Biology
Litleo is a quadrupedal, leonine Pokémon . It is mostly dark brown with pale brown paws, ears, tail tip, and face. It has a short, rounded muzzle with a reddish-orange nose, round ears with darker interiors, and circular, black eyes with white pupils. There is a reddish-orange tuft of mane between its ears. Each of its paws has three toes and dark brown paw pads. The tail ends in a pointed, teardrop shape.
Litleo is a hot-blooded Pokémon that is curious by nature and is quick to start fights. In battle, its short mane radiates heat. The stronger its opponent, the more heat it produces. Litleo live in prides, where they are raised and taught to hunt by female Pyroar . When a wild Litleo is capable of hunting on its own, it is kicked out of the pride and begins to live alone. It lives in grassy plains and along cliff sides. In Generation VI , Noble Roar was its signature move .
Evolution
Litleo evolves into Pyroar .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
In the anime
Major appearances
Litleo debuted in Pikachu, What's This Key? . It was a resident of a world full of ice and snow, which was accessed by Pikachu and his friends, courtesy of Klefki 's keys.
Four Litleo appeared in A Fiery Rite of Passage! . One of them was forced to leave the pride by Pyroar , but with Ash 's help, it was able to become independent and leave its pride.
Minor appearances
Litleo made its main series debut in Performing with Fiery Charm! , under the ownership of a Performer competing in the Dendemille Showcase . It reappeared in A Performance Pop Quiz! , where it participated in the Anistar Showcase; and in Master Class Choices! , where it participated in the Fleurrh Showcase. It reappeared once more in Master Class is in Session! , where it was used in the Master Class Showcase in Gloire City .
Multiple Litleo appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel , including one during a flashback. Another was seen as a resident of the Nebel Plateau .
Two Litleo appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z! .
Two Trainers ' Litleo appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth! . They were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival .
A Litleo appeared in Out of Their Elements! , under the ownership of Harmony .
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
XY097
Litleo
Ash's Pokédex
Litleo, the Lion Cub Pokémon. Litleo must leave its pride and fend for itself in order to grow up strong.
In the manga
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
Kalos Central #057
Hoenn #—
X
The stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body.
Y
They set off on their own from their pride and live by themselves to become stronger. These hot-blooded Pokémon are quick to fight.
Omega Ruby
The stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body.
Alpha Sapphire
They set off on their own from their pride and live by themselves to become stronger. These hot-blooded Pokémon are quick to fight.
Generation VII
Alola US UM : #370
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon , Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! .
Ultra Sun
When they're young, they live with a pride. Once they're able to hunt prey on their own, they're kicked out and have to make their own way.
Ultra Moon
This hot-blooded Pokémon is filled with curiosity. When it gets angry or starts fighting, its short mane gets hot.
Generation IX
Paldea #224
Kitakami #—
Scarlet
When Litleo are young, female Pyroar will teach them how to hunt. Once the Litleo mature, they will leave the pride and set out on their own.
Violet
The more a Litleo trains its body and spirit by battling mighty enemies, the hotter its mane will grow.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
62
122 - 169
234 - 328
50
49 - 112
94 - 218
58
56 - 121
108 - 236
73
70 - 137
135 - 269
54
53 - 116
101 - 227
72
69 - 136
134 - 267
Total:
369
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litleo
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litleo
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litleo
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Litleo
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Litleo
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litleo
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litleo
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds
Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 72
Base Defense: 50
Base Speed: 60
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
Trivia
Origin
Litleo is based on a lion cub. Its red hair looks similar to a mohawk hairstyle .
Name origin
Litleo may be a combination of little , lit , and leo (Latin for lion).
Shishiko may be a combination of 獅子 shishi (lion) and 子 ko (child).
In other languages
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