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{{MoveInfobox|
{{MoveInfobox
n=122 |
|n=122
name=Lick |
|name=Lick
jname=したでなめる |
|jname=したでなめる
jtrans=Tongue Lick |
|jtrans=Tongue Lick
jtranslit=Shitadenameru |
|jtranslit=Shita de Nameru
gameimage=Lick.png |
|gameimage=Lick IX.png
type=Ghost |
|gameimagewidth=300
damagecategory=Physical |
|type=Ghost
basepp=30 |
|damagecategory=Physical
maxpp=48 |
|basepp=30
power=20 |
|maxpp=48
accuracy=100 |
|power={{tt|30|20 in Generations I-V}}
bdesc=??? |
|accuracy=100
gen=I |
|gen=I
category=Tough |
|category=Tough
appeal=1 |
|appeal=1
jam=4 |
|jam=4
cdesc=Badly startles the Pokémon in front. |
|cdesc=Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
appealsc=0 |
|appealsc=0
scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low. |
|scdesc=Raises the score if the Voltage is low.
pokefordex=lick |
|category6=Cute
touches=yes |
|appeal6=2
protect=yes |
|jam6=3
magiccoat=no |
|cdesc6=Startles the last Pokémon to act before the user.
snatch=no |
|touches=yes
brightpowder=yes |
|protect=yes
kingsrock=no |
|magiccoat=no
flag7=yes |
|snatch=no
flag8=no |
|mirrormove=yes
sound=no |
|kingsrock=no
target=anyadjacent |
|sound=no
footnotes= }}
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Lick''' (Japanese: '''したでなめる''' ''Tongue Lick'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Ghost}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
'''Lick''' (Japanese: '''したでなめる''' ''Tongue Lick'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Ghost}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]].


==Effect==
==Effect==
Lick inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the target.
===Generation I===
Lick inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the target. Lick cannot paralyze {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
 
===Generation II to V===
Lick can now paralyze Ghost-type Pokémon.
 
===Generation VI onwards===
Lick's power is raised from 20 to 30.
 
