lileep

Lileep is a Rock/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Rock / Grass

Abilities:

• Suction Cups: Prevents Lileep from being forced out of battle by moves like Roar and Whirlwind.
• Storm Drain (Hidden Ability): Draws in all Water-type moves, boosting its Special Attack and nullifying the damage.

Physical Characteristics:

• Lileep resembles a purple, plant-like sea creature.
• It has a short, cylindrical body with a yellow, circular mouth surrounded by petal-like appendages.
• Its eight tentacles are pink and flexible, resembling flower petals or sea anemone tentacles.
• Lileep has yellow, beady eyes that are situated within its mouth.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Lileep lived in ancient seas, anchoring itself to rocks with its tentacles.
• It is often found in shallow ocean floors, camouflaging itself among sea plants to ambush prey.
• It uses its tentacles to ensnare and digest unsuspecting prey, typically small fish and marine creatures.
• In the modern Pokémon world, Lileep can often be found through fossil restoration.

In Battle:

• Lileep is known for its defensive capabilities, with high defenses and access to moves like Recover.
• Notable moves include Giga Drain, Ancient Power, and Ingrain, which enhance its longevity in battle.
• It is resistant to Normal, Electric, and Flying-type moves but is weak against Bug, Fighting, Ice, and Steel types.
• Its ability Suction Cups makes it a reliable option in battles that might involve phasing strategies.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Lileep into Cradily starting at level 40.
• Cradily retains its Rock/Grass typing and gains enhanced defensive and offensive capabilities.

Interesting Facts:

• Lileep is based on crinoids, marine animals that are sometimes referred to as "sea lilies."
• Despite being a Rock-type, Lileep’s design is heavily inspired by prehistoric sea life, blending plant and animal traits.
• It is one of the few Pokémon that are resurrected from fossils, specifically the Root Fossil.
• Lileep's design and abilities reflect its ancient origins, showcasing its adaptability and survival tactics over millennia.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: LILEEP became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itselfto a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
• Sapphire: LILEEP is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock.From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
• Emerald: It disguises itself as seaweed by making its tentacles sway. Unsuspecting prey that come too close are swallowed whole. It became extinct 100 million years ago.
• Firered: It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques.
• Leafgreen: It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques.
• Diamond: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Pearl: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Platinum: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Heartgold: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
• Soulsilver: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
• Black: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• White: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Black-2: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• White-2: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• X: It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times.
• Y: It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically.
• Omega-Ruby: Lileep became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient Pokémon attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Lileep is an ancient Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this Pokémon intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
• Ultra-Sun: In ancient times, it lived in warm seas. It disguised itself as seaweed to ambush its prey and devoured them whole when they got close.
• Ultra-Moon: It sticks to rocks with its powerful suckers and can’t be washed away no matter how rough the surf gets.
• Sword: This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Lileep once lived in warm seas that existed approximately 100,000,000 years ago.
• Shield: Lileep clings to rocks on the seabed. When prey comes close, this Pokémon entangles it with petallike tentacles.