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#0607 Litwick

Litwick artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GhostFire
Abilities
Flash FireActively draws all Fire-type attacks; each time hit by a Fire-type move, Special Attack rises by one stage.Flame BodyNormal-type moves become Fire-type and gain 20% power.
Hidden ability
InfiltratorHits through barriers and substitutes.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Amorphous
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
1 Sp. Atk
Litwick’s base stats
HP50
Attack30
Defense55
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def55
Speed20
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 Litwick in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Pokémon Tower, upper floors, 261%
Sprout Tower / Sprout Tower 3F, 4–520%

Evolution

Evolves into Lampent at Lv 28.

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.

Litwick’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1AstonishGhostPhysical3010015The user startles the foe with a shriek. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
1SmogPoisonSpecial307020The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. 40% chance to poison the target.
4EmberFireSpecial4010025The foe is attacked with small flames. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
8MinimizeNormalStatus——10The user compresses its body to look smaller. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
12Confuse RayGhostStatus—10010The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
16HexGhostSpecial6510010A relentless attack that deals heavy damage to a foe with a status problem.
20Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
24Fire SpinFireSpecial358515The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for 2 to 5 turns.
28Night ShadeGhostSpecialvar.10015The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.
32CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
36Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
40InfernoFireSpecial100505The user engulfs the foe in intense flames. It leaves the foe with a burn.
44ImprisonPsychicStatus——10If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it.
48Pain SplitNormalStatus——20The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
52OverheatFireSpecial130905The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages.
56MementoDarkStatus—10010The user sacrifices its own life. In return, it lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk by 2 stages.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Litwick can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
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.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
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.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
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.
TM92Trick RoomPsychicStatus——5The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
TM110Mystical FireFireSpecial7510010Breathes especially hot flames at the target, lowering its Special Attack.

Move tutors

Moves Litwick can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.

Resort Zone Pokémon Center · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

Requirements: Resort Zone (Johto): the broke backpacker

Resort Zone restaurant

HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Heat WaveFireSpecial959010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
PoltergeistGhostPhysical110905The user attacks by controlling the foe’s held item. It fails if the foe holds no item.

Egg moves

Litwick’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself. Raises its Defense by 2 stages.
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50—15Throws a special lump of mud at the target, resetting its stat changes.
HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Power SplitPsychicStatus——10The user uses psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe’s.

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