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No. 0108

Lickitung

Licking Pokémon

Lickitung
Official art
Normal
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
65.5 kg 144.4 lbs
Base stat total
385 top 64%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Wields its long tongue deftly, as though it were an arm. The Pokémon's viscous saliva, once it has been collected and boiled down, yields a strong and highly useful adhesive.
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Base stats

HP90150–197290–384
Atk5554–117103–229
Def7572–139139–273
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD7572–139139–273
Spe3031–9058–174
Total385Higher than 36% of all Pokémon
HP90Atk55Def75Spe30SpD75SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Lickitung outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90Lickitung · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  28. 82Lickitung · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 50Lickitung · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Own Tempo

    Prevents confusion.

  • Oblivious

    Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

  • Cloud NineHidden ability

    Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0108LickitungNormal
    1. Level up knowing Rollout#0463LickilickyNormal

Moves

Level up 7

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
6RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
11BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
18Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
25Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
34RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
43Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

Pokédex entries

Category
Licking Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Pink
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#108Original Johto#178Extended Sinnoh#161Updated Johto#180Updated Unova#284Mountain Kalos#134Updated Alola#375Updated Poni#122Let’s Go Kanto#108Isle of Armor#054Hisui#125

  1. Wields its long tongue deftly, as though it were an arm. The Pokémon's viscous saliva, once it has been collected and boiled down, yields a strong and highly useful adhesive.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Bug Pokémon are Lickitung’s main food source. This Pokémon paralyzes its prey with a lick from its long tongue, then swallows the prey whole.

    Shield

  3. If this Pokémon’s sticky saliva gets on you and you don’t clean it off, an intense itch will set in. The itch won’t go away, either.

    Sword

  4. Its tongue spans almost seven feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  5. It licks filth clean with its tongue. Whatever it licks always stinks afterward, so whether it’s really clean is...questionable.

    Ultra Moon

  6. It checks out whatever’s around it by licking everything. If you don’t clean off a spot where it’s licked you, you’ll break out in a rash!

    Ultra Sun

  7. Being licked by its long, saliva-covered tongue leaves a tingling sensation. Extending its tongue retracts its tail.

    Black 2 · White 2

  8. When it extends its over-six-foot- long tongue, its tail quivers. There is a possibility they are connected.

    Platinum · Black · White

  9. Instead of hands, it uses its tongue, which is twice its height. Its sticky saliva grips anything.

    Diamond · Pearl

  10. Its tongue is twice the length of its body. It can be moved like an arm for grabbing food and attacking.

    FireRed · Y

  11. Whenever it sees something unfamiliar, it always licks the object because it memorizes things by texture and taste. It is somewhat put off by sour things.

    Emerald

  12. Whenever LICKITUNG comes across something new, it will unfailingly give it a lick. It does so because it memorizes things by texture and by taste. It is somewhat put off by sour things.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  13. It has a tongue that is over 6’6’’ long. It uses this long tongue to lick its body clean.

    Crystal

  14. Its long tongue, slathered with a gooey saliva, sticks to anything, so it is very useful.

    Silver · SoulSilver · X

  15. Its tongue has well-developed nerves that run to the very tip, so it can be deftly manipulated.

    Gold · HeartGold

  16. Its tongue spans almost 7 feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis.

    Yellow

  17. Its tongue can be extended like a chameleon's. It leaves a tingling sensation when it licks enemies.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
ベロリンガ
Japanese (romaji)
Beroringa
Korean
내루미
Chinese (Traditional)
大舌頭
Chinese (Simplified)
大舌头
French
Excelangue
German
Schlurp
Spanish
Lickitung
Italian
Lickitung

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
77
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Monster
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Soothing WetlandsWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Brawlers' CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Soothing WetlandsWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Let’s Go, Eevee! 3 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 3 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
Y 4 areas
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
X 4 areas
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–59
White 2 1 area
  • Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
Black 2 1 area
  • Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle 6FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 38
White 3 areas
  • Challengers Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
  • Challengers Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Black 3 areas
  • Challengers Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
  • Challengers Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
  • Challengers Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
SoulSilver 3 areas
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
  • Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
HeartGold 3 areas
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
  • Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Pearl 1 area
  • Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Diamond 1 area
  • Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Road 18Trade with an NPC · Lv 25–100
FireRed 1 area
  • Road 18Trade with an NPC · Lv 33–100
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Silver 1 area
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Gold 1 area
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
Yellow 1 area
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–55
Blue 1 area
  • Road 18Trade with an NPC · Lv 23–100
Red 1 area
  • Road 18Trade with an NPC · Lv 23–100