Lickitung
Lickitung is a Pokémon species characterized by its long, tongue-like appendage, which it uses for various purposes, including tasting and sensing its surroundings. Lickitung is known for its voracious appetite and its ability to lick anything to detect its taste and texture. It evolves into Lickilicky when leveled up while knowing the move Rollout.
| National Pokedex No: 0108 |
| Type: |
| Category: Licking Pokémon |
| Height: 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight : 65.5 kg (144.4 lbs) |
| Gender: 50% ♂, 50 % ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities: Own Tempo or Oblivious/Cloud Nine |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Lickitung is a Pokémon with distinct physical characteristics.
Lickitung is a medium-sized Pokémon, measuring around 3 feet 11 inches (1.2 meters) in height. Its body is plump, resembling a rotund, dinosaur-like creature. The skin of Lickitung is smooth, and its primary color is a vibrant shade of pink. The texture is soft to the touch, reflecting its friendly and approachable demeanor.
Lickitung has small, circular eyes that convey a sense of innocence. Positioned on the sides of its head, Lickitung’s ears are flat and triangular.
The most iconic feature of Lickitung is its long, extendable tongue, which can reach twice the length of its body. The tongue is wide and flat, providing a broad surface area. The tongue is often depicted in a contrasting color, such as light green. Lickitung’s mouth is usually portrayed as wide, emphasizing its oral-centric abilities.
While Lickitung appears to lack visible limbs at first glance, it is actually capable of swift movements and can walk on short legs hidden beneath its round body. The tail is short and stubby, complementing its overall body structure.
These physical traits contribute to Lickitung’s whimsical and charming appearance in the Pokémon world.
Behaviour
Lickitung, with its distinctive appearance and unique characteristics, exhibits several behaviors that define its personality in the Pokémon world.
Lickitung primarily communicates through its extensive, sticky tongue. It uses this tongue not only for attacks in battles but also as a way of expressing emotions and intentions. Lickitung explores its surroundings by constantly licking objects and people. This behavior helps it gather information about its environment and other Pokémon.
Despite its somewhat intimidating tongue, Lickitung is generally portrayed as a friendly and approachable Pokémon. It often interacts with trainers and other Pokémon in a playful manner. Lickitung is curious by nature, and its behavior reflects a childlike inquisitiveness. It may lick things simply out of curiosity or playfully engage with its surroundings.
Lickitung has a strong preference for spicy foods. Its taste buds are adapted to enjoy the heat, and it often seeks out spicy berries or meals. When it finds something it enjoys, Lickitung can rapidly consume large quantities of food. Its tongue assists in efficiently engulfing its favorite treats.
In battles, Lickitung relies heavily on its tongue-based attacks, including moves like Lick and Wrap. These moves may not only deal damage to opponents but can also have additional effects, such as paralysis. Despite its somewhat clumsy appearance, Lickitung can display surprising agility and flexibility during battles, utilizing its tongue for both offense and defense.
Lickitung forms strong bonds with its trainers. It enjoys the company of those who treat it well, showcasing loyalty and affection.
Lickitung’s behaviors make it a unique and endearing Pokémon, blending a playful demeanor with a fascinating set of abilities centered around its remarkable tongue.
Evolution
Lickitung evolves into Lickilicky when leveled up while knowing the move Rollout. This evolution was introduced in the fourth generation of Pokémon games, specifically in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Lickitung is a Normal-type Pokémon known for its peculiar appearance, featuring a long, curling tongue and a chubby body. Lickitung is often depicted using its long tongue to explore its surroundings, and it can use it skillfully in battles. The tongue is not only a sensory organ but also a tool for delivering powerful moves.
Lickilicky evolves from Lickitung when it levels up and knows the move Rollout. This unique evolution requirement sets it apart from many other Pokémon evolution methods. Lickilicky undergoes significant changes in appearance compared to Lickitung. It becomes larger and gains more weight, resulting in a more rounded and chubby body. Its tongue remains a defining feature but might appear shorter in proportion to its larger size. While Lickilicky retains some of the behaviors of Lickitung, its increased size and weight may influence how it uses its tongue and engages in battles.
The move Rollout is crucial for triggering Lickitung’s evolution into Lickilicky. This means that for Lickitung to evolve, it must learn and have the move Rollout in its moveset when it levels up.
Lickilicky, along with its evolution form, was introduced in the fourth generation of Pokémon games, including titles like Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Both Lickitung and Lickilicky are known for their Normal-type moves and can be versatile in battles, with Lickilicky gaining enhanced stats after evolution.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Jessie’s Lickitung
Lickitung first appeared in “Princess vs. Princess” when Jessie captured it and employed it in a battle against Misty during the Queen of the Princess Festival. Later, in “Tricks of the Trade”, Jessie unintentionally traded her Lickitung for Benny’s Wobbuffet.
Other appearences include:
- PK15 (Lickitung playfully licked a Cubone’s face, prompting Cubone to respond by pulling on its tongue until it touched the ground.)
- ”If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!” (In a flashback Angie cared for a Lickitung at her parents’ daycare, but it evolved into Lickilicky, which wasn’t suitable for daycares.)