==Description==
==Description==
{{movedesc|Ghost}}
{{movedesc|Ghost}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}{{gameabbrev3|Stad2}}|A <sc>Ghost</sc>-type attack. Has a one-in-three chance of leaving the target with paralysis.}}  
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A <sc>Ghost</sc>-type attack. Has a one-in-three chance of leaving the target with paralysis.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|An attack that may cause paralysis.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|An attack that may cause paralysis.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movedescentry|[[Pokémon Conquest|<span style="color#000;">Conq</span>]]|Aggressively lick the enemy. It may also cause the target to {{tt|flinch|error, in the game it causes paralysis}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}
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==Learnset==
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Ghost|1}}
{{Movehead/Games|Ghost|g7=2|g8=2}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison|--|--|--|--|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0092|Gastly|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|093|Haunter|2|Ghost|Poison|--|--|--|--|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0093|Haunter|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|--|--|--|--|--|'''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0094|Gengar|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|108|Lickitung|1|Normal|Normal|no|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/11|0108|Lickitung|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|−|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|124|Jynx|2|Ice|Psychic|--|--|--|--, 5|--, 5}}
{{Moveentry/11|0124|Jynx|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|18|1|1|1, 5|1, 5|1, 5|1, 5|6|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|143|Snorlax|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|12|12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0143|Snorlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|−|||12|12|12|12|19|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|209|Snubbull|1|Normal|Normal|no|19|19|13|13}}
{{Moveentry/11|0209|Snubbull|type=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||19|19|13|13|13|13|||13|13}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|210|Granbull|1|Normal|Normal|no|19|19|13|13}}
{{Moveentry/11|0210|Granbull|type=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||19|19|13|13|13|13|||13|13}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|Normal|no|8|7|7|7}}
{{Moveentry/11|0216|Teddiursa|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||8|7|1|1|1|1|||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|Normal|no|--, 8|--, 7|--, 7|--, 7}}
{{Moveentry/11|0217|Ursaring|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||1, 8|1, 7|1|1|1|1|||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|238|Smoochum|2|Ice|Psychic|no|--|--|5|5}}
{{Moveentry/11|0238|Smoochum|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||1|1|5|5|5|5||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|336|Seviper|1|Poison|Poison|no|no|7|7|7|B2W2=--}}
{{Moveentry/11|0263|formsig=G|Zigzagoon|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form|||||||||6}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/11|0264|formsig=G|Linoone|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form|||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|446|Munchlax|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|12|12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0336|Seviper|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon|||7|7|7{{sup/5|BW}}<br>1{{sup/5|B2W2}}|9{{sup/6|XY}}<br>7{{sup/6|ORAS}}|6|||6|6}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|463|Lickilicky|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/11|0352|Kecleon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||1|1|1|1|1|||1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|511|Pansage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|7}}
{{Moveentry/11|0446|Munchlax|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||12|12|1, 12|1, 12||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|512|Simisage|1|Grass|Grass|no|no|no|no|--|}}
{{Moveentry/11|0463|Lickilicky|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster||||1|1|1|1||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|513|Pansear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|7}}
{{Moveentry/11|0511|Pansage|type=Grass|1|Field|Field|||||7|7|7}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|514|Simisear|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/11|0512|Simisage|type=Grass|1|Field|Field|||||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|515|Panpour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|7}}
{{Moveentry/11|0513|Pansear|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|||||7|7|7}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|516|Simipour|1|Water|Water|no|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/11|0514|Simisear|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|||||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|631|Heatmor|1|Fire|Fire|no|no|no|no|--}}
{{Moveentry/11|0515|Panpour|type=Water|1|Field|Field|||||7|7|7}}
{{Movefooter|Ghost|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0516|Simipour|type=Water|1|Field|Field|||||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0631|Heatmor|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|||||1|1|1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0656|Froakie|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||||||10|10||||10}}
{{Moveentry/11|0657|Frogadier|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||||||10|10||||10}}
{{Moveentry/11|0658|Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 1|Water 1|form=All available forms||||||10|10||||10}}
{{Moveentry/11|0725|Litten|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|||||||8||6||6}}
{{Moveentry/11|0726|Torracat|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|||||||1, 8||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0727|Incineroar|type=Fire|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|||||||1, 8||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0862|Obstagoon|type=Dark|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0901|Ursaluna|type=Ground|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|||||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0901|formsig=B|Ursaluna|type=Ground|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=Bloodmoon|||||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0910|Crocalor|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|||||||||||7|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0911|Skeledirge|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|1|Field|Field|||||||||||7|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0926|Fidough|type=Fairy|2|Field|Mineral|||||||||||3}}
{{Moveentry/11|0927|Dachsbun|type=Fairy|2|Field|Mineral|||||||||||3}}
{{Moveentry/11|0942|Maschiff|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|||||||||||4}}
{{Moveentry/11|0943|Mabosstiff|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|||||||||||4}}
{{Moveentry/11|0965|Varoom|type=Steel|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0966|Revavroom|type=Steel|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0971|Greavard|type=Ghost|1|Field|Field|||||||||||3|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0972|Houndstone|type=Ghost|1|Field|Field|||||||||||3|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Ghost|11}}


===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Ghost|2}}
{{Movehead/Games|Ghost|Egg Move|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|086|Seel|1|Water|Water|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0086|Seel|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|088|Grimer|1|Poison|Poison|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0088|Grimer|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|143|Snorlax|1|Normal|Normal|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0143|Snorlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|−||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|209|Snubbull|1|Normal|Normal|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}|no|no|no}}
{{Moveentry/9|0209|Snubbull|type=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy|✔|−|−|−|−|−|||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|446|Munchlax|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0446|Munchlax|type=Normal|1|Monster|Monster|||✔|✔|✔|✔|−||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|506|Lillipup|1|Normal|Normal|no|no|no|{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0506|Lillipup|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||||✔|✔||}}
{{Movefooter|Ghost|2}}
{{Movefoot|Ghost|9}}
 
==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Lick deals damage and can leave the enemy {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|paralyzed}}. This move is affected by the {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Muzzled}} status condition.
 
