Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Indeterminate
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 55
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Ghost/Fire dual typing.
Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.
Generation VI
While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.
Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.
Generation VIII
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.
The younger the life this Pokémon absorbs, the brighter and eerier the flame on its head burns.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.
While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.
Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when it absorbs life force from people or Pokémon.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AstonishSTAB | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 4 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 5 | Smog | poi | S | 30 | 70% | 20 |
| 8 | Minimize | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 12 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 24 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 28 | Night ShadeSTAB | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | HexSTAB | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | InfernoSTAB | fir | S | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 43 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 44 | Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 49 | Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 55 | Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 56 | Memento | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 61 | OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM
39 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| HexSTAB | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Night ShadeSTAB | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| PoltergeistSTAB | gho | P | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
6 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Clear Smog | poi | S | 50 | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Power Split | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| PoltergeistSTAB | gho | P | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Litwick
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Litwick
Litwick is a Ghost and Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). 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. Litwick stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Litwick Base Stats
Litwick has a base stat total of 275, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 65 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 20 (poor). Litwick is slow with a base Speed of 20.
Litwick Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ghost and Fire-type, Litwick is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Bug (¼x), Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Litwick 5 weaknesses, 7 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Litwick Abilities
Litwick's abilities include Flash Fire, Flame Body, Infiltrator. 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. Its Hidden Ability is Infiltrator, which bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.
Litwick Moves & Learnset
Litwick can learn 70 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 39 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power). For coverage, Litwick can learn Solar Beam (Grass), Energy Ball (Grass), Psychic (Psychic).
Training Litwick
Litwick has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Litwick yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Litwick belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Litwick is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Litwick → Lampent → Chandelure).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Litwick. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Litwick, or use the team builder to see how Litwick fits into your squad.
