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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
Major appearances
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
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AG102
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Lileep
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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In the manga
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.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #133
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
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White
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Black 2
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It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #138
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X
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It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
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Y
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It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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66
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126 - 173
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242 - 336
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41
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41 - 102
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78 - 199
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77
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73 - 141
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143 - 278
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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87
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82 - 152
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161 - 300
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23
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25 - 82
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45 - 159
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Total: 355
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Lileep's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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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
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
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
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More languages
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Hindi
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लिलीप Lileep
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Transliteration of English name
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Thai
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ลิลีลา Lilyla
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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