Litwick (#0607) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk3031–9058–174

Def5554–117103–229

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe2022–7940–152

Total275Higher than 9% of all Pokémon

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 20). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Litwick outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Dark2×Ghost2×Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FlyingElectricPsychicDragon

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Flash Fire
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
InfiltratorHidden ability
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0607LitwickGhostFire
1. Level 41#0608LampentGhostFire
  1. Use Dusk Stone#0609ChandelureGhostFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

4EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

8MinimizeRaises the user’s evasion by two stages.NormalStatus——10

12Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

16HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

20Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

28Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

32CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

36Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

40InfernoHas a 100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

48Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

52OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

56MementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

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

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

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

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 4

EggAcid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

EggClear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

EggHazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

EggPower SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Candle Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#113Updated Unova#190Mountain Kalos#065Galar#287Crown Tundra#048Kitakami#146Lumiose#189

The younger the life this Pokémon absorbs, the brighter and eerier the flame on its head burns.
Shield
The flame on its head keeps its body slightly warm. This Pokémon takes lost children by the hand to guide them to the spirit world.
Sword
Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when it absorbs life force from people or Pokémon.
Black 2 · White 2
While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ヒトモシ
Japanese (romaji): Hitomoshi
Korean: 불켜미
Chinese (Traditional): 燭光靈
Chinese (Simplified): 烛光灵
French: Funécire
German: Lichtel
Spanish: Litwick
Italian: Litwick

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 55
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 9 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke (Gym)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 25
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 9 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke (Gym)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 25
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryIsland Scan · Lv 9

Ultra Sun 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryIsland Scan · Lv 9

Moon 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryIsland Scan · Lv 10

Sun 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryIsland Scan · Lv 10

Y 1 area

Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38

X 1 area

Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38

White 2 6 areas

Celestial Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Black 2 6 areas

Celestial Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

White 4 areas

Celestial Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29

Black 4 areas

Celestial Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Celestial Tower (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29