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No. 0667

Litleo

Lion Cub Pokémon

Litleo
Official art
FireNormal
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
13.5 kg 29.8 lbs
Base stat total
369 top 66%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
This hot-blooded Pokémon is filled with curiosity. When it gets angry or starts fighting, its short mane gets hot.
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Base stats

HP62122–169234–328
Atk5049–11294–218
Def5856–121108–236
SpA7370–137135–269
SpD5453–116101–227
Spe7269–136134–267
Total369Higher than 34% of all Pokémon
HP62Atk50Def58Spe72SpD54SpA73

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 72). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+136Max124No SP92Min82Scarf204Tailwind272

At max Speed, Litleo outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  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. 136Litleo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 124Litleo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 92Litleo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingPoisonElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

  • Rivalry

    Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

  • Unnerve

    Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

  • MoxieHidden ability

    Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.12% of teams · rank #101 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Moxie
Nature
Jolly
EVs
76 HP / 196 Atk / 180 Spe
Tera Type
Fire
  1. Trailblaze
  2. Body Slam
  3. Fire Blast
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.71%
  • Rated 1500+0.46%
  • Rated 1630+0.12%
  • Rated 1760+0.03%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.12%

Moves

  • Trailblaze85.2%
  • Body Slam85.2%
  • Fire Blast85.1%
  • Protect61.7%
  • Crunch27.9%
  • Flamethrower10.1%
  • Echoed Voice5.7%
  • Endure5.7%
  • Endeavor5.7%
  • Flare Blitz4.5%

Items

  • Focus Sash85.1%
  • Life Orb8.8%
  • Metronome5.7%
  • Choice Specs0.2%
  • No item0.1%
  • Eviolite0.1%

Abilities

  • 95.6%
  • 4.4%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 76 HP / 196 Atk / 180 Spe85.1%
  • Timid 20 HP / 52 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 180 Spe9.2%
  • Jolly 20 HP / 196 Atk / 84 SpD / 180 Spe4.3%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 180 Spe0.9%
  • Modest 20 HP / 132 Def / 172 SpA / 4 SpD / 180 Spe0.2%

Tera types

  • Fire66.7%
  • Grass23.3%
  • Ghost5.7%
  • Dragon4.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
8Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
11HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
15Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
20Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
23Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
28EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
33Echoed VoicePower increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.NormalSpec40100%15
36FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
39CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
43Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
46IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15
50OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5
TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 4

EggEntrainmentCopies the user’s ability onto the target.NormalStatus—100%15
EggFire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
EggFlare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15
EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Lion Cub Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
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Central Kalos#057Updated Alola#370Updated Poni#117Paldea#224Blueberry#036Lumiose#045
  1. This hot-blooded Pokémon is filled with curiosity. When it gets angry or starts fighting, its short mane gets hot.

    Ultra Moon
  2. When they’re young, they live with a pride. Once they’re able to hunt prey on their own, they’re kicked out and have to make their own way.

    Ultra Sun
  3. They set off on their own from their pride and live by themselves to become stronger. These hot-blooded Pokémon are quick to fight.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. The stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
シシコ
Japanese (romaji)
Shishiko
Korean
레오꼬
Chinese (Traditional)
小獅獅
Chinese (Simplified)
小狮狮
French
Hélionceau
German
Leufeo
Spanish
Litleo
Italian
Litleo

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
220 ≈28.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
74
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 12.5%♀ 87.5%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Y 1 area
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 5–25
X 1 area
  • Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 5–25