Lick (move)

Lick したでなめる Tongue Lick

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Battles Type  Ghost Category  Physical PP  30 (max. 48) Power  30 Accuracy  100% Priority  {{{priority}}} Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Target Foe Foe Foe Self Ally Ally May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  4 ♥♥♥♥ Badly startles the Pokémon in front.

Super Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  0   Raises the score if the Voltage is low.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cute Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  3 ♥♥♥ Startles the last Pokémon to act before the user.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Lick (Japanese: したでなめる Tongue Lick) is a damage-dealing Ghost-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Lick inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. Lick cannot paralyze Ghost-type Pokémon.

Generation II to V

Lick can now paralyze Ghost-type Pokémon.

Generation VI onwards

Lick's power is raised from 20 to 30.

Description

Games Description StadStad2 A Ghost-type attack. Has a one-in-three chance of leaving the target with paralysis. GSC An attack that may cause paralysis. RSEColo.XD Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. FRLG The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze. DPPtHGSSPBR The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target. BWB2W2 The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. SV The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
092		Gastly		Amorphous		Amorphous	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
093		Haunter		Amorphous		Amorphous	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
094		Gengar		Amorphous		Amorphous	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
108		Lickitung		Monster		Monster		1	1	1	1	1	1	1
124		Jynx		Human-Like		Human-Like	18	1	1	1, 5	1, 5	1, 5	1, 5SMUSUM 6PE	1
143		Snorlax		Monster		Monster				12	12	12	12SMUSUM 19PE	1
209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy		19	19	13	13	13	13	13BDSP
210		Granbull		Field	Fairy		19	19	13	13	13	13	13BDSP
216		Teddiursa		Field		Field		8	7	1	1	1	1	1BDSP	1
217		Ursaring		Field		Field		1, 8	1, 7	1	1	1	1	1BDSP	1
238		Smoochum		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		1	1	5	5	5	5	1
263		Zigzagoon Galarian Form		Field		Field								6
264		Linoone Galarian Form		Field		Field								1
336		Seviper		Field	Dragon			7	7	7BW 1B2W2	9XY 7ORAS	6	6BDSP	6
352		Kecleon		Field		Field			1	1	1	1	1	1BDSP
446		Munchlax		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				12	12	1, 12	1, 12	1
463		Lickilicky		Monster		Monster				1	1	1	1	1
511		Pansage		Field		Field					7	7	7
512		Simisage		Field		Field					1	1	1
513		Pansear		Field		Field					7	7	7
514		Simisear		Field		Field					1	1	1
515		Panpour		Field		Field					7	7	7
516		Simipour		Field		Field					1	1	1
631		Heatmor		Field		Field					1	1	1	1SwSh
656		Froakie		Water 1		Water 1						10	10		10
657		Frogadier		Water 1		Water 1						10	10		10
658		Greninja		Water 1		Water 1						10	10		10
725		Litten		Field		Field							8	6SwSh
726		Torracat		Field		Field							1, 8	1SwSh
727		Incineroar		Field		Field							1, 8	1SwSh
862		Obstagoon		Field		Field								1SwSh
901		Ursaluna		Field		Field									1
910		Crocalor		Field		Field									7
911		Skeledirge		Field		Field									7
926		Fidough		Field	Mineral									3
927		Dachsbun		Field	Mineral									3
942		Maschiff		Field		Field									4
943		Mabosstiff		Field		Field									4
965		Varoom		Mineral		Mineral									1
966		Revavroom		Mineral		Mineral									1
971		Greavard		Field		Field									3
972		Houndstone		Field		Field									3
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Parent Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
086		Seel		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
088		Grimer		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
143		Snorlax		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy	✔
446		Munchlax		Monster		Monster			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
506		Lillipup		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔	✔SwSh
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Lick is a move with 4 base power, 100% accuracy, and 22 PP. The user attacks enemy in the front, possibly paralyzing them. This move is affected by Muzzled status condition.

In Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, the move's PP has been decreased to 20.

Pokémon Conquest

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Stars: ★ Power: 14 Accuracy: 100%

Effect: Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.