{{Template:MDMoveheader|type=ghost}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=4|pp=22|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pow=4|pp=20|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=4|pp=20|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pow=2|powmax=99|pp=20|ppmax=99|acc=95%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=2|powmax=99|pp=20|ppmax=99|acc=95%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{Template:MDMovefoot|type=ghost|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}
 
===[[Pokémon Conquest]]===
{{Conquestmove
|type=Ghost
|grid={{Conquestmove/Grid/columns}}
|stars=1
|pow=14
|acc=100%
|eff=Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.
|users={{CSP|092|Gastly}}
}}
 
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{GoFastAttack
|id=212
|move=Lick
|type=Ghost
|pow=5
|energy=6
|duration=0.5
|damage_window=0.2 - 0.5
|pow_trainer=3
|energy_trainer=3
|duration_trainer=0.5
|users={{MSP/GO|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/GO|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/GO|0108|Lickitung}}{{MSP/GO|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/GO|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/GO|0264G|Linoone|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0352|Kecleon}}{{MSP/GO|0446|Munchlax}}{{MSP/GO|0463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/GO|0507|Herdier}}{{MSP/GO|0508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/GO|0631|Heatmor}}{{MSP/GO|0862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0965|Varoom}}{{MSP/GO|0966|Revavroom}}{{MSP/GO|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/GO|0972|Houndstone}}
|elite_users={{MSP/GO|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/GO|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/GO|0094|Gengar}}
|snapshot_users={{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}
|updates=
====Updates====
;Gyms & Raids
* '''July 30, 2016'''
** '''Power''': 10 → 5
** '''Energy boost''': 7 → 6
* '''February 16, 2017'''
** '''Duration''': 0.5 → 1 seconds
* '''February 21, 2017'''
** '''Duration''': 1 → 0.5 seconds
}}
 
==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Lick|type=Ghost
|stars=2
|pow=26.14099
|charge=0.5
|range=Arc (melee)
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=May paralyze the foe}}
 
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{ghost color light}}"
! style="width: 50px"|{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! style="width: 50px"|Move Gauge
! style="width: 50px"|MP
! style="width: 50px"|Base {{color2|000|Power}}
! style="width: 50px"|Max {{color2|000|Power}}
! style="width: 50px"|{{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! style="width: 70px"|Target
! style="width: 55px"|Effect Tag
! style="width: 250px"|Description
! style="width: 275px"|Playable Users
|- style="background:#fff"
{{statustable|Physical}}
|1
|—
|12
|14
|100%
|An opponent
|
|Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
||{{mas|Agatha}} & {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} <small>(Before [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] only)</small><br>[[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]] & {{p|Gastly}}/{{p|Haunter}}/{{p|Gengar}} <sup>{{mas|Egg}}</sup>
|- style="background:#fff"
|}
 
*Description prior to Version 2.10.0{{tt|*|from June 28, 2021}}: Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed
 
==={{g|UNITE}}===
In Pokémon UNITE, Lick is {{p|Gengar}}'s second move as {{p|Gastly}}. The user attacks forward in a line with their tongue, damaging enemies hit, and pulling them to the user. After evolving into {{p|Haunter}} at level 5, it is replaced by either {{m|Dream Eater}} or {{m|Hex}}.
 
