Type matchups
Damage Lileep takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock/Grass type, Lileep has 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Rock/Grass typing.
- With Storm Drain: Water 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 66
- Attack
- 41
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Atk
- 61
- Sp. Def
- 87
- Speed
- 23
- Total
- 355
Lileep has a base stat total of 355, higher than 28% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (87). With Sp. Atk (61) well above Attack (41), it works best as a special attacker. At 23 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 66 HP, 77 Defense and 87 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Lileep can have the abilities Suction Cups and Storm Drain.
How to beat Lileep
Lileep takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Steel and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Grass moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Grass moves. Dialga hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Grass moves.
Evolution
Lileep is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Lileep → Cradily) and evolves into Cradily.
Best counters to Lileep
Other Rock/Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Lileep weak to?
As a Rock/Grass type, Lileep takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Steel and Ice moves.
What is Lileep resistant to?
Lileep resists Normal and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Lileep?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Crowned Zamazenta and Dialga, which hit Lileep with super-effective attacks.