Lickitung
TL;DR. Lickitung is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 385. Its tongue can be extended like a chameleon's. It leaves a tingling sensation when it licks enemies.
Its tongue can be extended like a chameleon's. It leaves a tingling sensation when it licks enemies.
Stat spread.
Total of 385. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Lickitung in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Lickitung reaches 1,411 CP at level 40 and 1,614 CP as a best buddy.
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Lickitung in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Lickitung across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #166 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Lickitung.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lickitung, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Lickitung?
Lickitung is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Lickitung weak to?
Lickitung takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Lickitung resistant to?
Lickitung is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Lickitung evolve?
Lickitung evolves into Lickilicky (Know Rollout move, level up).
What generation is Lickitung from?
Lickitung was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0108.
What are Lickitung's base stats?
Lickitung has HP 90, Attack 55, Defense 75, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 75, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 385.
What are Lickitung's abilities?
Lickitung can have the abilities Own Tempo, Oblivious, plus the Hidden Ability Cloud Nine.
Is Lickitung legendary or mythical?
No. Lickitung is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Lickitung's best stat?
Lickitung's highest base stat is HP at 90, which ranks 31st of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Lickitung good?
Lickitung has a base stat total of 385, the 653rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Lickitung as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Lickitung is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Lickitung vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Lickitung | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 77 | +13 |
| Attack | 55 | 74 | -19 |
| Defense | 75 | 60 | +15 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 59 | +1 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 64 | +11 |
| Speed | 30 | 69 | -39 |
| Total | 385 | 403 | -18 |
Lickitung appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Lickitung is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Lickitung in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 22 games have a known habitat.
Lickitung appears in 25 episodes.
From EP052 (1998-07-09) through JN145 (2023-03-10).
- EP052 Princess vs. Princess Original 1999-09-04
- EP056 The Ultimate Test Original 1999-04-24
- EP086 The Lost Lapras Original 2000-01-22
- EP088 Pikachu Re-Volts Original 2000-02-05
- EP094 The Joy of Pokémon Original 2000-03-04
- EP097 A Shipful of Shivers Original 2000-03-25
- EP098 Meowth Rules! Original 2000-03-25
- EP108 The Pokémon Water War Original 2000-08-26
- EP115 Viva Las Lapras Original 2000-09-30
- EP117 A Tent Situation Original 2000-10-07
- EP119 Don't Touch That 'dile Original 2000-10-14
- EP128 The Chikorita Rescue Original 2000-11-25
+ 13 more episodes
- EP129 Once in a Blue Moon Original 2000-12-02
- EP130 The Whistle Stop Original 2000-12-02
- EP134 For Crying Out Loud Original 2001-01-20
- EP140 The Superhero Secret Original 2001-02-17
- EP146 Gettin' the Bugs Out Original 2001-03-17
- EP164 Type Casting Original 2001-09-01
- EP228 Espeon, Not Included Original 2002-09-24
- DP098 If the Scarf Fits, Wear It! Diamond & Pearl 2009-03-21
- XY001 Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! XY 2014-01-18
- SM018 A Seasoned Search! Sun & Moon 2017-07-01
- SM072 Sours for the Sweet! Sun & Moon 2018-09-29
- SM130 Battling Besties! Sun & Moon 2019-11-16
- JN145 Rocket Revengers! Journeys 2023-09-08
TCG Pocket appearances
7 Lickitung cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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