lickitung
Generation I · #0108 — Licking Pokémon
Lickitung, the Licking Pokémon, is a Normal-type creature introduced in Generation I that has captured the imagination of trainers since the earliest days of the Pokémon franchise. Occupying the number 108 position in the National Pokédex, this distinctive Pokémon stands 1.2 meters tall and weighs 65.5 kilograms, making it a moderate-sized addition to any team. With a base stat total of 385 distributed across hit points (90), attack (55), defense (75), special attack (60), special defense (75), and speed (30), Lickitung presents an interesting blend of survivability with respectable defensive capabilities offset by notably low offensive and speed statistics. The species belongs to the Monster egg group and possesses three ability options: Own Tempo, which prevents confusion; Oblivious, which guards against infatuation and captivate effects; and the hidden ability Cloud Nine, which neutralizes weather effects during battle while maintaining an unusual immunity niche.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
65.5kg
Category
Licking Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
upright
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Prevents confusion.
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Lickitung Biology & Physical Characteristics
Lickitung is a bipedal amphibian Pokémon with a distinctly unusual morphology centered entirely around its most prominent feature: an extraordinarily long and prehensile tongue. The creature possesses a round, compact body covered in soft pink skin accented by curved yellow lines running along its belly and yellow ring markings adorning each knee. Its hands terminate in thumb-like claws with yellow spots on the palms, while its feet feature single large nails with matching yellow sole markings. The most remarkable anatomical feature is its tongue, which extends to over 2 meters in length—nearly twice the Pokémon's entire body height—making it far more prominent than its stubby forelegs. This extraordinary appendage is densely innervated with well-developed nerves running to its very tip, allowing Lickitung to manipulate it with remarkable dexterity and precision, almost as if it were a third limb entirely separate from its body. The tongue is perpetually coated in sticky, gooey saliva with a distinctive and pungent odor that produces a tingling sensation upon contact and can cause paralysis or rashes if not properly cleaned away.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Lickitung Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Lickitung maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, facilitating straightforward breeding for trainers seeking to raise multiple specimens or pass down specific moves and natures. The species belongs exclusively to the Monster egg group, meaning it can only breed with other Pokémon within that classification, creating distinct limitations on compatible breeding partners. With a base friendship value of 70, Lickitung demonstrates moderate compatibility with its trainer from the moment of capture or hatching, suggesting an inherently pleasant temperament. The egg hatch counter of 20 cycles translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps before a Lickitung egg hatches into a new individual, placing it firmly within moderate hatching timeframes that don't burden trainers excessively. This accessibility makes Lickitung suitable for breeding endeavors even for newer players, though the medium-paced growth rate of 127 base experience yield (in early generations) means training hatchlings to competitive levels requires patience and strategic grinding or participation in higher-level battles.
Held Items
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Held Items
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lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
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lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
bad-held-items
Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
bad-held-items
Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
bad-held-items
Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
bad-held-items
Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
bad-held-items
Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
bad-held-items
Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
bad-held-items
Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
lagging-tail
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Held: Holder moves last in its priority bracket.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
yellow
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crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
red blue
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
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heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
+705 more TMs/HMs
lickitung's Evolution Chain
Lickitung Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Lickitung evolves into Lickilicky, a more robust and powerful Normal-type Pokémon, under the specific condition of being leveled up while knowing the move Rollout. This evolution requirement distinguishes Lickilicky from most other Generation IV evolutions and creates an interesting mechanical constraint for trainers seeking to obtain the fully-evolved form. The evolution marks a dramatic transformation in Lickitung's battle capabilities, as Lickilicky gains substantial improvements across multiple stat categories while maintaining the essential tongue-based identity of the evolutionary line. Lickilicky represents a natural progression where the tongue-manipulation abilities that define Lickitung's identity are refined and weaponized more effectively, reflecting both physical maturation and combat experience. This evolution chain remains one of the few instances where a specific move prerequisite determines evolution, encouraging trainers to engage more thoughtfully with move pools and training strategies rather than relying solely on level thresholds.
