lilligant
Generation V · #0549 — Flowering Pokémon
Lilligant, known as the Flowering Pokémon, is a graceful Grass-type Pokémon that evolved from Petilil through exposure to a Sun Stone. Introduced in Generation V, this exclusively female species has captivated trainers and celebrities alike with its striking appearance and delicate nature. With a base stat total of 480, Lilligant excels in Special Attack (110) and Speed (90), making it a formidable special sweeper in competitive play. The Pokédex notes that Lilligant is particularly popular among celebrities, though its stunning flower crown requires constant and meticulous care to maintain its vibrant appearance. Its unique design philosophy centers on elegance and femininity, with the flower atop its head serving as both a symbol of beauty and a measure of the trainer's dedication to proper Pokémon care.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
16.3kg
Category
Flowering Pokémon
Gender
100% Female
Color
green
Shape
blob
Abilities
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Prevents confusion.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Lilligant Biology & Physical Characteristics
Lilligant is a humanoid Pokémon with distinctly floral characteristics, standing at approximately 1.1 meters tall and weighing 16.3 kilograms. Its most distinctive feature is the spectacular scarlet flower adorned with white-spotted petals that crowns its head, resembling a natural tiara with golden filaments and red anthers. Below this crown sit dark green linear leaves that cascade downward, with lighter green leaves hanging loosely behind, one of which extends nearly the full length of its body like flowing hair. The body itself is primarily white, with seed-like, reddish eyes that convey an innocent and serene expression. Lilligant's arms consist of dark green linear leaves, while its lower body is enveloped in a large, light green tulip-shaped collection of leaves that resembles an elegant dress or skirt. A golden sepal adorns its neck like a collar, completing an ensemble that appears both organic and ethereally beautiful.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Lilligant Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Lilligant is a uniquely female-exclusive Pokémon, with a gender ratio of 0% male and 100% female, making it impossible to encounter or breed a male Lilligant under standard circumstances. This exclusive femininity is a distinctive characteristic that emphasizes the species' identity as a symbol of beauty and elegance. For breeding purposes, Lilligant belongs to the Grass Egg Group, allowing it to produce offspring when paired with compatible male Pokémon of the same or compatible egg groups. With a base happiness rating of 70 and moderate growth rate, Lilligant demonstrates a relatively friendly and trainable nature. The egg hatching time is standardized at 20 cycles, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of in-game travel required for the egg to hatch. This breeding structure means that Petilil offspring can only be obtained by breeding a Lilligant with a male Grass-type Pokémon, creating an interesting dynamic where the beautiful final form is essential for species continuation. The catch rate of 75 is considered moderately favorable, encouraging trainers to capture wild Lilligant specimens rather than relying solely on breeding.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
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Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
tm06
heartgold soulsilver
+507 more TMs/HMs
Lilligant Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Lilligant evolves from Petilil when exposed to a Sun Stone, a straightforward evolutionary method that emphasizes this Pokémon's connection to solar energy and warmth. This evolution represents a profound transformation from Petilil's modest bud form into a fully bloomed flower Pokémon, with its statistics becoming more refined and specialized. The evolution enhances Lilligant's Special Attack from 65 to 110, reinforcing its role as a special attacker, while its Speed increases from 55 to 90, allowing it to outpace many common threats in battle. Notably, Lilligant received a regional variant in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, called Hisuian Lilligant, which is a Grass/Fighting-type that evolves into an entirely different form with a distinct martial aesthetic. While the standard Lilligant represents beauty and elegance, Hisuian Lilligant showcases a more dynamic, combat-oriented design that capitalizes on both physical and special offensive capabilities, demonstrating how regional adaptations can reimagine a Pokémon's entire identity and combat role.
Where to Find
pinwheel forest
unova
+1 more
abundant shrine
unova
lostlorn forest
unova
+1 more
unova victory road 2
unova
castelia city
unova
Lilligant Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Lilligant is a serene and delicate Pokémon, known for its calming presence rather than aggressive tendencies. The fragrance emanating from its flower head has remarkable therapeutic properties, with Pokédex entries noting that simply sniffing the aroma can calm one's heart and mind. It is well-liked by other Pokémon because of its natural beauty and gentle demeanor. However, Lilligant possesses one of the most poignant behavioral traits in the Pokémon world: according to Pokédex lore, as soon as it finds a male partner with which to bond, the beautiful flower on its head darkens, droops, and withers away—a bittersweet transformation that reflects a fundamental change in its life purpose. The specific fragrance of its flower varies depending on the soil where it grew up, suggesting that environmental factors influence its development and character. Despite its beauty, Lilligant requires exceptional care to thrive, and neglecting its needs will result in the flower withering and rotting, teaching trainers valuable lessons about responsibility and nurturing.
Pokedex Entries
Even veteran Trainers face a challenge in getting its beautiful flower to bloom. This Pokémon is popular with celebrities.
The fragrance of the garland on its head has a relaxing effect, but taking care of it is very difficult.
The fragrance of the garland on its head has a relaxing effect. It withers if a Trainer does not take good care of it.
The fragrance of the garland on its head has a relaxing effect. It withers if a Trainer does not take good care of it.
Even veteran Trainers face a challenge in getting its beautiful flower to bloom. This Pokémon is popular with celebrities.
The fragrance of the garland on its head has a relaxing effect. It withers if a Trainer does not take good care of it.
Even veteran Trainers face a challenge in getting its beautiful flower to bloom. This Pokémon is popular with celebrities.
No matter how much time and money is spent raising it, its flowers are the most beautiful when they bloom in the wild.
