Litwick
Litwick is a Ghost/Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0607 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Fire |
| Species | Candle Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Flash Fire 2. Flame Body Infiltrator (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0113 (Black/White) 0190 (Black 2/White 2) 0065 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0287 (Sword/Shield) 0189 (Legends: Z-A) 0048 (The Crown Tundra) 0146 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 55 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Total | 275 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Litwick.
Evolution chart
Litwick changes
- In Generation 5, Litwick has Shadow Tag as its hidden ability.
- In Generations 5-7, Litwick has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns. |
|---|---|
| White | While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when it absorbs life force from people or Pokémon. |
| X Omega Ruby |
While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns. |
| Sword | 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. |
| Shield | The younger the life this Pokémon absorbs, the brighter and eerier the flame on its head burns. |
Moves learned by Litwick
Moves learnt by level up
Litwick learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Smokescreen | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 12 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Acid Armor | Poison | — | — | |
| 20 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 28 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 32 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 44 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 48 | Heal Block | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 52 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 |
Egg moves
Litwick does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Litwick is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Litwick learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
| 4 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Minimize | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 20 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 28 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 36 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Inferno | Fire | 100 | 50 | |
| 44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 48 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 52 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 56 | Memento | Dark | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Litwick learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Litwick gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | Poison | — | — | |
| Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
| Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| Power Split | Psychic | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Litwick is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 29 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 42 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 174 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 195 | Burning Jealousy | Fire | 70 | 100 | |
| 198 | Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 | |
| 202 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 207 | Temper Flare | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Litwick sprites
Where to find Litwick
| Black White |
Celestial Tower |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Celestial Tower, Strange House |
| X Y |
Lost Hotel |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Hau'oli Cemetery |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Litwick questions
- If I retake the Fire challenge, will I be able to catch a Litwick?
- Where can I train Litwick?
- What is a good LC moveset for Litwick?
- How many EVs does my Litwick have?
- What are the chances of finding a Litwick in Ignis (Pokemon Conquest)?
- Will a Pokemon's HA always be passed down if both the mother and father have the HA?
- Will Litwick's HA transfer to X/Y?
- Would Ditto have to use Struggle if Imprisoned when Transformed?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Litwick |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ヒトモシ (Hitomoshi) |
| German | Lichtel |
| French | Funécire |
| Italian | Litwick |
| Spanish | Litwick |
| Korean | 불켜미 (bulkyeomi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 烛光灵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 燭光靈 |
| English |
Candle Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ろうそくポケモン |
| German | Kerzen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Chandelle |
| Italian | Pokémon Candela |
| Spanish | Pokémon Vela |
| Korean | 양초포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蜡烛宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蠟燭寶可夢 |
Name origin
- lit
- on fire or producing light
- wick
- candle ‘fuel’


