Lick is a Ghost-type move introduced in Generation 1.
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Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Ghost | Physical | 20 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Ghost | Physical | 20 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Ghost | Physical | 20 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Ghost | Physical | 20 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Ghost | Physical | 20 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | An attack that may cause paralysis. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)