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Lick in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Ghost-type physical move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

GhostPhysical

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

30

Accuracy

100

PP

30

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Munchlax

#42

Normal
Egg

Snorlax

#43

Normal
Egg

Grimer

#57

Poison
Egg

Muk

#58

Poison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Muk

#58

Poison
Grimer — breeding; retain through evolution

Muk

#58

Poison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Smeargle

#70

Normal
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Smeargle

#70

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Seel

#115

Water
Egg

Dewgong

#116

WaterIce
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dewgong

#116

WaterIce
Seel — breeding; retain through evolution

Dewgong

#116

WaterIce
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Lillipup

#150

Normal
Egg

Herdier

#151

Normal
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Herdier

#151

Normal
Lillipup — breeding; retain through evolution

Stoutland

#152

Normal
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Stoutland

#152

Normal
Lillipup — breeding; retain through evolution

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Astonish

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

Ghost

-

3010015128
Confuse Ray

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

Ghost

-

-10010125
Curse

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

Ghost

-

--10413
Destiny Bond

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.

Ghost

-

--566
Grudge

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

Ghost

-

--533
Hex

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

Ghost

-

651001049
Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

200-10
Moongeist Beam

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

Ghost

-

10010052
Never-Ending Nightmare

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

--10
Never-Ending Nightmare

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

--10
Night Shade

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

Ghost

-

-1001541
Nightmare

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ghost

-

-1001574
Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost

-

601005115
Phantom Force

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

Ghost

-

901001019
Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015363
Shadow Bone

The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Ghost

-

85100103
Shadow Claw

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

Ghost7010015234
Shadow Force

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

Ghost

-

12010053
Shadow Punch

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

Ghost

-

60-2011
Shadow Sneak

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

Ghost

-

401003049
Sinister Arrow Raid

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

180-10
Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Ghost

-

195-10
Spectral Thief

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

Ghost

-

90100102
Spirit Shackle

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

Ghost

-

80100102
Spite

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

Ghost

-

-10010168
Trick-or-Treat

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

Ghost

-

-100209