NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0607

Litwick

Ghost

Fire

Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.

Category: Candle Pokémon
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 3.1 kg
Generation: V

Abilities

Flash Fire

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Flame Body

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Infiltrator Hidden ability

Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Candle Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Litwick
- Lampent
  - Chandelure

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 275

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Water

×2

Ground

×2

Rock

×2

Ghost

×2

Dark

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Grass

×0.5

Ice

×0.5

Poison

×0.5

Bug

×0.25

Steel

×0.5

Fairy

×0.5

Immune to

Normal

×0

Fighting

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

AcidSpecial · PoisonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

EmberSpecial · FirePower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 4
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 4

FlamethrowerSpecial · FirePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Solar BeamSpecial · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Fire SpinSpecial · FirePower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 7
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 7
X Y · Level Up · Level 7
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Night ShadeSpecial · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
X Y · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 28
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

MinimizeStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 3
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 3
X Y · Level Up · Level 3
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 3
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 3
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 3
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 8
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 8

Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 10
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 10
X Y · Level Up · Level 10
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 10
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Machine

HazeStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SmogSpecial · PoisonPower 30Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Fire BlastSpecial · FirePower 110Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Acid ArmorStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 43
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 43
X Y · Level Up · Level 43
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 43
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 32
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SpiteStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 55
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 55
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 55
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 55
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 55
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 55
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Psych UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 49
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 49
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 49
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Heat WaveSpecial · FirePower 95Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Will-O-WispStatus · FirePower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Burns the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 16
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 16
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Machine

MementoStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
X Y · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 56
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 56

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 24
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 24
X Y · Level Up · Level 24
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 24
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 24
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 24
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 44
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

AstonishPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

OverheatSpecial · FirePower 130Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 61
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 61
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 61
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 61
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 61
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 61
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 52
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 52
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

EmbargoStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target cannot use held items.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Flare BlitzPhysical · FirePower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Power SplitStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Flame BurstSpecial · FirePower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Deals splash damage to Pokémon next to the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 20
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
X Y · Level Up · Level 20
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20

Flame ChargePhysical · FirePower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Clear SmogSpecial · PoisonPower 50Accuracy —Details +

Removes all of the target’s stat modifiers.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 28
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
X Y · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
Scarlet Violet · Machine

IncinerateSpecial · FirePower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys the target’s held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

InfernoSpecial · FirePower 100Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 38
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 38
X Y · Level Up · Level 38
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 38
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 38
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Mystical FireSpecial · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Burning JealousySpecial · FirePower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Burns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

PoltergeistPhysical · GhostPower 110Accuracy 90%Details +

Fails if the target has no held item.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Temper FlarePhysical · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.

White · X · Omega Ruby

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.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Litwick trading cards

21 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12