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Litleo (Japanese: シシコ Shishiko) is a dual-type Fire/Normal Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into Pyroar starting at level 35.
Biology
Litleo is a quadrupedal, leonine Pokémon. It is mostly dark brown with pale brown paws, ears, tail tip, and face. It has a short, rounded muzzle with a reddish-orange nose, round ears with darker interiors, and circular, black eyes with white pupils. There is a reddish-orange tuft of mane between its ears. Each of its paws has three toes and dark brown paw pads. The tail ends in a pointed, teardrop shape.
Litleo is a hot-blooded Pokémon that is curious by nature and is quick to start fights. In battle, its short mane radiates heat. The stronger its opponent, the more heat it produces. Litleo live in prides, where they are raised and taught to hunt by female Pyroar. When a wild Litleo is capable of hunting on its own, it is kicked out of the pride and begins to live alone. It lives in grassy plains and along cliff sides.
Prior to Generation VII, Litleo and its evolved form, Pyroar, were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Noble Roar.
Evolution
Litleo evolves into Pyroar.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Central #057 | | Hoenn
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| X | The stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body. |
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| Y | They set off on their own from their pride and live by themselves to become stronger. These hot-blooded Pokémon are quick to fight. |
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| Omega Ruby | The stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | They set off on their own from their pride and live by themselves to become stronger. These hot-blooded Pokémon are quick to fight. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#224 | | Kitakami
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| Scarlet | When Litleo are young, female Pyroar will teach them how to hunt. Once the Litleo mature, they will leave the pride and set out on their own. |
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| Violet | The more a Litleo trains its body and spirit by battling mighty enemies, the hotter its mane will grow. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litleo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litleo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litleo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Litleo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Litleo
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litleo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Litleo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds | Base HP: 51 | | | Base Attack: 72 | Base Defense: 50 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Litleo debuted in Pikachu, What's This Key?. It was a resident of a world full of ice and snow, which was accessed by Pikachu and his friends, courtesy of Klefki's keys.
Four Litleo appeared in A Fiery Rite of Passage!. One of them was forced to leave the pride by Pyroar, but with Ash's help, it was able to become independent and leave its pride.
Minor appearances
Litleo made its main series debut in Performing with Fiery Charm!, under the ownership of a Performer competing in the Dendemille Showcase. It reappeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!, where it participated in the Anistar Showcase; and in Master Class Choices!, where it participated in the Fleurrh Showcase. It reappeared once more in Master Class is in Session!, where it was used in the Master Class Showcase in Gloire City.
Multiple Litleo appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, including one during a flashback. Another was seen as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
Two Litleo appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.
Two Trainers' Litleo appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!. They were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival.
A Litleo appeared in Out of Their Elements!, under the ownership of Harmony.
Pokédex entries
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| XY097 | Litleo | Ash's Pokédex | Litleo, the Lion Cub Pokémon. Litleo must leave its pride and fend for itself in order to grow up strong. |
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In the manga
Movie adaptations
A Litleo appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
Pokémon Adventures
A Litleo owned by a girl in Vaniville Town is seen running away with her in X-actly What They Wanted.
A wild Litleo appeared in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't, where it was battling X while he was training on Route 22.
A Litleo appeared with a Preschooler in Lumiose City in What Does Charmander Do When It Dozes.
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
Manabu used a Litleo that later can evolve into a male Pyroar in Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!.
In the TCG
Main article: Litleo (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Litleo is based on a lion cub. Its red hair looks similar to a mohawk hairstyle.
Name origin
Litleo may be a combination of little, lit, and leo (Latin for lion).
Shishiko may be a combination of 獅子 shishi (lion) and 子 ko (child).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | शेरीटिल Sherittle | From शेर śer and little |  Russian | Литлео Litleo | Transcription of English name |  Thai | ชิชิโกะ Chichiko | Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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