litwick

Litwick is a dual-type Ghost/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Ghost / Fire

Abilities:

• Flash Fire: Powers up the Pokémon's Fire-type moves if it's hit by one.
• Flame Body (Hidden Ability): Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, candle-like Pokémon
• Body made of white wax
• Has a small, smiling face
• A purple flame on top of its head, which acts as its source of light
• The flame is fueled by absorbing the life energy of people and Pokémon

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in dark and abandoned places such as old buildings and caves
• Known to be mischievous, leading people and Pokémon to their doom by pretending to be a guiding light
• Prefers dimly lit environments where it can thrive and grow its flame using absorbed life energy

In Battle:

• Specializes in special attacks with a unique combination of Ghost and Fire moves
• Signature moves: Flame Burst, Hex, and Will-O-Wisp
• Effective against Grass, Bug, Ice, Steel, and Psychic types
• Vulnerable to Water, Rock, Ground, Ghost, and Dark types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Lampent starting at level 41
• Evolves from Lampent into Chandelure when exposed to a Dusk Stone

Interesting Facts:

• Its flame is known to flicker with a life of its own, independent of any wind or other physical factors
• The wax body of Litwick never seems to melt, regardless of how hot the flame gets
• Inspired by ghostly candle lore, symbolizing spirits and the afterlife in various cultures
• Appears in several Pokémon media, including games, anime, and merchandise, often depicted with a spooky or eerie theme

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.
• White: While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.
• Black-2: Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when it absorbs life force from people or Pokémon.
• White-2: Its flame is usually out, but it starts shining when it absorbs life force from people or Pokémon.
• X: While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.
• Y: Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.
• Omega-Ruby: While shining a light and pretending to be a guide, it leeches off the life force of any who follow it.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Litwick shines a light that absorbs the life energy of people and Pokémon, which becomes the fuel that it burns.
• 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.