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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Litwick knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (98 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Litwick deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Heat Wave (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Litwick's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Litwick takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Litwick's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Litwick reaches 1,138 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,006 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Litwick?
A perfect 15/15/15 Litwick shows 575 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 719 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Litwick better than regular Litwick?
Shadow Litwick deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Litwick in Pokemon GO?
Litwick spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Litwick be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Litwick depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.