Type matchups
Damage Lickitung takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Lickitung has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 385
Lickitung has a base stat total of 385, higher than 32% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (90). Its Attack (55) and Sp. Atk (60) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 90 HP, 75 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Lickitung can have the abilities Own Tempo, Oblivious and Cloud Nine.
How to beat Lickitung
Lickitung takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Lickitung's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Lickitung's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Lickitung is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Lickitung → Lickilicky) and evolves into Lickilicky.
Best counters to Lickitung
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Lickitung weak to?
As a Normal type, Lickitung takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Lickitung resistant to?
Lickitung has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Lickitung?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Lickitung with super-effective attacks.