
2 encounter spots for Lickitung at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Lickitung in Black 2 & White 2
Lickitung Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, Lickitung fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 55 Attack. 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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.
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- 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