Litten (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Litten (disambiguation).

Litten Fire Cat Pokémon ニャビー Nyabby #0725 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Blaze Cacophony Cacophony Intimidate Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Litten 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 9.5 lbs. 4.3 kg Litten 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 64	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Litten 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Litten (Japanese: ニャビー Nyabby) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves into Torracat starting at level 17, which evolves into Incineroar starting at level 34.

Along with Rowlet and Popplio, Litten is one of three starter Pokémon of Alola available at the beginning of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. They were also the second Generation VII Pokémon to be revealed to the public on May 10, 2016.

Biology

Litten grooming itself and spitting a fiery hairball as its fur stands on end

Concept art of Litten for Pokémon Sun and Moon

Litten is a quadrupedal, feline Pokémon covered with primarily black fur. It has a short muzzle with a tiny, black nose, red eyes with yellow sclerae, and short, pointed ears with pale gray insides. There are two red stripes around each of its legs and two horizontal stripes with a vertical stripe across them on its forehead. The lower part of Litten's face is also red, and there is a large tuft of fur on each cheek. A tuft of fur sits at the end of its long tail. When it arches its back, three pointed tufts of fur with red tips appear along its spine.

Litten is a solitary Pokémon that does not typically display its emotions, and it is usually advised that it not be given too much affection. It will scratch those who try to pet it without earning its trust, which takes some time to develop. While grooming, Litten collects fur inside its stomach. By setting the stored fur alight, it can spit fireballs that change based on how it coughs. Litten's fur produces flammable oils, and when it begins shedding, it burns all its fur in a blaze. Its fur coat regrows twice a year.

Evolution

Litten evolves into Torracat, which evolves into Incineroar.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Litten  Fire

→

First evolution Torracat  Fire

→

Second evolution Incineroar  Fire  Dark

In the anime

Main series

Litten in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Litten

A wild Litten living on Melemele Island first appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, which also marked the species' debut. Ash would later catch Litten in One Journey Ends, Another Begins.... It later evolved into a Torracat in Pushing the Fiery Envelope! and then into an Incineroar in Fiery Surprises!.

Professor Kukui's Litten

Professor Kukui's Incineroar appeared as a Litten in A Timeless Encounter! when Ash met him in the past. It reappeared in a flashback in Exhibition Unmasked!.

Minor appearances

A Litten briefly appeared alongside a Rowlet and Popplio in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Litten appeared in a flashback in Battling the Beast Within! as a resident of what is now the Ultra Ruin.

A Litten appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

A Litten appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One, under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM007 Litten Rotom Pokédex Litten, the Fire Cat Pokémon. A Fire type. Litten show few emotions and prefer being alone. It takes time to build any level of trust.

GOTCHA!

A Litten briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Litten briefly appeared playing with some children in The Eclipse.

In the manga

Litten in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Dollar (Adventures)

Sun owns a Litten named Dollar that first appeared in The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun. Sun received him from Professor Kukui. He later evolved into a Torracat, which eventually evolved further into an Incineroar.

Pokémon Horizon

A Trainer's Litten appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.

A Litten appeared in a fantasy in Traveling Trainer Tokio.

In the TCG

Main article: Litten (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola #004 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun While grooming itself, it builds up fur inside its stomach. It sets the fur alight and spews fiery attacks, which change based on how it coughs. Moon It doesn't allow its emotions to be easily seen. Earning its trust takes time. It prefers solitude. Ultra Sun If you try too hard to get close to it, it won't open up to you. Even if you do grow close, giving it too much affection is still a no-no. Ultra Moon Its coat regrows twice a year. When the time comes, Litten sets its own body on fire and burns away the old fur.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword It spends even the smallest amount of downtime grooming its fur with its tongue. Loose fur gathers in its stomach and serves as fuel for fiery moves.* Shield Trying to pet Litten before it trusts you will result in a nasty scratch from its sharp claws. Be careful.*
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Litten's Image in the Alolan Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Starter Pokémon from Hala in Iki Town Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Starter Pokémon from Professor Kukui in Route 1 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Pokémon HOME TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Reward for finding at least 100 Alolan Diglett (if the player chose Scorbunny) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal Rowlet Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal (Festive Hat)
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Litten Appears

In events

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50, 60	October 1 to 3, 2021

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 320	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:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

Litten is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 033 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 066 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30 099 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 1212 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1515 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1818 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 2121 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 2424 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2727 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 3030 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 3333 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 3636 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litten

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM13 TM13 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR18 TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR43 TR43 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR55 TR55 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litten

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Parting Shot Dark Status — 100% 20 Power Trip Dark Physical 20 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Litten in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Litten in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litten

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Fire Pledge Fire Special 80 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litten Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: None

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 VII Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 VII Leer Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litten × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Slash	Normal	They Might Not Be Giants!

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #710 Barrier Shot Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.

Pokémon: Magikarp Jump Friendship Item: Flame Plate (250) ★✰✰✰✰: +0% ★★✰✰✰: +60% (4) ★★★✰✰: +210% (10) ★★★★✰: +370% (11) ★★★★★: +560% (12) Skill: Awards some JP Recovery time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 46 Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 128 Base Defense: 79 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Scratch, Ember Charged Attacks: Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Crunch

Evolution data

Unevolved Litten  Fire

Level 17 →

First evolution Torracat  Fire

Level 34 →

Second evolution Incineroar  Fire  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Litten images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Litten's Japanese name and its romanization were revealed in a tweet of their trademark on March 27, 2016.

Origin

Litten may be based on mackerel tabbies, due to the stripes on its legs and the marking on its forehead, and black cats. Mackerel tabbies are also called "tiger cats" and Litten's coloration may be based off tigers. The combination of its forehead markings and its eyes appears to form one of the alchemical symbols for sulfur, a highly-flammable chemical.

Name origin

Litten may be a combination of lit, little, and kitten.

Nyabby may be a combination of ニャー nyā (meow), tabby, and 火 hi (fire).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニャビー Nyabby From ニャー nyā, 火 hi, and tabby French Flamiaou‎‎ From flamme and miaou Spanish Litten Same as English name German Flamiau From Flamme and Miau Italian Litten Same as English name Korean 냐오불 Nyaobul From 야옹 yaong and 불 bul Mandarin Chinese 火斑喵 Huǒbānmiāo From 火 huǒ, 虎斑貓 / 虎斑猫 hǔbānmāo, and 喵 miāo Cantonese Chinese 火斑喵 Fóbāanmīu From 火 fó, 虎斑貓 fúbāanmāau, and 喵 mīu

More languages Hebrew ליטן Litten Transcription of English name Russian Литтен Litten Transcription of English name Thai เนียบี Niabi Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Litten
• Dollar
• Professor Kukui's Litten
• Starter Pokémon

External links

Starter Pokémon
Kanto Bulbasaur Charmander Squirtle	Johto Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile	Hoenn Treecko Torchic Mudkip	Sinnoh Turtwig Chimchar Piplup	Hisui Rowlet Cyndaquil Oshawott
Unova Snivy Tepig Oshawott	Kalos Chespin Fennekin Froakie	Alola Rowlet Litten Popplio	Galar Grookey Scorbunny Sobble	Paldea Sprigatito Fuecoco Quaxly
Yellow Pikachu (player) Eevee (rival)	Colosseum Espeon and Umbreon	XD Eevee	Let's Go, Pikachu! Pikachu (player) Eevee (rival)	Let's Go, Eevee! Eevee (player) Pikachu (rival)

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