Lickitung Evolution Method
To evolve
Lickitung into
Lickilicky, you must level it up while it knows the move Rollout.
Lickitung naturally learns Rollout at level 33 in most modern games. Once it learns the move, a single level-up triggers the evolution. In Legends games, simply trigger the evolution from the menu after equipping Rollout.
The Core Evolution Mechanic
Evolving Lickitung ignores traditional evolutionary stones or trading mechanics. The entire process hinges strictly on managing its active moveset.
- Target Evolution:
Lickilicky - Required Move: Rollout
- Trigger Action: Level up once (or trigger via menu in Legends titles)
Because Rollout is a natural level-up move, you do not need to hunt down specific TMs or items. You only need to ensure the move is accepted when prompted.
Evolution Steps in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Arceus
In the Legends format, evolution is a manual process rather than an automatic post-battle screen.
Lickitung must have Rollout actively equipped in its four usable move slots.
- Raise
Lickitung to Level 34 (the level it unlocks Rollout in the Legends ecosystem). - Open your satchel and select
Lickitung to manage its moves. - Equip Rollout into one of its active move slots.
- Return to the main menu, select
Lickitung, and press the flashing Evolve button.
If you catch an Alpha
Lickitung above level 34, simply swap Rollout into its active moveset from the menu to bypass the leveling requirement entirely.
Status in Scarlet & Violet and Traditional Titles
Lickitung is currently unavailable in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet base game and DLCs. However, the mechanic remains consistent across compatible traditional titles like Sword & Shield or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
- Train
Lickitung to Level 33 through battle or Rare Candies. - When the prompt appears, choose to learn Rollout and replace an old move.
- The evolution sequence will begin immediately after the battle or level-up screen concludes.
If you accidentally decline learning Rollout, the evolution will be canceled. You must visit a Move Relearner at any Pokémon Center to remember the move before leveling up again.
Evolving Lickitung in Pokémon GO
The mobile game drops the specific move requirement entirely. Evolving
Lickitung in Pokémon GO relies strictly on gathering the correct amount of species candy.
- Accumulate 50
Lickitung Candy by catching, transferring, or walking with
Lickitung as your buddy. - Open
Lickitung's summary screen in your storage. - Tap the Evolve button.
Using a Sinnoh Stone is not required for this specific cross-generational evolution. This makes it one of the easier Sinnoh-era evolutions to complete for your Pokédex.
Troubleshooting: Why Won't Lickitung Evolve?
Players frequently encounter roadblocks when trying to get
Lickilicky. Here are the most common issues and how to fix them immediately.
- Holding an Everstone: If
Lickitung is holding this item, it will never evolve, even if it knows Rollout. Remove the item and level up again. - Rollout is in the summary, but not active: In Legends games, having the move in the "remember" pool is not enough. It must be actively slotted into the four usable moves.
- Accidentally skipped learning Rollout: If you pressed "B" during the level-up prompt,
Lickitung missed the trigger. Visit a Move Relearner to teach it Rollout, then level it up one more time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what level does Lickitung learn Rollout?
In most traditional games, Lickitung learns Rollout naturally at level 33. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it unlocks the move at level 34. You can evolve it immediately upon the next level-up after learning this move.
Can I use a TM to teach Lickitung Rollout?
Yes, if a Rollout TM or Move Tutor is available in your specific game version, you can teach it manually. Once taught, simply level up Lickitung once to trigger the evolution into Lickilicky.
Is Lickilicky good in competitive battles?
No. Lickilicky lacks the speed and offensive pressure needed for modern competitive play. It functions strictly as a bulky physical wall for casual story playthroughs, but falls short against optimized teams.
Why is Lickitung not evolving at level 33?
If it reached level 33 but didn't evolve, you likely chose not to learn Rollout when prompted, or it is holding an Everstone. Visit a Move Relearner to teach it Rollout, remove any Everstones, and level it up again.