===Description===
{{movedesc|Ghost}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis and prevent any attacks or moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいの ポケモンは わざがだせない|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Conq}}|Aggressively lick the enemy. It may also cause the target to {{tt|flinch|error, in the game it causes paralysis}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It damages an enemy. It could also cause the Paralysis status condition. With the Paralysis status, the enemy's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The foe is hit and licked with a long tongue.|image1=Jessie Lickitung Lick.png|image1p=Lickitung|image2=Conway Lickilicky Lick.png|image2p=Lickilicky|image3=Captain Gastly Lick.png|image3p=Gastly|image4=Morty Gengar Lick.png|image4p=Gengar}}
{{moveanime|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.|image1=Haunter Lick.png|image1p=Haunter|image2=Conway Lickilicky Lick.png|image2p=Lickilicky|image3=Captain Gastly Lick.png|image3p=Gastly|image4=Morty Gengar Lick.png|image4p=Gengar}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=093|pkmn=Haunter|method=Haunter extends its tongue and licks the opponent, usually causing paralysis.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=093|pkmn=Haunter|method=Haunter extends its tongue and licks the opponent, usually causing paralysis.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Sabrina's Haunter|startcode=EP023|startname=The Tower of Terror|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Sabrina's Haunter|startcode=EP023|startname=The Tower of Terror|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Morty|user1=Morty's Haunter|startcode=EP182|startname=From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Morty|user1=Morty's Haunter|startcode=EP182|startname=From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=108|pkmn=Lickitung|method=Lickitung licks the opponent with its long tongue, usually causing paralysis.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Lon|user1=Lon's Haunter|startcode=XY072|startname=Scary Hospitality!}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Jessie's Lickitung|startcode=EP052|startname=Princess vs. Princess|notes=Lickitung could not legally learn Lick at the time}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Haunter (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Haunter|startcode=SM094|startname=A Haunted House for Everyone!}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Lickitung (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lickitung|startcode=PK15|startname=Pikachu's Ghost Carnival}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=094|pkmn=Gengar|method=Gengar licks the opponent with its incredibly long tongue.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=094|pkmn=Gengar|method=Gengar licks the opponent with its incredibly long tongue.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Giant Pokémon|user1=A giant Gengar|startcode=EP072|startname=The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Giant Pokémon|user1=A giant Gengar|startcode=EP072|startname=The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Morty|user1=Morty's Gengar|startcode=EP181|startname=A Ghost of a Chance}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Morty's Gengar|startcode=EP181|startname=A Ghost of a Chance}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=092|pkmn=Gastly|method=Gastly licks the opponent with its tongue, causing paralysis, or Gastly extends its tongue to an incredible length and slaps the opponent with it.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=092|pkmn=Gastly|method=Gastly extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, to whom the saliva causes paralysis; or, Gastly extends its tongue to an incredible length and slaps the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Captain (Orange Islands)|user1=Captain's Gastly|startcode=EP095|startname=A Shipful of Shivers}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Captain (EP095)|user1=Captain's Gastly|startcode=EP095|startname=A Shipful of Shivers}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Morty|user1=Morty's Gastly|startcode=EP182|startname=From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Morty|user1=Morty's Gastly|startcode=EP182|startname=From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=352|pkmn=Kecleon|method=Kecleon extends its long tongue and licks the opponent. It can also use its tongue to hold, catch or throw objects.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=352|pkmn=Kecleon|method=Kecleon extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, causing dizziness and confusion. It can also use its tongue to hold, catch, or throw objects.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Madison and Alexa|user1=Madison's Reddy|startcode=EP205|startname=The Kecleon Caper}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Madison and Alexa|user1=Madison's Reddy|startcode=EP205|startname=The Kecleon Caper}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Madison and Alexa|user1=Alexa's Greeny|startcode=EP205|startname=The Kecleon Caper}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Madison and Alexa|user1=Alexa's Greeny|startcode=EP205|startname=The Kecleon Caper}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Harrison (Johto)|user1=Harrison's Kecleon|startcode=EP271|startname=Playing with Fire!