Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Ghost/Fire-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.25x
2x
0x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Flash Fire ability are immune to Fire attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Litwick? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Litwick, a renowned Pokémon boasting Ghost and Fire attributes. Litwick is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Litwick performs in battles.
Species: Litwick Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs Ability: Flash Fire Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) EVs: 240 Hp / 8 Def / 252 SpA / 8 SpD IVs: 0 Atk Moveset: - Overheat / Flamethrower - Shadow Ball / Hex - Psychic - Energy Ball / Solar Beam
Special Sweeper Litwick (Flash Fire)
When it comes to single battles, Litwick shines as a superb Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Litwick's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Litwick's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Litwick's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Litwick's special attack by 2 stages). ◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Litwick? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
In double battles, Litwick's Special Sweeper role is a top-notch. This approach seeks to overwhelm foes with lethal special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Litwick's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Litwick's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Litwick's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Heat Wave is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes). ◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Litwick's special attack by 2 stages). ◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Acid is a special 40-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to lower the foes special defense by 1 stage).
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Litwick proves to be a superb Defensive Trick Roomer for single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Litwick from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Flash Fire, Litwick's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Litwick's special attack by 2 stages). ◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment). ◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Litwick can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Litwick.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Litwick can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Litwick
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Psych up + Haze
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Pain split + Toxic
Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Inferno
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Litwick's stats
Acid Armor
Calm Mind
Curse
Flame Charge
Most notable and possible best moves for Litwick
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Litwick in Black and White
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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