Lickitung Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lickitung in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lickitung
Lickitung is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.375 DPS.
Lickitung can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Lickitung is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Lickitung resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Lickitung is Mega Blaziken (51.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (51.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (45.500 DPS).
Catching Lickitung: After defeating Lickitung, the catch encounter will have a CP between 770 and 826 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 959-1028 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lickitung from raids will have exactly 826 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Lickitung?
The best counter for Lickitung is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 51.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (51.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (45.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lickitung?
Lickitung can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Lickitung weak to?
Lickitung is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lickitung be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lickitung's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lickitung from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lickitung from raids will have 826 CP at level 20, or 1028 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 770. If you see 826 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lickitung worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lickitung is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Lickitung?
For the best moveset for Lickitung itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lickitung stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Lickitung without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lickitung can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (40.815 DPS) and Lucario (39.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Lickitung in raids?
Weather boost information for Lickitung is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.