TL;DR. Lileep is a rock/grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 355. It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Stat spread.
Total of 355. 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.
Lileep 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, Lileep reaches 1,291 CP at level 40 and 1,477 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Lileep first appeared on June 4, 2019, during Adventure Week 2019.
- Lileep
- Shadow
- Cradily by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 21 to Jul 28, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 to Jul 28, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 25 to Apr 1, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 16 to Aug 23, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 1 to Nov 4, 2019 | 2-star | A Regi Return |
| Jun 4 to Jun 12, 2019 | 1-star | Adventure Week 2019 |
Lileep in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Lileep across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #341 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Lileep.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lileep, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Lileep?
Lileep is a Rock/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Lileep weak to?
Lileep takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Lileep resistant to?
Lileep resists Normal, Electric. It has no full immunities.
How does Lileep evolve?
Lileep evolves into Cradily (Level 40).
What generation is Lileep from?
Lileep was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0345.
What are Lileep's base stats?
Lileep has HP 66, Attack 41, Defense 77, Special Attack 61, Special Defense 87, and Speed 23. Total base stat total: 355.
What are Lileep's abilities?
Lileep can have the ability Suction Cups, plus the Hidden Ability Storm Drain.
Is Lileep legendary or mythical?
No. Lileep is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Lileep's best stat?
Lileep's highest base stat is Special Defense at 87, which ranks 48th of 199 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Lileep good?
Lileep has a base stat total of 355, the 691st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 133rd among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Lileep's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Suction Cups does not change its matchups. With Storm Drain, Water moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
Through the generations.
Lileep 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 Lileep is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Suction Cups: does not change its type matchups.
Storm Drain: Water moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
Lileep vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 199 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Lileep | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 66 | 67 | -1 |
| Attack | 41 | 80 | -39 |
| Defense | 77 | 83 | -6 |
| Special Attack | 61 | 67 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 87 | 72 | +15 |
| Speed | 23 | 57 | -34 |
| Total | 355 | 426 | -71 |
Lileep appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Lileep is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Lileep.
Every main-series game Lileep is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Bed, Giant's Foot (Fishing) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Crown Shrine, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildGiant's Bed, Giant's Foot (Fishing) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Snowslide Slope, Crown Shrine, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- TradeReceive Root Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Ambrette Town Fossil Lab
- YTrade
- TradeReceive Root Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Nacrene Museum
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City
- HeartGoldTrade
- TradeReceive Root Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it
- SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science in Pewter City
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- GiftRevive from Root Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Lileep appears in 2 episodes.
From AG102 (2004-11-11) through HZ041 (2024-03-01).
TCG Pocket appearances
Lileep in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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