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Lick

Lick

Ghost-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Linoone Galar

Galar #32

DarkNormal
Start

Obstagoon

Galar #33

DarkNormal
Start

Gastly

Galar #141

GhostPoison
Start

Haunter

Galar #142

GhostPoison
Start

Gengar

Galar #143

GhostPoison
Start

Munchlax

Galar #260

Normal
Start

Snorlax

Galar #261

Normal
Start

Heatmor

Galar #317

Fire
Start

Lickitung

Armor #54

Normal
Start

Lickilicky

Armor #55

Normal
Start

Smoochum

Crown #13

IcePsychic
Start

Jynx

Crown #14

IcePsychic
Start

Torracat

Nat. #726

Fire
Start

Incineroar

Nat. #727

FireDark
Start

Zigzagoon Galar

Galar #31

DarkNormal
6

Litten

Nat. #725

Fire
6

Learners

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

Lillipup

Armor #113

Normal
Egg

Self-Destruct

Normal

Smog

Poison
GhostPhysical

Lick

Ghost-type move

Move #

122

Introduced

Generation I

Power

30

Accuracy

100

PP

30

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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

-

3010015103

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

Astral BarrageGhostSpecial

-

12010051

The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.

Confuse RayGhostStatus

-

-1001082

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

CurseGhostStatus

-

--10101

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Destiny BondGhostStatus

-

--539

After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

GrudgeGhostStatus

-

--518

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

HexGhostSpecial
TM77
651001091

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

Moongeist BeamGhostSpecial

-

10010051

The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

Night ShadeGhostSpecial

-

-1001526

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Phantom ForceGhostPhysical901001030

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

PoltergeistGhostPhysical

-

11090550

The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.

Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015249

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

Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015137

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Shadow ForceGhostPhysical

-

12010051

The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical

-

60-207

The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical

-

401003029

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

Spectral ThiefGhostPhysical

-

90100101

The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.

Spirit ShackleGhostPhysical

-

80100101

The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target’s shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.

SpiteGhostStatus

-

-1001023

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

Trick-or-TreatGhostStatus

-

-1002010

The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target’s type.

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