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Lileep (Japanese: リリーラ Lilyla) is a dual-type Rock/Grass Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It is resurrected from a Root Fossil and evolves into Cradily starting at level 40.
Biology
Lileep is a plant like Pokémon based on a Crinoid with eight dark-tipped, pink petal-like tentacles protruding from an opening on top of its head. Inside the pitch-black opening are two glowing, yellow eyes. The remainder of its head is purple with yellow eyespots resembling targets. The head is connected to the body through a yellow stem. The body itself is purple and semi-spherical. Four stubby roots anchor this Pokémon firmly to the rocks of its home on the sea floor.
In ancient times, it lived in warm seas. It waves its tentacles around to disguise itself as seaweed to attract prey, which is swallowed whole after being entangled. It has a tendency to cling to rocks on the seabed, to anchor itself during hunting. Lileep has been extinct for 100,000,000 years, but specimens can be revived from Root Fossils.
Evolution
Lileep evolves into Cradily.
(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 III | | Hoenn
#133 | | Kanto
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| FireRed | It became extinct roughly 100 million years ago. It was regenerated from a fossil using advanced techniques. |
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| Black | It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. |
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| Black 2 | It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | It disguises its tentacles as flowers to attract and catch prey. It became extinct in ancient times. |
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| Y | It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
Crown Tundra #183 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. Lileep once lived in warm seas that existed approximately 100,000,000 years ago. |
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| Shield | Lileep clings to rocks on the seabed. When prey comes close, this Pokémon entangles it with petallike tentacles. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | It lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. |
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Game locations
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Lileep is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lileep
- 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 Lileep
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lileep
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lileep
- 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 Lileep in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lileep in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lileep
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lileep in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lileep in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lileep
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lileep
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lileep
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lileep
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds | Base HP: 52 | | | Base Attack: 71 | Base Defense: 56 | Base Speed: 50 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Minor appearances
Multiple Lileep debuted in Where's Armaldo?, where they were among the Fossil Pokémon being looked after by Professor Proctor and Annie Proctor on Wales Island.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, three Lileep were living in the Tree of Beginning.
A Mirage Lileep appeared in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.
In Wild in the Streets!, three Lileep were living in the habitat created for revived Fossil Pokémon.
Four Lileep appeared in The Mew from Here!, where they were seen on Faraway Island.
Pokédex entries
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| AG102 | Lileep | Ash's Pokédex | Lileep, the Sea Lily Pokémon. Lileep is believed to affix itself to stones on the ocean floor, and uses its petal-like tentacles to catch prey. |
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In Tanks, but No Tanks, Anorith and Lileep, a Lileep was set free alongside an Anorith during Ruby's stay in Fallarbor Town. Using the raw talent in battle that he inherited from Norman, he calmed them when he saw that nobody was looking.
In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, a Lileep was a Battle Factory Pokémon.
The Battle Factory rented a Lileep, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
The Battle Tower rented a Lileep, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
A Lileep belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in Battle in Vast Poni Canyon.
In the TCG
Main article: Lileep (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Lileep may be based on crinoids (also known as sea lilies), extant marine animals. Crinoid fossils are particularly abundant, possibly inspiring Lileep's status as a fossil Pokémon. Its tentacles may be based on those of the sea anemone.
Name origin
Lileep may be a combination of lily and deep, sleep, creep, or peep.
Lilyla may be a combination of lily and possibly lila (Spanish for lilac, referring to its purple color).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | लिडीप Lideep | From lily and deep; similar to English name |  Thai | ลิลีลา Lilila | Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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