}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Harrison (Johto)|user1=Harrison's Kecleon|startcode=EP271|startname=Playing with Fire!}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=302|pkmn=Sableye|method=Sableye licks the opponent with its slimy tongue, which can cause confusion.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=302|pkmn=Sableye|method=Sableye licks the opponent with its slimy tongue leaving saliva on the target, which can cause confusion.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Sableye (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Sableye|startcode=AG029|startname=Ready, Willing, and Sableye|notes=Sableye {{color2|493963|Anime move errors|cannot legally learn}} Lick}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Sableye (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Sableye|startcode=AG029|startname=Ready, Willing, and Sableye|notes=Sableye {{color2|000|Anime move errors|cannot legally learn}} Lick}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=108|pkmn=Lickitung|method=Lickitung licks the opponent with its long tongue, usually causing paralysis or dizziness. It could also use its tongue to push and hold things.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Lickitung (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Lickitung|startcode=PK15|startname=Pikachu's Ghost Carnival}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=463|pkmn=Lickilicky|method=Lickilicky extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, sometimes paralyzing, or Lickilicky starts to rub its tongue all over the opponent's body, confusing them.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=463|pkmn=Lickilicky|method=Lickilicky extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, sometimes paralyzing, or Lickilicky starts to rub its tongue all over the opponent's body, confusing them.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Baron Alberto|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Baron Alberto|user1=Baron Alberto transformed as Lickilicky|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Baron Alberto|user1=Baron Alberto's Lickilicky|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Baron Alberto|user1=Baron Alberto's Lickilicky|startcode=M10|startname=The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Trainer (DP098)|user1=Unknown Trainer's Lickilicky|startcode=DP098|startname=If the Scarf Fits, Wear it!}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Trainer (DP098)|user1=Unnamed Trainer's Lickilicky|startcode=DP098|startname=If the Scarf Fits, Wear it!}}
{{movebtm|type=ghost|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Lickilicky|startcode=DP185|startname=Working on a Right Move!}}
{{movebtm|type=ghost|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Lickilicky|startcode=DP185|startname=Working on a Right Move!}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user licks the opponent.|image1=Agatha Gengar Lick Adventures.png|image1p=Gengar|image2=Lax Lick.png|image2p=Munchlax|image3=Petrel Golbat Lick Adventures.png|image3p=Golbat}}
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.|image1=Agatha Gengar Lick Adventures.png|image1p=Gengar|image2=Lax Lick.png|image2p=Munchlax|image3=Petrel Golbat Lick Adventures.png|image3p=Golbat}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=094|pkmn=Gengar|method=Gengar licks the opponent with its tongue.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=094|pkmn=Gengar|method=Gengar licks the opponent with its tongue. On occasion, this will paralyze the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Agatha|user1=Agatha's Gengar|startcode=PS071|startname=Muk Raking|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Agatha's Gengar|startcode=PS071|startname=Muk Raking|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax licks the opponent with its tongue.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax licks the opponent with its tongue.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Lax (Adventures)|user1=Dia's Lax|startcode=PS372|startname=Mirages of Mismagius I}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Lax (Adventures)|user1=Diamond's Lax|startcode=PS372|startname=Mirages of Mismagius I}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=Golbat licks the opponent with its tongue.}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=042|pkmn=Golbat|method=Golbat licks the opponent with its sticky tongue.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Petrel|user1=Petrel's Golbat|startcode=PS456|startname=VS Arceus V|notes=Golbat {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Lick}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Petrel|user1=Petrel's Golbat|startcode=PS456|startname=All About Arceus V|notes=Golbat {{color2|000|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Lick}}
 
