Pokemon Guide
Lillipup is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5, known for its brave personality, early-game usefulness, Pickup utility and evolution into Herdier and Stoutland. This guide covers Lillipup’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Lillipup guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Lillipup is a small Normal-type puppy Pokemon from the Unova region. It is known for being brave, obedient and easy to raise, while the long fur around its face helps it sense details about its surroundings.
Competitive Overview
Lillipup is usually a niche competitive Pokemon because it is the first stage of its evolution line and has modest base stats. It is most useful in Little Cup-style formats, early-game playthroughs or teams that value its abilities and utility moves.
Lillipup’s biggest strengths are its decent early Attack stat, access to Normal-type moves, coverage like Crunch and elemental fang moves, and utility from abilities such as Pickup or Run Away. Its biggest issue is that it is frail compared with fully evolved Pokemon and is weak to Fighting-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Lillipup, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Lillipup
National Dex
#0506
Type
Normal
Species
Puppy Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
9.0 lbs / 4.1 kg
4.1 kg
Abilities
Vital Spirit, Pickup, Run Away
Lillipup has modest base stats as the first stage of its evolution line, but its early Attack and Speed make it useful near the beginning of several Pokemon games.
Lillipup uses Normal-type attacks, early utility and coverage moves such as Dark, Fairy and Fighting options. These are some of Lillipup’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A useful setup move that boosts Lillipup’s offensive pressure and helps it hit harder in early-game battles.
A strong Normal-type attack that fits Lillipup’s early-game role and can punish a previous knockout.
Early Dark-type coverage that gives Lillipup a way to pressure Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A powerful coverage move that helps Lillipup hit Fighting, Dark and Dragon-type Pokemon when available.
A stronger Dark-type coverage attack that becomes useful across games where Lillipup can learn it.
A high-power Normal-type attack for direct damage, though its recoil means it should be used carefully.
A Fighting-type coverage move that can become stronger when Lillipup is low on HP.
A very strong Normal-type attack that gives Lillipup major burst damage in games where it can learn it.
Lillipup can learn Normal, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Ground and other coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Lillipup’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Lillipup is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it only one weakness and one immunity, while most other attacking types hit it for neutral damage.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Lillipup’s abilities give it useful early-game utility, especially through Pickup and its hidden ability Run Away.
Prevents Lillipup from falling asleep. This can help it stay active against sleep-based disruption.
Can let Lillipup pick up useful items after battles in many Pokemon games, making it valuable during playthroughs.
Lillipup’s hidden ability lets it flee from most wild Pokemon battles, which can be useful while exploring.
Lillipup evolves into Herdier, which then evolves into Stoutland. The full Lillipup evolution line is Lillipup, Herdier and Stoutland.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Lillipup at Level 16
Stage 3
Evolves from Herdier at Level 32
Lillipup’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It first appeared in Generation 5, so earlier games should note that Lillipup had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Lillipup had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Routes 1, 2 and 3. |
 Pokemon White |
Routes 1, 2 and 3. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Floccesy Ranch. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Floccesy Ranch. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Routes 101, 102 and 103. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 101, 102 and 103. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Routes 4, 5 and 6, Brooklet Hill and Paniola Ranch. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Routes 4, 5 and 6, Brooklet Hill and Paniola Ranch. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Routes 4, 5 and 6 and Paniola Ranch. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Routes 4, 5 and 6 and Paniola Ranch. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Training Lowlands. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Training Lowlands. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Lillipup |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Lillipup. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Lillipup is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Lillipup is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Lillipup evolves into Herdier at Level 16. Herdier evolves into Stoutland at Level 32.
Lillipup’s abilities are Vital Spirit, Pickup and Run Away. Run Away is its hidden ability.
Lillipup’s best moves often include Work Up, Retaliate, Bite, Play Rough, Crunch, Take Down, Reversal and Giga Impact.
Yes, Lillipup can be useful early in a playthrough because it is easy to raise, has useful abilities and evolves quickly into Herdier and Stoutland.
Lillipup can be found in several games, including Routes 1, 2 and 3 in Pokemon Black and White, Floccesy Ranch in Black 2 and White 2, and Training Lowlands in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
No, Lillipup does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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