Litwick
Ghost/Fire-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Lampent for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Heat Wave
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Heat Wave costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Litwick takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 343
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 575 CP
Litwick moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst STAB | Fire | 70 | 50 | 2.5s | 28 | 1.40 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Heat Wave Best STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Mystical Fire STAB | Fire | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst | Fire | 70 | 55 | 1.27 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Litwick is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Litwick
How to get Litwick
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Litwick arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 870 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 942 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 543 | 589 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 676 | 733 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 543 | 589 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 411 | 445 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 543 | 589 |
Is Litwick good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Litwick has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 75 |
| Lv 4 | 105 |
| Lv 5 | 135 |
| Lv 6 | 166 |
| Lv 7 | 196 |
| Lv 8 | 226 |
| Lv 9 | 257 |
| Lv 10 | 287 |
| Lv 11 | 316 |
| Lv 12 | 345 |
| Lv 13 | 374 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 402 |
| Lv 15 | 431 |
| Lv 16 | 460 |
| Lv 17 | 489 |
| Lv 18 | 517 |
| Lv 19 | 546 |
| Lv 20 | 575 |
| Lv 21 | 604 |
| Lv 22 | 632 |
| Lv 23 | 661 |
| Lv 24 | 690 |
| Lv 25 | 719 |
| Lv 26 | 747 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 776 |
| Lv 28 | 805 |
| Lv 29 | 834 |
| Lv 30 | 863 |
| Lv 31 | 877 |
| Lv 32 | 891 |
| Lv 33 | 906 |
| Lv 34 | 920 |
| Lv 35 | 934 |
| Lv 36 | 949 |
| Lv 37 | 963 |
| Lv 38 | 978 |
| Lv 39 | 992 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,006 |
| Lv 41 | 1,019 |
| Lv 42 | 1,032 |
| Lv 43 | 1,045 |
| Lv 44 | 1,058 |
| Lv 45 | 1,071 |
| Lv 46 | 1,084 |
| Lv 47 | 1,097 |
| Lv 48 | 1,111 |
| Lv 49 | 1,124 |
| Lv 50 | 1,138 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0607
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 3.10 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0607_POKEMON_LITWICK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Litwick in Pokemon GO?
Litwick's best moveset is Ember with Heat Wave. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Litwick's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Litwick takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel. Bug, Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Litwick's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Litwick reaches 1,138 CP at level 50 and 1,006 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Litwick?
A 15/15/15 Litwick shows 575 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 719 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 431 CP.