Lick (move)
Move data
Type | Ghost |
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Category | Physical |
Power | 30 |
Accuracy | 100 |
PP | 30 (max. 48) |
Makes contact? | Yes |
Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Lick deals damage and has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.
Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.
Changes
In Generations 1-5, Lick has base power 20.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Ghostium Z and uses its Z-Power, Lick turns into Never-Ending Nightmare and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
English | Lick |
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Japanese | したでなめる (Shita de Nameru) |
German | Schlecker |
French | Léchouille |
Italian | Leccata |
Spanish | Lengüetazo |
Game descriptions
Gold/Silver Crystal | An attack that may cause paralysis. |
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Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. |
FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze. |
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target. |
Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Sword/Shield | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Lick at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Lickilicky
#463 / Normal
Level 1
#463 / Normal
Level 1
Incineroar
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 1
#727 / Fire · Dark
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Lick as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.