Lileep

🎯 Best Counters Against Lileep

Top Pokémon to use when battling Lileep in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
3	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
4	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
5	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
6	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
7	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
8	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
9	Metagross	Steel Psychic	257	228	190	4,337
10	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711

📖 Complete Lileep Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Lileep (#345) is a Rock/Grass-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,477 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Lileep has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Lileep in 2026.

📊 Lileep Stats Analysis

Lileep's Attack stat is 105 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Lileep may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 150 Defense (Good) and 165 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 420. This gives Lileep reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Lileep's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Lileep Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Lileep depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Acid (Fast) with Grass Knot (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Lileep has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Lileep PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Lileep can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock/Grass typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Electric-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Steel, Ice types.

Master League

In Master League, Lileep faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Lileep Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Lileep's effectiveness depends on its typing and 105 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Lileep use Fighting, Steel-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Lileep in Pokémon GO

Lileep can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Lileep Evolution Guide

Lileep is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Lileep (#345) ← current
• Cradily (#346) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Lileep

Shadow Lileep is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Lileep's effective Attack becomes ~126. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Lileep in Pokémon GO

Shiny Lileep is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Lileep gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (858 - 922 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Lileep

📚 Related Guides

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.