* [[Maizie]]'s {{p|Teddiursa}} was revealed to know Lick on the official website, but she was never shown using the move.
 
===Pokémon Try Adventure===
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user licks the opponent.|image1=Haidoru Kecleon Lick.png|image1p=Kecleon}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=352|pkmn=Kecleon|method=Kecleon sticks out its tongue and licks the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Haidoru|user1=Haidoru's Kecleon|startcode=TA23|notes=Debut}}


==In other generations==
==In other generations==
{{movegen|
===Core series games===
type=Ghost|
{{movegen
genI=Lick I|
|type=Ghost
genII=Lick II|
|genI=Lick I
genIII=Lick III|
|genII=Lick II
genIV=Lick IV|
|genIII=Lick III
|genIV=Lick IV
}}
 
{{movegen
|type=Ghost
|genV=Lick V
|genVI=Lick VI
|SMUSUM=Lick VII
}}
 
{{movegen
|type=Ghost
|LGPE=Lick PE
|genVIII=Lick VIII
}}
 
===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ghost
|Stad=Lick Stad
|Stad2=Lick Stad2
|Colo=Lick Colo
|XD=Lick XD
}}
{{movegen
|type=Ghost
|PBR=Lick PBR
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{movegen
|type=Ghost
|PMDRB=Lick PMD RB
|PMDGTI=Lick PMD GTI
|PSMD=Lick PSMD
|Masters=Lick Masters
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Lick is the only Ghost-type move in [[Generation I]] that is affected by type match-ups.
* Lick is the only Ghost-type move in [[Generation I]] that takes the type chart into account.
* In the anime, some Pokémon will occasionally use their tongue to attack, without the move being classified as Lick. One example is a {{p|Politoed}} attacking with its tongue in ''[[EP249|I Politoed Ya So!]]'', and another example is a {{p|Sableye}} licking [[May's Blaziken|May's Torchic]] in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{Pokémon XD}}, when a Pokémon uses Lick, it will show its tongue. Starting in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], this no longer occurs.
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{Pokémon XD}}, when a Pokémon uses Lick, it will show its tongue. Starting in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], this no longer occurs.
* Lick is the only {{type|Ghost}} move that can cause {{status|paralysis}}.
* Lick is the only {{type|Ghost}} move that can cause {{status|paralysis}}.
* In Generation I, Lick could not be learned by {{p|Lickitung}}, despite its Pokédex entries suggesting otherwise.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
{{Langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|zh_cmn=舔舌頭 ''{{tt|Tiǎn Shétou|Tongue Lick}}''
|zh_yue=舌舔 ''{{tt|Sihttím|Tongue Lick}}''
|zh_cmn=舌舔 ''{{tt|Shétiǎn|Tongue Lick}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>舔舌頭 ''{{tt|Tiǎn Shétou|Tongue Lick}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|cs=Olíznutí
|da=Smaske<!--source: Danish version of The Official Pokémon Handbook-->
|nl=Lik
|nl=Lik
|fi=Lipaisu<br/>Kielihyökkäys[[EP271|*]]
|fi=Lipaisu ([[EP182]])<br>Kielihyökkäys ([[EP271]])
|fr=Léchouille
|fr=Léchouille
|de=Schlecker
|de=Schlecker
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|id=Jilat
|id=Jilat
|it=Leccata
|it=Leccata
|ko=핥기 ''Hatgi''
|ko=핥기 ''{{tt|Halgi|Licking}}''
|pl=Liźnięcie
|pl=Lizanie<!--{{tt|*|EP095-EP182, EP271, Diamond and Pearl onwards}}<br>Atak Jęzorem{{tt|*|EP205}}-->
|pt_br=Lambida
|pt_br=Lambida (games, anime, TCG, manga)<br>Lamber (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|sr=Lizanje
|sr=Lizanje
|es=Lengüetazo}}
|es=Lengüetazo
|sv=Slick
|th=ลิ้นเลีย
|vi=Liếm Láp
}}
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[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[it:Leccata (mossa)]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[pt:Lick]]
[[Category:Moves that require use of mouth]]


[[de:Schlecker]]
[[de:Schlecker]]
[[es:Lengüetazo]]
[[fr:Léchouille]]
[[fr:Léchouille]]
[[it:Leccata]]
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[[pl:Lick]]
[[zh:舌舔(招式)]]
[[zh:舔舌头(技能)]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 10 March 2024

Lick
したでなめる Tongue Lick
Lick IX.png
[[File:|300px|center]]
Type  Ghost
Category  Physical
PP  30 (max. 48)
Power  30
Accuracy  100%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
  • Makes contact
  • Affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Tough
Appeal  1
Jam  4 ♥♥♥♥
Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
Condition  Tough
Appeal  0  
Raises the score if the Voltage is low.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  3 ♥♥♥
Startles the last Pokémon to act before the user.

Lick (Japanese: したでなめる Tongue Lick) is a damage-dealing Ghost-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Lick inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. Lick cannot paralyze Ghost-type Pokémon.

Generation II to V

Lick can now paralyze Ghost-type Pokémon.