The fragrance of its flower differs slightly depending on the soil where it grew up. Sniffing the aroma calms your heart and mind.
As soon as it finds a male to be its partner, the beautiful flower on its head darkens, droops, and withers away.
It’s well liked by other Pokémon because of its beauty. The flower on its head needs constant care, or it will soon wither and rot.
It’s believed that even first-rate gardeners have a hard time getting the flower on a Lilligant’s head to bloom.
Essential oils made from Lilligant flowers have a sublime scent, but they’re also staggeringly expensive.
I suspect that its well-developed legs are the result of a life spent on mountains covered in deep snow. The scent it exudes from its flower crown heartens those in proximity.
Lilligant Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Lilligant is derived from a combination of 'Lilium' (the scientific name for lilies) and 'elegant,' perfectly capturing the essence of this refined Pokémon. Its Japanese name, Dredear, combines 'dress' and the suffix 'dear,' emphasizing its gown-like appearance and precious, cherished nature. The design philosophy behind Lilligant draws heavily from tulips and other ornamental flowers, with particular inspiration from the way flowers are cultivated and displayed in gardens and flower arrangements. The humanoid structure gives Lilligant an almost fashion-model quality, with its dress-like lower body and crown-like flower suggesting a character of aristocratic grace. The decision to make Lilligant an exclusively female species reinforces cultural associations with flowers as symbols of femininity and beauty, though this choice has become increasingly notable as the franchise has evolved. The flower crown itself serves multiple narrative purposes: it is simultaneously a source of beauty, a symbol of status (popular with celebrities), and a measure of the trainer's care and dedication, making it a design element rich with meaning and consequence.
Learnable Moves
Lilligant can learn 67 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| alluring voice | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| aromatherapy | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| petal blizzard | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| petal dance | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pollen puff | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quiver dance | bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep powder | grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| solar blade | grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 |
| stun spore | grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| teeter dance | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Lilligant Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Lilligant serves as a specialized Special Attack sweeper with excellent Speed, boasting a Special Attack base stat of 110 and Speed of 90 that allows it to function effectively in both offensive and support roles. Its Chlorophyll ability doubles its Speed during strong sunlight, transforming it into a formidable weather-dependent threat capable of outrunning most opponents in sun-heavy team compositions. The alternative Own Tempo ability provides protection against confusion, a valuable trait when facing psychic-type opponents or Pokémon that employ confusion-inducing moves. Lilligant's hidden ability, Leaf Guard, grants immunity to major status ailments during sunlight, offering a third viable option for specific competitive niches. Its movepool supports its role as a special attacker with access to moves like Quiver Dance for stat boosting, Sleep Powder for status-inflicting support, Giga Drain for recovery, and various grass-type special moves that benefit from its high Special Attack stat. However, Lilligant faces limitations due to modest Defense and Special Defense stats of 75, making it vulnerable to priority moves and physical attackers. The lack of a Mega Evolution or ability to access Dynamax in certain formats has somewhat diminished its competitive presence in higher-tier play, though it remains a viable choice in lower competitive tiers and casual formats where weather teams can be constructed.
Commonly Asked Questions About Lilligant
What type is Lilligant?
Lilligant is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Lilligant evolve from?
Lilligant evolved from petilil.
What are Lilligant's weaknesses?
Lilligant is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Where can I find Lilligant?
Lilligant can be found in pinwheel forest (unova), abundant shrine (unova) and lostlorn forest (unova) and 2 other locations.
Lilligant Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Lilligant has garnered significant cultural appreciation within the Pokémon franchise, particularly among fans who appreciate elegant and feminine character designs. Its exclusive association with female Pokémon has made it a symbol of gender representation in games, though this has sparked ongoing discussions within the community about the design philosophy of gender-exclusive species. The species' connection to beauty and celebrity culture reflects real-world values, with Pokédex entries noting its popularity among celebrities and fashion-conscious trainers. Lilligant has appeared in various Pokémon media, including the animated series and trading card games, where its graceful aesthetic and unique characteristics have made it a favorite for fan art and creative content. The poignant lore regarding the withering of its flower upon finding a mate has resonated with many players, adding emotional depth to what might otherwise be a purely aesthetic design. In competitive communities, Lilligant represents a archetype of the elegant, technical special attacker that requires strategic planning to optimize. The Pokémon's design has influenced subsequent generations of feminine-coded grass-type Pokémon, establishing a template for elegant, flower-based creatures that balance beauty with battle capability.
Where to Find Lilligant in Every Pokémon Game
Lilligant is widely available across numerous Pokémon games, appearing in regional Pokédexes from Generation V onward. In the original Black and White games, Lilligant occupies National Pokédex slot #0055, becoming a relatively accessible catch for players progressing through the Unova region. Throughout subsequent generations including Black 2/White 2, X/Y, Sun/Moon, and modern titles like Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet, Lilligant remains relatively common in appropriate routes and locations, typically appearing in grassy areas and gardens. Players can obtain Lilligant by catching wild Petilil and using a Sun Stone to evolve it, or by directly encountering Lilligant in the wild in various games. The catch rate of 75 makes Lilligant moderately easy to capture with standard Poké Balls when at full health. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Lilligant appears as entry #0094 in the regional Pokédex and gains its unique Hisuian Form, which can only be obtained by evolving Petilil with a Sun Stone in Hisui. The species remains available in the newer generation titles including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it can be found in appropriate locations and obtained through standard catching or breeding methods, ensuring that modern players have consistent access to this elegant Pokémon.