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Lick

Lick

Ghost-type physical move in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
GhostPhysical

The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Gastly

#58

GhostPoison
Start

Haunter

#59

GhostPoison
Start

Gengar

#60

GhostPoison
Start

Jynx

#155

IcePsychic
Start

Lickitung

#180

Normal
Start

Lickilicky

#181

Normal
Start

Teddiursa

#198

Normal
Start

Ursaring

#199

Normal
Start

Kecleon

#352

Normal
Start

Smoochum

#154

IcePsychic
5

Jynx

#155

IcePsychic
5

Seviper

#336

Poison
7

Snorlax

#230

Normal
12

Munchlax

#446

Normal
12

Snubbull

#125

Normal
13

Granbull

#126

Normal
13

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Grimer

#117

Poison
Egg

Seel

#178

Water
Egg

Snorlax

#230

Normal
Egg

Munchlax

#446

Normal
Egg

Egg Bomb

Normal

Smog

Poison
GhostPhysical

Lick

Ghost-type move

Move #

122

Introduced

Generation I

Power

20

Accuracy

100

PP

30

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

View all moves
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AstonishGhostPhysical

-

301001552

The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001056

The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--521

When this move is used, if the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints.

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--510

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the foe’s move that knocked it out.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001520

The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

NightmareGhostStatus

-

-100155

A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial

-

60100595

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM30
8010015201

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical701001581

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010052

The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe protects itself.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-205

The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003016

The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-1001082

The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

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