Generation VI onwards

Lick's power is raised from 20 to 30.

Description

Games Description
StadStad2 A Ghost-type attack. Has a one-in-three chance of leaving the target with paralysis.
GSC An attack that may cause paralysis.
RSEColo.XD Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
FRLG The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze.
DPPtHGSSPBR The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.
BWB2W2 The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
SV The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0092 Gastly GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0093 Haunter GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0094 Gengar GhostIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0108 Lickitung NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0124 Jynx IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like 18 1 1 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 1, 5 6 1 1
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 12 12 12 12 19 1 1 1
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy 19 19 13 13 13 13 13 13
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy 19 19 13 13 13 13 13 13
0216 Teddiursa NormalIC Big.png Field Field 8 7 1 1 1 1 1 1
0217 Ursaring NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1, 8 1, 7 1 1 1 1 1 1
0238 Smoochum IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1 5 5 5 5 1 1
0263 Zigzagoon
Zigzagoon
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 6
0264 Linoone
Linoone
Galarian Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0336 Seviper PoisonIC Big.png Field Dragon 7 7 7BW
1B2W2
9XY
7ORAS
6 6 6
0352 Kecleon NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 12 12 1, 12 1, 12 1 1 1
0463 Lickilicky NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 1 1 1 1 1 1
0511 Pansage GrassIC Big.png Field Field 7 7 7
0512 Simisage GrassIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0513 Pansear FireIC Big.png Field Field 7 7 7
0514 Simisear FireIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0515 Panpour WaterIC Big.png Field Field 7 7 7
0516 Simipour WaterIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0631 Heatmor FireIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1
0656 Froakie WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 10 10 10
0657 Frogadier WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1 10 10 10
0658 Greninja
Greninja
All available forms
WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 10 10 10
0725 Litten FireIC Big.png Field Field 8 6 6
0726 Torracat FireIC Big.png Field Field 1, 8 1 1
0727 Incineroar FireIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field 1, 8 1 1
0862 Obstagoon DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0901 Ursaluna GroundIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0901 Ursaluna
Ursaluna
Bloodmoon
GroundIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0910 Crocalor FireIC Big.png Field Field 7
0911 Skeledirge FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Field Field 7
0926 Fidough FairyIC Big.png Field Mineral 3
0927 Dachsbun FairyIC Big.png Field Mineral 3
0942 Maschiff DarkIC Big.png Field Field 4
0943 Mabosstiff DarkIC Big.png Field Field 4
0965 Varoom SteelIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1
0966 Revavroom SteelIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral 1
0971 Greavard GhostIC Big.png Field Field 3
0972 Houndstone GhostIC Big.png Field Field 3
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0086 Seel WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0088 Grimer PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0506 Lillipup NormalIC Big.png Field Field
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Lick deals damage and can leave the enemy paralyzed. This move is affected by the Muzzled status condition.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 4 - 22 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS 4 - 20 - 100% - Front Enemy No
BSL 4 - 20 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDGtI 2 99 20 99 95% 98% Front Enemy No
SMD 2 99 20 99 95% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
>
 
Stars: ★
Power: 14
Accuracy: 100%
Effect: Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target.
Users: Gastly
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

GO Ghost.png Lick
Fast Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 5
Energy boost 6
Duration 0.5 seconds
Damage window 0.2 - 0.5 seconds
Lick GO.png
Trainer Battles
Power 3
Energy boost 3
Turns 1
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
SeelGastlyLickitungSnorlaxTeddiursaLinoone (Galarian Form)KecleonMunchlaxLickilickyHerdierStoutlandHeatmorObstagoonVaroomRevavroomGreavardHoundstone
By Elite Fast TM
MukHaunterGengar
By GO Snapshot
Smeargle
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Power: 10 → 5
    • Energy boost: 7 → 6
  • February 16, 2017
    • Duration: 0.5 → 1 seconds
  • February 21, 2017
    • Duration: 1 → 0.5 seconds