Users:

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

Updates

Gyms & Raids

• July 30, 2016
  • Power: 10 → 5
  • Energy boost: 7 → 6
• February 16, 2017
  • Duration: 0.5 → 1 seconds
• February 21, 2017
  • Duration: 1 → 0.5 seconds

Lick
Fast Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 5 Energy boost 6 Duration 0.5 seconds Damage window 0.2 - 0.5 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 3 Energy boost 3 Turns 1
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Fast TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Lick

★★
Attack power	26.14099
Charge time	0.5 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	May paralyze the foe

Pokémon Masters EX

Category	Move Gauge	MP	Base Power	Max Power	Accuracy	Target	Effect Tag	Description	Playable Users
Physical	1	—	12	14	100%	An opponent	—	Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.	Agatha & Gengar (Before Mega Evolving only) Scottie/Bettie & Gastly/Haunter/Gengar Egg

• Description prior to Version 2.10.0*: Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Lick is Gengar's second move as Gastly. The user attacks forward in a line with their tongue, damaging enemies hit, and pulling them to the user. After evolving into Haunter at level 5, it is replaced by either Dream Eater or Hex.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis and prevent any attacks or moves. MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいの ポケモンは わざがだせない Conq. Aggressively lick the enemy. It may also cause the target to flinch. MDGtI It damages an enemy. It could also cause the Paralysis status condition. With the Paralysis status, the enemy's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves. SMD It damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis.

In the anime

Gastly	Haunter	Lickilicky	Gengar
The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
Haunter	Haunter extends its tongue and licks the opponent, usually causing paralysis.
Sabrina's Haunter	The Tower of Terror		Debut
Morty's Haunter	From Ghost to Ghost		None
Lon's Haunter	Scary Hospitality!		None
A wild Haunter	A Haunted House for Everyone!		None
Gengar	Gengar licks the opponent with its incredibly long tongue.
A giant Gengar	The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis		None
Morty's Gengar	A Ghost of a Chance		None
Gastly	Gastly extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, to whom the saliva causes paralysis; or, Gastly extends its tongue to an incredible length and slaps the opponent with it.
Captain's Gastly	A Shipful of Shivers		None
Morty's Gastly	From Ghost to Ghost		None
Kecleon	Kecleon extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, causing dizziness and confusion. It can also use its tongue to hold, catch or throw objects.
Madison's Reddy	The Kecleon Caper		None
Alexa's Greeny	The Kecleon Caper		None
Harrison's Kecleon	Playing with Fire!		None
Sableye	Sableye licks the opponent with its slimy tongue leaving saliva on the target, which can cause confusion.
A wild Sableye	Ready, Willing, and Sableye		Sableye cannot legally learn Lick
Lickitung	Lickitung licks the opponent with its long tongue, usually causing paralysis or dizziness. It could also use its tongue to push and hold things.
A wild Lickitung	Pikachu's Ghost Carnival		None
Lickilicky	Lickilicky extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, sometimes paralyzing, or Lickilicky starts to rub its tongue all over the opponent's body, confusing them.
Baron Alberto transformed as Lickilicky	The Rise of Darkrai		None
Baron Alberto's Lickilicky	The Rise of Darkrai		None
Unnamed Trainer's Lickilicky	If the Scarf Fits, Wear it!		None
Conway's Lickilicky	Working on a Right Move!		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Golbat	Gengar	Munchlax
The user licks the target with its long tongue to deal damage. This may also paralyze the target.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Gengar	Gengar licks the opponent with its tongue. On occasion, this will paralyze the opponent.
Agatha's Gengar	Muk Raking		Debut
Munchlax	Munchlax licks the opponent with its tongue.
Diamond's Lax	Mirages of Mismagius I		None
Golbat	Golbat licks the opponent with its sticky tongue.
Petrel's Golbat	All About Arceus V		Golbat cannot legally learn Lick

• Maizie's Teddiursa was revealed to know Lick on the official website, but she was never shown using the move.

Pokémon Try Adventure

	Kecleon
The user licks the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Kecleon	Kecleon sticks out its tongue and licks the opponent.
Haidoru's Kecleon	TA23		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Lick is the only Ghost-type move in Generation I that takes the type chart into account.
• In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD, when a Pokémon uses Lick, it will show its tongue. Starting in Pokémon Battle Revolution, this no longer occurs.
• Lick is the only Ghost-type move that can cause paralysis.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 舌舔 Sihttím Mandarin 舌舔 Shétiǎn * 舔舌頭 Tiǎn Shétou * Czech Olíznutí Danish Smaske Dutch Lik Finnish Lipaisu (EP182) Kielihyökkäys (EP271) French Léchouille German Schlecker Greek Γλείψιμο Indonesian Jilat Italian Leccata Korean 핥기 Halgi Polish Lizanie* Atak Jęzorem* Brazilian Portuguese Lambida (games, anime, TCG, manga) Lamber (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Serbian Lizanje Spanish Lengüetazo Swedish Slick Thai ลิ้นเลีย Vietnamese Liếm Láp

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