Litwick

🎯 Best Counters Against Litwick

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

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
5	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
6	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
7	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
8	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
9	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
10	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268

📖 Complete Litwick Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Litwick (#607) is a Ghost/Fire-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,151 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Litwick has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Litwick in 2026.

📊 Litwick Stats Analysis

Litwick's Attack stat is 108 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Litwick may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 98 Defense (Below Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 343. Trainers should be mindful of Litwick's limited bulk. Compared to other Ghost-type Pokémon, Litwick's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Litwick Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Litwick depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Astonish (Fast) with Flame Charge (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. Litwick has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Litwick PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Litwick 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 Ghost/Fire typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Normal, Fighting-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark, Water types.

Master League

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

💪 Litwick Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Litwick's effectiveness depends on its typing and 108 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Litwick use Ghost, Dark-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Litwick in Pokémon GO

Litwick can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Litwick Evolution Guide

Litwick is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Litwick (#607) ← current
• Lampent (#608) — 25 Candy
• Chandelure (#609) — 100 Candy + Unova Stone

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

✨ Shiny Litwick in Pokémon GO

Shiny Litwick 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

Litwick gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (663 - 719 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K 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 Litwick

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