Pokémon Rumble Rush

GhostIC RR.png Lick
★★
Attack power 26.14099
Charge time 0.5 seconds
Range type Arc (melee)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect May paralyze the foe
Lick Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon Masters EX

Category Move Gauge MP Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Effect Tag Description Playable Users
Physical 1 12 14 100% An opponent Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target paralyzed. Agatha & Gengar (Before Mega Evolving only)
Scottie/Bettie & Gastly/Haunter/Gengar Egg
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0*: Has a moderate chance of leaving the target paralyzed

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Lick is Gengar's second move as Gastly. The user attacks forward in a line with their tongue, damaging enemies hit, and pulling them to the user. After evolving into Haunter at level 5, it is replaced by either Dream Eater or Hex.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause paralysis and prevent any attacks or moves.
MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Paralysis status condition. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status has slowed movement and is incapable of action.
BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる いっていのかくりつで まひじょうたいにかえる まひじょうたいの ポケモンは わざがだせない
Conq. Aggressively lick the enemy. It may also cause the target to flinch.
MDGtI It damages an enemy. It could also cause the Paralysis status condition. With the Paralysis status, the enemy's Travel Speed goes down and it can't attack or use moves.
SMD It damages an enemy. It could also cause paralysis.


In the anime

Captain Gastly Lick.png
Gastly
Haunter Lick.png
Haunter
Conway Lickilicky Lick.png
Lickilicky
Morty Gengar Lick.png
Gengar
The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Haunter Haunter extends its tongue and licks the opponent, usually causing paralysis.
Sabrina's Haunter The Tower of Terror Debut
Morty's Haunter From Ghost to Ghost None
Lon's Haunter Scary Hospitality! None
A wild Haunter A Haunted House for Everyone! None
Gengar Gengar licks the opponent with its incredibly long tongue.
A giant Gengar The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis None
Morty's Gengar A Ghost of a Chance None
Gastly Gastly extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, to whom the saliva causes paralysis; or, Gastly extends its tongue to an incredible length and slaps the opponent with it.
Captain's Gastly A Shipful of Shivers None
Morty's Gastly From Ghost to Ghost None
Kecleon Kecleon extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, causing dizziness and confusion. It can also use its tongue to hold, catch, or throw objects.
Madison's Reddy The Kecleon Caper None
Alexa's Greeny The Kecleon Caper None
Harrison's Kecleon Playing with Fire! None
Sableye Sableye licks the opponent with its slimy tongue leaving saliva on the target, which can cause confusion.
A wild Sableye Ready, Willing, and Sableye Sableye cannot legally learn Lick
Lickitung Lickitung licks the opponent with its long tongue, usually causing paralysis or dizziness. It could also use its tongue to push and hold things.
A wild Lickitung Pikachu's Ghost Carnival None
Lickilicky Lickilicky extends its long tongue and licks the opponent, sometimes paralyzing, or Lickilicky starts to rub its tongue all over the opponent's body, confusing them.
Baron Alberto transformed as Lickilicky The Rise of Darkrai None
Baron Alberto's Lickilicky The Rise of Darkrai None
Unnamed Trainer's Lickilicky If the Scarf Fits, Wear it! None
Conway's Lickilicky Working on a Right Move! None


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


  • Maizie's Teddiursa was revealed to know Lick on the official website, but she was never shown using the move.

Pokémon Try Adventure


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 舌舔 Sihttím
Mandarin 舌舔 Shétiǎn *
舔舌頭 Tiǎn Shétou *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Olíznutí
Denmark Flag.png Danish Smaske
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Lik
Finland Flag.png Finnish Lipaisu (EP182)
Kielihyökkäys (EP271)
France Flag.png French Léchouille
Germany Flag.png German Schlecker
Greece Flag.png Greek Γλείψιμο
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Jilat
Italy Flag.png Italian Leccata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 핥기 Halgi
Poland Flag.png Polish Lizanie
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Lambida (games, anime, TCG, manga)
Lamber (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Lizanje
Spain Flag.png Spanish Lengüetazo
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Slick
Thailand Flag.png Thai ลิ้นเลีย
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Liếm Láp


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