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#0506 Lillipup

Lillipup artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Normal
Abilities
Vital SpiritPrevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.PickupThe Pokémon may pick up items after battle.
Hidden ability
Run AwayEnables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
1 Attack
Lillipup’s base stats
HP45
Attack60
Defense45
Sp. Atk25
Sp. Def45
Speed55
Total275

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Lillipup in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Route 1, and 44%

Evolution

Evolves into Herdier at Lv 16.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Lillipup’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
4Work UpNormalStatus——30The user rouses itself, raising its Attack and Sp. Atk.
8BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
12RetaliateNormalPhysical701005The user avenges a fainted ally. Its power rises if an ally fainted on the previous turn.
17Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus—10030Stares at the target with cute eyes, lowering its Attack. Always moves first.
20Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
24CrunchDarkPhysical8010015The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage.
28Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
32Helping HandNormalStatus——20The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher.
36ReversalFightingPhysicalvar.10015An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
40RoarNormalStatus——20The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
44Last ResortNormalPhysical1401005This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
48Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Lillipup can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM109Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
TM113Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus—10030Stares at the target with cute eyes, lowering its Attack. Always moves first.
TM121Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical8510010Bites the target with psychic power and can destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

Move tutors

Moves Lillipup can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.

National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1

Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras

the National Park

Fire FangFirePhysical659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch.

Mt. Moon · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

Mt. Moon

Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Goldenrod City · Cost: Love Ball ×1

Requirements: Goldenrod City: small extras

Egg moves

Lillipup’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
After YouNormalStatus——15The user helps an ally or a foe act right after this move.
CovetNormalPhysical6010025The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
HowlNormalStatus——40The user howls loudly to raise its spirit. Raises its Attack by 1 stage.
LickGhostPhysical3010030The foe is licked with a long tongue. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage.
YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

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