Litten (Japanese : ニャビー Nyabby ) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII .
It evolves into Torracat starting at level 17, which evolves into Incineroar starting at level 34.
Along with Rowlet and Popplio , Litten is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Alola available at the beginning of Pokémon Sun, Moon , Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon . They were also the second Generation VII Pokémon to be revealed to the public on May 10, 2016.
Biology
Concept art of Litten for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Litten is a quadrupedal, feline Pokémon covered with primarily black fur. It has a short muzzle with a tiny, black nose, red eyes with yellow sclerae, and short, pointed ears with pale gray insides. There are two red stripes around each of its legs and two horizontal stripes with a vertical stripe across them on its forehead. The lower part of Litten's face is also red, and there is a large tuft of fur on each cheek. A tuft of fur sits at the end of its long tail. When it arches its back, three-pointed tufts of fur with red tips appear along its spine.
Litten is a solitary Pokémon that does not typically display its emotions, and it is usually advised that it not be given too much affection. It will scratch those who try to pet it without earning its trust, which takes some time to develop. While grooming, Litten collects fur inside its stomach. By setting the stored fur alight, it can spit fireballs that change based on how it coughs. Litten's fur produces flammable oils, and when it begins shedding, it burns all its fur in a blaze.[ 1] Its fur coat regrows twice a year. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy .
Evolution
Litten evolves into Torracat , which evolves into Incineroar .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Alola #004
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! .
Sun
While grooming itself, it builds up fur inside its stomach. It sets the fur alight and spews fiery attacks, which change based on how it coughs.
Moon
It doesn't allow its emotions to be easily seen. Earning its trust takes time. It prefers solitude.
Ultra Sun
If you try too hard to get close to it, it won't open up to you. Even if you do grow close, giving it too much affection is still a no-no.
Ultra Moon
Its coat regrows twice a year. When the time comes, Litten sets its own body on fire and burns away the old fur.
Generation VIII
Galar #—
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl , and Legends: Arceus .
Sword
It spends even the smallest amount of downtime grooming its fur with its tongue. Loose fur gathers in its stomach and serves as fuel for fiery moves.*
Shield
Trying to pet Litten before it trusts you will result in a nasty scratch from its sharp claws. Be careful.*
Generation IX
Paldea #—
Kitakami #—
Blueberry #221
Scarlet
If you try too hard to get close to it, it won’t open up to you. Even if you do grow close, giving it too much affection is still a no-no.
Violet
While grooming itself, it builds up fur inside its stomach. It sets the fur alight and spews fiery attacks, which change based on how it coughs.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
In events
Games
Event
Gigantamax
Location
Level
Distribution period
Sw Sh
Wild Area News
No
hide
17, 30, 40, 50, 60
October 1 to 3, 2021
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152
200 - 294
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
40
40 - 101
76 - 196
60
58 - 123
112 - 240
40
40 - 101
76 - 196
70
67 - 134
130 - 262
Total:
320
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Litten is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Litten
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Litten
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Litten
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Litten
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Litten
Side game data
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Friendship Item: Flame Plate (250 )
★✰✰✰✰: +0% ★★✰✰✰: +60% (4 ) ★★★✰✰: +210% (10 ) ★★★★✰: +370% (11 ) ★★★★★: +560% (12 )
Skill: Awards some JP
Recovery time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds
Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 69
Base Defense: 45
Base Speed: 60
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
In the anime
Main series
Litten in the anime
Major appearances
A wild Litten living on Melemele Island first appeared in Alola to New Adventure! , which also marked the species' debut. Ash would later catch Litten in One Journey Ends, Another Begins... . It later evolved into a Torracat in Pushing the Fiery Envelope! and then into an Incineroar in Fiery Surprises! .
Professor Kukui 's Incineroar appeared as a Litten in A Timeless Encounter! when Ash met him in the past . It reappeared in a flashback in Exhibition Unmasked! .
Minor appearances
A Litten briefly appeared alongside a Rowlet and Popplio in I Choose You! .
A Trainer 's Litten appeared in a flashback in Battling the Beast Within! as a resident of what is now the Ultra Ruin .
A Litten appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For! .
A Litten appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One) , under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy .
Two Litten appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? at Marnya's house .
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
SM007
Litten
Rotom Pokédex
Litten, the Fire Cat Pokémon. A Fire type. Litten show few emotions and prefer being alone. It takes time to build any level of trust.
GOTCHA!
A Litten briefly appeared in GOTCHA! .
Pokémon Evolutions
A Litten briefly appeared playing with some children in The Eclipse .
In the manga
Litten in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Dollar (Adventures)
Sun owns a Litten named Dollar that first appeared in The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun . Sun received him from Professor Kukui . He later evolved into a Torracat , which eventually evolved further into an Incineroar .
Pokémon Horizon
A Trainer's Litten appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon .
A Litten appeared in a fantasy in Traveling Trainer Tokio .
In the TCG
Main article: Litten (TCG)
Trivia
Litten's Japanese name and its romanization were revealed in a tweet of their trademark on March 27, 2016.
Origin
Litten may be based on mackerel tabbies , due to the stripes on its legs and the marking on its forehead, and black cats . Mackerel tabbies are also called "tiger cats" and Litten's coloration may be based on tigers . The combination of its forehead markings and its eyes appears to form one of the alchemical symbols for sulfur , a highly-flammable chemical.
Name origin
Litten may be a combination of lit , little , and kitten . Or a pun of the word small in Swedish liten.
Nyabby may be a combination of ニャー nyā (meow), tabby , and 火 hi (fire).
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ニャビー Nyabby
From ニャー nyā , 火 hi , and tabby
French
Flamiaou
From flamme and miaou
Spanish
Litten
Same as English name
German
Flamiau
From Flamme and Miau
Italian
Litten
Same as English name
Korean
냐오불 Nyaobul
From 야옹 yaong and 불 bul
Mandarin Chinese
火斑喵 Huǒbānmiāo
From 火 huǒ , 虎斑貓 / 虎斑猫 hǔbānmāo , and 喵 miāo
Cantonese Chinese
火斑喵 Fóbāanmīu
From 火 fó , 虎斑貓 fúbāanmāau , and 喵 mīu
[show] More languages
Hebrew
ליטן Litten
Transcription of English name
Hindi
लिटन Litten
Transcription of English name
Russian
Литтен Litten
Transcription of English name
Thai
เนียบี Niabi
Transcription of Japanese name
See also
References
External links
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