Introduced in generation five, with the Pokemon Black and White games, Lilligant is a monotype grass Pokemon. It is the final evolution of Petilil and evolves after a Sun Stone is used. It is classified by the Pokedex as the “Flowering Pokemon” which may be a nod to its flowery design. This guide will showcase Lilligant’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Lilligant.
About Lilligant
As a generation five Pokemon, Lilligant first appeared in the Black and White season of the anime in the episode Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1. It is fairly unique as it can only be encountered as a female Pokemon. The Pokedex states that raising a Lilligant is a tall order, and it seems to be a desirable Pokemon to celebrities which may imply that Lilligant is a high class Pokemon.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Final evolution of Petilil, not known to evolve into any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | Evolves from Petilil when a Sun Stone is used |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Even veteran Trainers face a challenge in getting its beautiful flower to bloom. This Pokémon is popular with celebrities. |
Lilligant Base Stats
| HP | 70 |
| ATTACK | 60 |
| DEFENCE | 75 |
| SP. ATTACK | 110 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 75 |
| SPEED | 90 |
| TOTAL | 480 |
Appearance
Lilligant is a green, humanoid Pokemon with flowery connotations. Its dress resembles a tulip’s bulb with slender leaves for arms and an orange flower on top of its head with a crown in the middle. Lilligant also appears to have a leafy green gown and green leaves which resemble hair and is the average size for a Pokemon at 3 feet and 7 inches, or 1.1 meters, tall.
Behavior
Most of Lilligant’s appearances in the anime show it as a bystander rather than a battler which is why most of what we know about its behaviour comes from the Pokedex. It states that Lilligant requires a great deal of care and affection in order to prevent its flower from wilting. With this in mind, Lilligant’s role is more to showcase the demeanor of its trainer rather than a flashy battle Pokemon. It is said that the flower on Lilligant’s head is highly sought after because of the relaxing effect it has.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Lilligant has a strong special attack stat and a respectable speed stat, and combined with the ability Chlorophyll, it can present itself as a powerful offensive grass type Pokemon. Unfortunately, the sun weather effect is a direct counter to grass type Pokemon, making it unwieldy to use in battle. As a monotype grass Pokemon, Lilligant is 2x weak to flying, poison, bug, fire, and ice type moves, immune to no types, but resistant to ground, water, grass, and electric type moves.
Best Moveset
Lilligant’s unfortunate typing has seen it plummet down to the bottom of competitive brackets. However, it can make good use of Quiver Dance which is one of the best set up tools in the franchise. As long as you keep opposing fire types in check, Lilligant will accomplish a lot more than what its place in competitive tiers implies. With a Life Orb, as a held item, every hit from Lilligant will count. Consider running Quiver Dance, Giga Drain, Sleep Powder, and Hidden Power Rock/Ice/Fire. Quiver Dance is what enables Lilligant as a powerful offensive sweeper, Giga Drain can help you heal off some chip damage and Sleep Powder can help you disable opposing threats. Finally, you will want to choose a Hidden Power that helps you offset the weaknesses of your own team.
| Quiver Dance | Giga Drain |
| Sleep Powder | Hidden Power Rock/Ice/Fire |
How to Catch Lilligant in Pokemon Go
If you would like to obtain a Lilligant in Pokemon Go, the easiest way to do so would be to obtain a Petilil to eventually evolve into Lilligant. Like most final evolutions, finding the base evolution in the wild is a lot more common as compared to its final evolution. Petilil can spawn in the wild near grassy areas such as parks, hiking trails, nature reserves, and others. You can also hatch a Petilil from 5 km eggs but unfortunately it does not appear as if Lilligant has been a raid boss in the past. You will need to collect enough candies to evolve a Petilil, which is 50 Petilil candies, and a Sun Stone in order to evolve it into Lilligant.
Trivia
- While Lilligant’s name implies that it is based on a lily, its flower more closely resembles an orange or pomelo.
- The name Lilligant is a combination of the words lily and elegant.
- The inspiration for Lilligant’s design likely comes from ballroom dancers mixed with a flower aesthetic. It is capable of learning many moves with the word “dance” and its dress resembles a ball gown.
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FAQ
Is Lilligant a good Pokemon?
While Lilligant is placed very low in competitive brackets, its statline, moveset, and abilities can carry it much further. Unfortunately, fire types are prevalent in competitive play which has seen it struggle to find success. However, in casual play, you will just need to keep opposing fire Pokemon in check to succeed with Lilligant.
Who Evolves into Lilligant?
You can evolve a Petilil into Lilligant by using a Sun Stone. Once you have located a Sun Stone, you can evolve your Petilil without considering the level requirement. However, Lilligant is only capable of learning three moves naturally after evolving, Teeter Dance, Quiver Dance, and Petal Dance. Make sure you consider your moves before evolving Petilil as this is a two stage evolution line, and thus it ends at Lilligant.
Is Lilligant a Fairy type?
While Lilligant may resemble a fairy type, it is only a grass type Pokemon. It does not have a second typing, and in the most recent Pokemon games, Lilligant is not a fairy type Pokemon. It is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice types and will resist ground, water, grass, and electric types.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Flowering Pokemon”. While Lilligant’s typing makes it difficult to use in competitive play, it certainly is still a powerful Pokemon. With Chlorophyll potentially doubling its speed, access to powerful set up moves, and a decent statline, Lilligant is capable of fulfilling the grass type slot on any team. As the Pokedex implies, as long as you take care of your Lilligant, it will take care of you.
