Competitive Information for Lickilicky [Diamond/Pearl]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be infatuated. Gaining this Ability while infatuated cures it.
This Pokemon cannot be confused.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Lickilicky? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Lickilicky, an impressive Pokémon with Normal attributes! Lickilicky is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. It deserves to see more play in the meta. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Ready to elevate your game with Lickilicky's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Aqua Tail
Prepare for single battles with Lickilicky as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using formidable physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Lickilicky's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Lickilicky recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Own Tempo, Lickilicky cannot be confused.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Lickilicky's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Beam / Snore
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Surf
Lickilicky makes an a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Lickilicky's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Lickilicky's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Own Tempo, Lickilicky cannot be confused.
◆ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Normal-type move (Lickilicky must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dive).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Lickilicky? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl 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 Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Hammer Arm
When it comes to double battles, Lickilicky shines as a sensational Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to crush rivals using forceful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Lickilicky's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Lickilicky recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Own Tempo, Lickilicky cannot be confused.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Lickilicky's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Hyper Beam / Snore
- Flamethrower
For those intense double battles, Lickilicky is an exquisite Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Lickilicky's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Lickilicky's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Own Tempo, Lickilicky cannot be confused.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Lickilicky cannot move next turn).
◆ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Normal-type move (Lickilicky must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Lickilicky can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl 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 Lickilicky.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Lickilicky can perform in Diamond/Pearl. 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 DP Move and Ability Combos for Lickilicky
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Lickilicky's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Lickilicky
- Body Slam
- Counter
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Lickilicky in Diamond and Pearl
- Adamant Nature ( 48/232/176/0/0/52/ )
- Modest Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0/ )
- Optimize Lickilicky's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
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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