Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Lillipup's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Though it is a very brave Pokémon, it’s also smart enough to check its foe’s strength and avoid battle.
Though it is a very brave Pokémon, it’s also smart enough to check its foe’s strength and avoid battle.
Lillipup Weakness
Type-wise, Lillipup takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Lillipup's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| 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 Lillipup View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x195-230%KO Rock Smash 2x89-105%KO Double Kick 2x68-80% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x273-323%KO Jump Kick 2x213-250%KO Aura Sphere 2x136-160%KO Drain Punch 2x159-188%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x146-173%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x146-173%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x208-245%KO Brick Break 2x157-185%KO Rock Smash 2x85-100%KO Arm Thrust 2x33-40% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x78-94% Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x107-126%KO Rock Smash 2x59-71% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x240-282%KO Brick Break 2x149-176%KO Rock Smash 2x84-99% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x171-201%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x95-113%KO Force Palm 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x53-64% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x242-284%KO Brick Break 2x151-178%KO Rock Smash 2x82-97% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x175-206%KO Brick Break 2x132-156%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x122-144%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x172-203%KO Brick Break 2x100-119%KO Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x95-113%KO Force Palm 2x76-91% Rock Smash 2x53-63% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x142-168%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x50-59% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x142-168%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x50-59% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x248-292%KO Brick Break 2x156-184%KO Rock Smash 2x85-101%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x180-212%KO Hammer Arm 2x180-212%KO Brick Break 2x136-160%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x127-150%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x176-207%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x195-230%KO Rock Smash 2x89-105%KO Double Kick 2x68-80% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x146-173%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x146-173%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x253-298%KO Brick Break 2x159-188%KO Rock Smash 2x87-103%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x183-215%KO Hammer Arm 2x183-215%KO Brick Break 2x138-163%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x129-153%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Lillipup with Drain Punch (232-273%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lillipup View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x232-273%KO Mach Punch 2x123-145%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Lillipup kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Herdier all the way to Stoutland. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lillipup easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Endure, Fire Fang and 8 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Lillipup Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Charm and Endure aren't available any other way for Lillipup, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Giga Impact and Last Resort for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Lillipup Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 2 locations. Lillipup's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Lillipup in Black 2 & White 2
Lillipup Guide
Lillipup evolves into Herdier at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Black 2 & White 2, For a casual playthrough, Lillipup works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Herdier. That's where the stats start mattering.
Lillipup is catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Lillipup has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Lillipup has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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