- ”A Seasoned Search!” (Ulu’s Lickitung, introduced in this episode later helped sort Grepa Berries for the Alola Bread Festival in ”Sours for the Sweet!” before departing Alola with Ulu on a ship.)
- ”Battling Besties!” (reappeared)
Anime Minor Appearances
In ”The Ultimate Test”, a Lickitung was featured in an image. ”Pikachu’s Vacation” showcased a Lickitung at the Pokémon Theme Park. ”The Power of One” highlighted multiple Lickitung sensing Lawrence III’s disturbance.
”Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure” featured a wild Lickitung. The episode ”Carrying On!” included a sick Lickitung in Way Away Island’s Pokémon Center. ”Beauty and the Breeder” had a Pokémon Breeder’s Lickitung in a breeding competition. Ring Masters presented a participating Lickitung in Rikishii Town’s Sumo Conference.
”Extreme Pokémon!” showed a racer’s Lickitung in the Extreme Pokémon Race. ”Destiny Deoxys” included a Lickitung in the opening sequence. ”Deceit and Assist” featured a Coordinator’s Lickitung. In ”Alola, Kanto!”, Rotom captured a photo of a Lickitung. ”Distant Blue Sky!” showcased a Lickitung waking up Ash, signaling Pikachu’s absence.
A Trainer’s Lickitung appeared in the episodes:
- ”A Young Royal Flame Ignites!”
- ”The Power of Us” (Three Trainers’ Lickitung)
- ”Turning the Other Mask!”
- ”Crowning the Chow Crusher!” (participated in the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest, and another one was seen on a promoting poster of the competition.)
- ”Secrets of the Jungle”
- ”This Could be the Start of Something Big!”
Manga Appearances
Pokémon Adventures
Lickitung debuted in ”Sigh for Psyduck” during a confrontation with Koga’s Gastly. In ”Murkrow Row”, a living Lickitung was spotted in Gold’s house. In ”Hello, Lickitung”, four Lickitung were drawn to the scent of Crystal’s newly evolved Bayleef.
”The Last Battle XIII” featured a Lickitung in the fight in Ilex Forest. A brief appearance occurred in ”A Vicious Cycle of Possibilities” with a Lickitung owned by a Biker gang member. ”Licking Lickitung” showcased Diamond’s attempt to catch a map-stealing Lickitung, which evolved into Lickilicky. Multiple Lickilicky appeared in a flashback in ”Luring in a Lickilicky”. ”Out-Odding Oddish” included a Pokéathlon participant’s Lickilicky.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All
In this manga a Lickitung was seen in the GDZ21.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In ”The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!”, a Lickitung made an appearance. Another Lickitung was featured in ”Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!”. Giovanni utilizes a Lickitung to disrupt the TV contest in ”Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!”. Professor Oak’s Lickitung debuted in ”Save the Pokémon Zoo!!”, and another Lickitung was present at ”Pikachu’s Birthday Party”.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Route 18 (Trade) |
| Pokémon Yellow | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Route 44 |
| Pokémon Crystal | Route 44 |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed | Route 18 (Trade) |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Route 18 (Trade) |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Citadark Isle |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Lake Valor |
| Pokémon Platinum | Route 215 |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Route 44, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Challenger's Cave |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Route 2 |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Victory Road |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Trade |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Poni Gauntlet |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Trade |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Lake Valor, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends Arceus | Avalanche Slopes, Shrouded Ruins, Snowfall Hot Spring |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Lickitung's origin name
English: Lickitung – The English name is a combination of “lick” (referring to its signature tongue-based attacks) and “tongue” (emphasizing its prominent and unique tongue).
Japanese: Beroringa (ベロリンガ) – Berorin (ベロリン): Derived from “bero” (lick), and -ga (ガ): A common suffix for Pokémon names in Japanese.
German: Schlurp – The German name “Schlurp” is likely derived from the onomatopoeic word for licking, reflecting its tongue-centric nature.
French: Excelangue – In French, “Excelangue” is a fusion of “exceller” (to excel) and “langue” (tongue), emphasizing its remarkable tongue.
Spanish: Lickitung – The Spanish name stays true to the English name, maintaining the association with licking and the unique tongue.
Italian: Lickitung – Similarly, the Italian name preserves the essence of the English name, focusing on licking and the distinctive tongue.
Korean: 먹고자 (Meokgoja) – The Korean name “Meokgoja” combines “먹다” (meokda), meaning to lick or taste, and the suffix “고자” (goja), commonly used in Korean Pokémon names.
Chinese (Simplified): 舔舔兽 (Tiǎn Tiǎn Shòu) – 舔舔 (Tiǎn Tiǎn): Refers to licking, and 兽 (Shòu): Means beast or Pokémon.
Chinese (Traditional): 舔舔獸 (Tiǎn Tiǎn Shòu) – 舔舔 (Tiǎn Tiǎn): Similar to the simplified version, signifying lickin, and 獸 (Shòu): Traditional character for beast or Pokémon.
These names across different languages often capture the essence of Lickitung’s characteristic licking behavior, emphasizing its unique tongue-related features.