Where to Find
cerulean cave
kanto
+5 more
johto route 44
johto
+19 more
lake valor
sinnoh
+1 more
sinnoh route 215
sinnoh
johto safari zone
johto
+9 more
challengers cave
unova
+11 more
unova route 2
unova
kalos victory road
kalos
+13 more
poni gauntlet
alola
Lickitung Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Lickitung exhibits compulsive investigative behavior driven by its unique sensory apparatus; whenever it encounters anything unfamiliar, it will invariably lick it without hesitation. This seemingly reckless behavior stems from the species' primary method of understanding their environment—they memorize objects through texture and taste rather than sight alone, making every lick an essential learning experience. The Pokédex notes that Lickitung demonstrates a notable aversion to sour things, suggesting their highly sensitive taste buds register flavors intensely. The species uses its remarkable tongue for multiple purposes beyond mere exploration: it captures prey—particularly Bug-type Pokémon—with startling efficiency, reaches for berries and food sources beyond the reach of its stubby legs, and engages in continuous self-grooming and cleaning, though the effectiveness of this cleaning is questionable given that its saliva simply replaces one odor with another. In battle, Lickitung's saliva demonstrates unexpected versatility; when properly heated and processed, it can function as a powerful adhesive, suggesting complex chemical properties within its secretions. The species' low speed statistic of 30 reflects its naturally sluggish, methodical movement, compensated entirely by its ability to extend its attack range dramatically through its elongated tongue.
Pokedex Entries
Its tongue can be extended like a chameleon's. It leaves a tingling sensation when it licks enemies.
Its tongue spans almost 7 feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis.
Its tongue has well-developed nerves that run to the very tip, so it can be deft ly manipulated.
Its long tongue, slathered with a gooey saliva, sticks to any thing, so it is very useful.
It has a tongue that is over 6’6’’ long. It uses this long tongue to lick its body clean.
Whenever LICKITUNG comes across something new, it will unfailingly give it a lick. It does so because it memorizes things by texture and by taste. It is somewhat put off by sour things.
Whenever it sees something unfamiliar, it always licks the object because it memorizes things by texture and taste. It is somewhat put off by sour things.
Its tongue is twice the length of its body. It can be moved like an arm for grabbing food and attacking.
Its tongue can be extended like a chameleon’s. It leaves a tingling sensation when it licks enemies.
Instead of hands, it uses its tongue, which is twice its height. Its sticky saliva grips anything.
When it extends its over-six-foot- long tongue, its tail quivers. There is a possibility they are connected.
Its tongue has well-developed nerves that run to the very tip, so it can be deftly manipulated.
Its long tongue, slathered with a gooey saliva, sticks to anything, so it is very useful.
When it extends its over-six-foot- long tongue, its tail quivers. There is a possibility they are connected.
Being licked by its long, saliva-covered tongue leaves a tingling sensation. Extending its tongue retracts its tail.
Its long tongue, slathered with a gooey saliva, sticks to anything, so it is very useful.
Its tongue is twice the length of its body. It can be moved like an arm for grabbing food and attacking.
Whenever Lickitung comes across something new, it will unfailingly give it a lick. It does so because it memorizes things by texture and by taste. It is somewhat put off by sour things.
It checks out whatever’s around it by licking everything. If you don’t clean off a spot where it’s licked you, you’ll break out in a rash!
It licks filth clean with its tongue. Whatever it licks always stinks afterward, so whether it’s really clean is...questionable.
Its tongue spans almost seven feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis.
If this Pokémon’s sticky saliva gets on you and you don’t clean it off, an intense itch will set in. The itch won’t go away, either.
Bug Pokémon are Lickitung’s main food source. This Pokémon paralyzes its prey with a lick from its long tongue, then swallows the prey whole.
Wields its long tongue deftly, as though it were an arm. The Pokémon's viscous saliva, once it has been collected and boiled down, yields a strong and highly useful adhesive.
Lickitung Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Lickitung derives directly from its most distinctive characteristic: its propensity for licking combined with the Japanese word 'ベロリンガ' (Beroringa), which itself suggests the continuous motion of a lolling tongue. The creative naming perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's core identity and gameplay function. Visually, Lickitung's design draws inspiration from salamanders and certain amphibians, creatures known for their extensible tongues and similar body proportions, though exaggerated to cartoonish extremes. The color palette of soft pink skin with yellow accents creates a distinctly cute aesthetic despite the somewhat grotesque nature of the creature's oversized tongue and perpetually moist appearance. The design philosophy emphasizes functionality over traditional beauty, with every visual element communicating purpose: the compact body minimizes weight to support the extraordinary tongue, the thick tail provides balance and stability, and the simplistic facial features with beady eyes convey innocent curiosity rather than predatory intent. This approach made Lickitung instantly recognizable and memorable, contributing significantly to its enduring popularity despite competing against hundreds of other Generation I Pokémon designs.
