Lileep (Pokémon)

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Lileep Sea Lily Pokémon リリーラ Lilyla #345 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Suction Cups Cacophony Cacophony Storm Drain Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 3 Hatch time 30 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Lileep 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 52.5 lbs. 23.8 kg Lileep 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 121 Gen. III 99 IV 71 V+	Leveling rate Erratic
EV yield Total: 1 Lileep 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Lileep (Japanese: リリーラ Lilyla) is a dual-type Rock/Grass Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It is resurrected from a Root Fossil and evolves into Cradily starting at level 40.

Biology

Lileep is a somewhat plant-like Pokémon with eight dark-tipped, pink tentacles protruding from an opening on top of its head. Inside the pitch black opening are two glowing, yellow eyes. The remainder of its head is purple with yellow eyespots resembling targets. The head is connected to the body by means of a yellow stem. The body itself is purple and semi-spherical. Four stubby roots anchor this Pokémon firmly to the rocks of its home on the sea floor.

In ancient times, it lived in warm seas. It waves its tentacles around to disguise itself as seaweed in order to attract prey, which is swallowed whole after being entangled. Lileep has been extinct for 100 million years, but specimens can be revived from Root Fossils.

In the anime

Lileep in the anime

Minor appearances

Multiple Lileep debuted in Where's Armaldo?, where they were among the Fossil Pokémon being looked after by Professor Proctor and Annie Proctor on Wales Island.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, three Lileep were living in the Tree of Beginning.

A Mirage Lileep appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

In Wild in the Streets!, three Lileep were living in the habitat created for revived Fossil Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG102 Lileep Ash's Pokédex Lileep, the Sea Lily Pokémon. Lileep is believed to affix itself to stones on the ocean floor, and uses its petal-like tentacles to catch prey.

In the manga

Lileep in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Tanks, but No Tanks, Anorith & Lileep, a Lileep was set free alongside an Anorith during Ruby's stay in Fallarbor Town. Using the raw talent in battle that he inherited from Norman, he calmed them when he saw that nobody was looking.

A Lileep appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

The Battle Factory rented a Lileep, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

The Battle Tower rented a Lileep, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

A Lileep belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in PASM23.

In the TCG

Main article: Lileep (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #133 Kanto #— Ruby Lileep became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals. Sapphire Lileep is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes. Emerald It disguises itself as seaweed by making its tentacles sway. Unsuspecting prey that come too close are swallowed whole. It became extinct 100 million years ago. FireRed It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. White Black 2 It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #138 X It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times. Y It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. Omega Ruby Lileep became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals. Alpha Sapphire Lileep is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #231 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun In ancient times, it lived in warm seas. It disguised itself as seaweed to ambush its prey and devoured them whole when they got close. Ultra Moon It sticks to rocks with its powerful suckers and can't be washed away no matter how rough the surf gets.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Revive from Root Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City Emerald Revive from Root Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Revive from Root Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City Platinum Revive from Root Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City HeartGold Trade Receive Root Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it SoulSilver Revive from Root Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science in Pewter City Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Revive from Root Fossil at the Nacrene Museum Black 2 White 2 Revive from Root Fossil at the Nacrene Museum Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Revive from Root Fossil at the Ambrette Town Fossil Lab Y Trade Receive Root Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Revive from Root Fossil at the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Receive Root Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Revive from Root Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Ocean (Ruby Field) Trozei! Endless Level 17, Endless Level 46, Forever Level 7, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silver Trench (80F-89F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Drenched Bluff (B1F-B6F) MD Sky Drenched Bluff (B1F-B6F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Sunny Seashore Rumble U Entranceway: The Hidden Basement
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Th Shuffle Nacht Carnival: Stage 507 Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Sea of Origin (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Pokémon Adventure Camp Lileep	Japan	Japanese	15	July 21, 2012 to September 30, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Tanga Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 66		126 - 173	242 - 336
Attack: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Defense: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Sp. Atk: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Sp. Def: 87		82 - 152	161 - 300
Speed: 23		25 - 82	45 - 159
Total: 355	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/3 ★☆☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 12/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Storm Drain, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Lileep's learnsets from other generations.

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Mud Shot	Lileep δ (EX Holon Phantoms 68)
Absorb	Lileep (Legends Awakened 105)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.3% Friend Area: Deep-Sea Floor Phrases 51%-100% HP I've returned from 100 million years ago! 26%-50% HP My health is half gone already... 1%-25% HP I'm close to done... I want to sleep as a fossil again... Level up Yes! I've leveled up! It fills me with glee!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●● Speed ●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #658 Mind Zap Delays your opponent's disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 165 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 150 Egg Distance: 7 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Acid, Infestation, Bullet Seed× Charged Attacks: Grass Knot, Mirror Coat, Ancient Power

Evolution

Unevolved Lileep  Rock  Grass

Level 40 →

First Evolution Cradily  Rock  Grass

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Lileep images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Lileep and its evolution.
  • Furthermore, Lileep and its evolution consist of the two types with most weaknesses, Grass and Rock, but they have only four weaknesses.
• Lileep and its evolution are the only Grass-type Pokémon that belong in the Water 3 Egg Group.

Origin

Lileep may be based on crinoids (also known as sea lilies), extant marine animals. Crinoid fossils are particularly abundant, possibly inspiring Lileep's status as a fossil Pokémon.

Name origin

Lileep may be a combination of lily and peep (it seems to peep out from the darkness). The latter part of its name may also derive from deep (coming from the depths of the ocean floor) or sleep (as they have been sleeping as Fossils for over one hundred million years).

Lilyla may be a play on lily and possibly lila (Spanish for lilac, referring to its purple color).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese リリーラ Lilyla From lily and possibly lila French Lilia Variation of lilas Spanish Lileep Same as English name German Liliep From Lilie and possibly Likiep (a coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean) Italian Lileep Same as English name Korean 릴링 Lilring From lily Mandarin Chinese 觸手百合 / 触手百合 Chùshǒubǎihé Literally "Tentacled lily" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi लिलीप Lileep Transliteration of English name Thai ลิลีลา Lilyla Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Fossil Pokémon

External links

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