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No. 0607 · Generation V · Unova

Litwick

The Candle Pokémon

TL;DR. Litwick is a ghost/fire-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 275. Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.

Ghost Fire

Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.

Height0.3 m
Weight3.1 kg
AbilitiesFlash Fire, Flame Body
HiddenInfiltrator
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 275. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 30
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 20
Total275
275 base stat total, the 926th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 135th among Ghost-types.
65 base Special Attack, Litwick's strongest stat, ranking 91st of 140 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Litwick 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, Litwick reaches 1,006 CP at level 40 and 1,151 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack108
GO Defense98
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)1,006
Max CP (L50)1,138
Best buddy (L51)1,151
Raid catch CP 530–575 (L20). Weather boosted 663–719 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Litwick.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Litwick, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Litwick?

Litwick is a Ghost/Fire-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Litwick weak to?

Litwick takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Litwick resistant to?

Litwick is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy, Bug.

How does Litwick evolve?

Litwick evolves into Lampent (Level 41).

What generation is Litwick from?

Litwick was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0607.

What are Litwick's base stats?

Litwick has HP 50, Attack 30, Defense 55, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 55, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 275.

What are Litwick's abilities?

Litwick can have the abilities Flash Fire, Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.

Is Litwick legendary or mythical?

No. Litwick is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Litwick's best stat?

Litwick's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 91st of 140 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Litwick good?

Litwick has a base stat total of 275, the 926th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 135th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Litwick as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Litwick in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Litwick in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Litwick in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Litwick 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Litwick is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Water Ground Rock Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fire Grass Ice Poison Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

Litwick vs. the average Ghost-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Stat Litwick Ghost avg Difference
HP 50 68 -18
Attack 30 79 -49
Defense 55 72 -17
Special Attack 65 83 -18
Special Defense 55 75 -20
Speed 20 71 -51
Total 275 448 -173
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Game appearances

Litwick appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Litwick is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Litwick in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.

Black, White
Celestial Tower 2FCelestial Tower 3FCelestial Tower 4FCelestial Tower 5F
Black 2, White 2
Celestial Tower 2FCelestial Tower 3FCelestial Tower 4FCelestial Tower 5FStrange House 1FStrange House B1f
X, Y
Lost Hotel
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Hauoli Cemetery
Pokémon anime

Litwick appears in 7 episodes.

From HZ020 (2023-09-01) through JN102 (2022-03-18).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Litwick cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.