lileep

Lileep is a dual-type Rock/Grass Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Rock / Grass

Abilities:

• Suction Cups: Prevents Lileep from being forced to switch out of battle.
• Storm Drain (Hidden Ability): Draws in all Water-type moves to boost Special Attack.

Physical Characteristics:

• Lileep resembles a plant-like creature with a purple, bulbous body.
• It has yellow eyes peering from its body and eight pink tentacles that resemble flower petals.
• Its appearance is reminiscent of a prehistoric sea lily or crinoid, with a stalk-like structure anchoring it in place.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Lileep is known to live in underwater habitats, often found on the ocean floor.
• It anchors itself to rocks or the seabed using its root-like lower body.
• As a fossil Pokémon, it is said to have been extinct but can be revived from a Root Fossil.
• Lileep is a passive Pokémon, using its tentacles to ensnare prey that comes too close.

In Battle:

• Lileep is known for its defensive capabilities, with high base stats in Defense and Special Defense.
• It typically uses moves such as Ingrain, which increases its staying power, and Ancient Power to boost its stats.
• Lileep can also learn Giga Drain to recover health while dealing damage.
• It is strong against Flying and Water types, but weak against Bug, Steel, and Fighting types.

Evolution:

• Lileep evolves into Cradily starting at level 40.
• This evolution further enhances its defensive capabilities and adds versatility to its move set.

Interesting Facts:

• Lileep is based on crinoids, marine animals that resemble plants and are often called "sea lilies."
• It was one of the first fossil Pokémon introduced to have dual types.
• Lileep's design is inspired by ancient, prehistoric life forms that thrived in the ocean over 500 million years ago.
• In the Pokémon world, Lileep fossils are often found in sedimentary rock layers, hinting at its ancient oceanic habitat.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: LILEEP became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itselfto a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
• Sapphire: LILEEP is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock.From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
• Emerald: It disguises itself as seaweed by making its tentacles sway. Unsuspecting prey that come too close are swallowed whole. It became extinct 100 million years ago.
• Firered: It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques.
• Leafgreen: It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques.
• Diamond: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Pearl: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Platinum: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Heartgold: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
• Soulsilver: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
• Black: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• White: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Black-2: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• White-2: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• X: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
• Y: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Omega-Ruby: Lileep became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Lileep is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
• Ultra-Sun: In ancient times, it lived in warm seas. It disguised itself as seaweed to ambush its prey and devoured them whole when they got close.
• Ultra-Moon: It sticks to rocks with its powerful suckers and can’t be washed away no matter how rough the surf gets.
• Sword: This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Lileep once lived in warm seas that existed approximately 100,000,000 years ago.
• Shield: Lileep clings to rocks on the seabed. When prey comes close, this Pokémon entangles it with petallike tentacles.