Lileep (Japanese : リリーラ Lilyla ) is a dual-type Rock /Grass Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation III .
It is revived from a Root Fossil and evolves into Cradily starting at level 40.
Biology
A Lileep clinging to an Omanyte
Lileep is a plant-like Pokémon based on a crinoid with eight dark-tipped, pink petal-like 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 through 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 to attract prey, which is swallowed whole after being entangled. It has a tendency to cling to rocks on the seabed, to anchor itself during hunting. Lileep has been extinct for 100,000,000 years, but specimens can be revived from Root Fossils .
Evolution
Lileep evolves into Cradily .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
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 Pok émon attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
Sapphire
Lileep is an ancient Pok émon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this Pok émon 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
Central Kalos #—
Coastal Kalos #—
Mountain 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 VIII
Galar #—
Isle of Armor #—
Crown Tundra #183
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus .
Sword
This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Lileep once lived in warm seas that existed approximately 100,000,000 years ago.
Shield
Lileep clings to rocks on the seabed. When prey comes close, this Pokémon entangles it with petallike tentacles.
Brilliant Diamond
It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
Shining Pearl
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
66
126 - 173
242 - 336
41
41 - 102
78 - 199
77
73 - 141
143 - 278
61
59 - 124
114 - 243
87
82 - 152
161 - 300
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
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Lileep is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl .
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lileep
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Sw Sh
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lileep
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
BD SP
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lileep
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Sw Sh
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lileep in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lileep in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lileep
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
BD SP
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lileep in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lileep in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lileep
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lileep
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
By transfer from another generation
Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lileep
× indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
TCG -only moves
Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds
Base HP: 52
Base Attack: 71
Base Defense: 56
Base Speed: 50
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
In animation
Lileep in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
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.
Four Lileep appeared in The Mew from Here! , where they were seen on Faraway Island .
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
Pokémon Adventures
In Tanks, but No Tanks, Anorith and 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.
In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming , a Lileep was a Battle Factory Pokémon.
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 Battle in Vast Poni Canyon .
In the TCG
Main article: Lileep (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Bulbanews 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 . Its tentacles may be based on those of the sea anemone .
Name origin
Lileep may be a combination of lily and deep , sleep , creep , or peep .
Lilyla may be a combination of lily and possibly lila (Spanish for lilac , referring to its purple color).
In other languages
More languages
Hindi
लिडीप Lideep
From lily and deep ; similar to English name
Thai
ลิลีลา Lilila
Transcription of Japanese name
Related articles
External links
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