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Litten

Fire Cat Pokémon

Litten official artwork
Official art

Litten is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 320. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fire
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
4.3 kg 9.5 lbs
Base stat total
320 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Trying to pet Litten before it trusts you will result in a nasty scratch from its sharp claws. Be careful.
See all 6 entries

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294
Atk6576–128121–251
Def4054–10176–196
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe7081–134130–262
Total320Higher than 23% of Pokémon
HP45Atk65Def40Spe70SpD40SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Litten outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Litten against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134Litten · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Litten · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Litten · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

0.4% of teams · rank #67 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Timid
EVs
196 Def / 116 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Parting Shot
  2. Will-O-Wisp
  3. Overheat
  4. Taunt

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games1.4%
  • 1500 weighting0.8%
  • 1630 weighting0.4%
  • 1760 weighting0.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.9%
  • 0.1%

EV spreads

  • Timid 196 Def / 116 SpD / 196 Spe42.5%
  • Bold 156 HP / 116 Def / 116 SpA / 36 Spe23.4%
  • Bold 196 Def / 196 SpA / 116 Spe16.7%
  • Relaxed 236 HP / 196 Def / 36 SpA / 36 SpD10.0%
  • Bold 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpA / 36 Spe4.8%

Tera types

  • Steel42.5%
  • Grass23.5%
  • Psychic11.4%
  • Water10.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0725LittenFire
    1. Level 17
      #0726TorracatFire
      1. Level 34
        #0727IncineroarFireDark

Moves

Level up 14

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
3Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
6Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30
9RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
15Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
18Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
21Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
24Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
27SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
30Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
33ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
36Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 37

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
EggParting ShotLowers target's Atk, Sp. Atk by 1. User switches.DarkStatus—100%20
EggPower Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.DarkPhys20100%10

Biology

Litten are kitten-like Pokémon that spit out flaming hairballs by licking themselves constantly. Litten does not warm up to people at all, and you are lucky if you get one to. Litten regrows its fur twice a year.

When the time comes, it will light itself on fire to burn the fur away.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Fire Cat Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Red
—
Original Alola#004Original Melemele#004Updated Alola#004Updated Melemele#004Blueberry#221

  1. Trying to pet Litten before it trusts you will result in a nasty scratch from its sharp claws. Be careful.

    Shield

  2. It spends even the smallest amount of downtime grooming its fur with its tongue. Loose fur gathers in its stomach and serves as fuel for fiery moves.

    Sword

  3. Its coat regrows twice a year. When the time comes, Litten sets its own body on fire and burns away the old fur.

    Ultra Moon

  4. If you try too hard to get close to it, it won’t open up to you. Even if you do grow close, giving it too much affection is still a no-no.

    Ultra Sun

  5. It doesn’t allow its emotions to be easily seen. Earning its trust takes time. It prefers solitude.

    Moon

  6. While grooming itself, it builds up fur inside its stomach. It sets the fur alight and spews fiery attacks, which change based on how it coughs.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Litten
Japanese
ニャビー
Japanese (romaji)
Nyabby
Korean
냐오불
Chinese (Traditional)
火斑喵
Chinese (Simplified)
火斑喵
French
Flamiaou
German
Flamiau
Spanish
Litten
Italian
Litten

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

1 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
64
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 1Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 1Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Moon 1 area
  • Iki TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sun 1 area
  • Iki TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.