Learnable Moves
Lickitung can learn 78 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| belch | poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| belly drum | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fissure | ground | Physical | — | 30 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| submission | fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thrash | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| wrap | normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 |
| wring out | normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 |
Lickitung Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon play, Lickitung occupies a decidedly humble niche despite its unusual characteristics. The species' bulk is respectable—90 HP combined with 75 defense and 75 special defense provides genuine survivability—but the critically low speed of 30 renders Lickitung consistently vulnerable to priority attacks and generally forces it to move last in even matchups. Attack statistics of 55 and special attack of 60 prove inadequate for meaningful offensive contribution, leaving Lickitung dependent upon status moves, support coverage, or specific move combinations for relevance. However, the hidden ability Cloud Nine offers intriguing strategic possibilities in weather-dependent metagames, as it nullifies weather effects entirely for Lickitung while in play, potentially dismantling weather-focused strategies. In Doubles formats, Lickitung's supporting move pool including moves like Protect, Heal Bell, and Refresh might carve out limited utility roles. Most competitive players avoid Lickitung in favor of superior alternatives, though its evolution Lickilicky demonstrates substantially improved competitive viability with higher offensive and defensive stats, making the evolution chain ultimately more viable at higher competitive tiers.
Commonly Asked Questions About Lickitung
What type is Lickitung?
Lickitung is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Lickitung evolve into?
Lickitung evolves into lickilicky.
What are Lickitung's weaknesses?
Lickitung is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Lickitung?
Lickitung can be found in cerulean cave (kanto), johto route 44 (johto) and lake valor (sinnoh) and 6 other locations.
Lickitung Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Lickitung has achieved considerable cultural significance within Pokémon media, most notably through Jessie's Lickitung in the animated series, which appeared as a beloved recurring team member and comic relief character in numerous episodes. The Pokémon's grotesque yet endearing combination of adorable features with its perpetually lashing tongue created instantly recognizable visual comedy throughout its appearances. The species achieved mainstream recognition through inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Melee as a Poké Ball summon, introducing it to audiences far beyond traditional Pokémon fans. Lickitung's appearance in the Pokémon Detective Pikachu film further cemented its place in popular culture, presenting the creature in live-action with considerably more unsettling fidelity to its Pokédex descriptions. The Pokémon has become synonymous with the broader concept of eccentric, sensory-driven creatures, representing a distinctly unconventional design philosophy that prioritizes functional weirdness over conventional attractiveness. Collectors and enthusiasts frequently cite Lickitung among their favorite Generation I Pokémon precisely because its boldly weird design stands apart from more traditionally appealing creatures, establishing it as a cult favorite capable of commanding genuine affection despite—or perhaps because of—its fundamental strangeness.
Where to Find Lickitung in Every Pokémon Game
Lickitung's availability has fluctuated considerably across the numerous Pokémon games spanning multiple generations, though it has maintained consistent accessibility across most mainline titles. In the original Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, Lickitung appeared in the wild and was assignable the National Pokédex number 108, establishing its foundational availability. Subsequent generations in Kanto regions—FireRed and LeafGreen—similarly featured Lickitung in wild encounters, while Gold, Silver, and Crystal assigned it different regional Pokédex numbers reflecting their expanded regional availability. More recent generations including X and Y, Sun and Moon, and Sword and Shield have generally included Lickitung in their wild encounter tables or version-exclusive distributions, though its exact availability varies by specific game and version. The Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduced Lickitung through the Poké Ball throwing mechanics characteristic of that title's distinctive gameplay systems. Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee featured Lickitung with accessibility patterns reflecting those games' modified encounter mechanics. The overall accessibility of Lickitung across the franchise ensures that trainers interested in obtaining one for their team rarely face insurmountable obstacles, though the specific location and method vary considerably based on which games they're playing.