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Ghost and Fire type · #607

Litwick in Pokémon GO

Quick answer

Litwick is Ghost and Fire type, so it's weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock and Water. Litwick can be shiny.

What is Litwick weak to?

Litwick is Ghost and Fire type, so it takes extra damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock and Water attacks.

Litwick
Defending Litwick GhostFire

Hits it hard

  • Dark160% damage 1.6×
  • Ghost160% damage 1.6×
  • Ground160% damage 1.6×
  • Rock160% damage 1.6×
  • Water160% damage 1.6×

Bounces off

  • Bug39.1% damage
  • Fighting39.1% damage
  • Normal39.1% damage
  • Fairy62.5% damage
  • Fire62.5% damage
  • Grass62.5% damage
  • Ice62.5% damage
  • Poison62.5% damage
  • Steel62.5% damage

Leave Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison and Steel attackers at home: Litwick resists them, and Bug, Fighting and Normal barely scratch it.

Can Litwick be shiny?

Yes, Litwick can be shiny. From Pokémon GO This Week: 26 October to 1 November 2026, 26 Oct

Is Litwick worth it?

Evolves into Chandelure, number 20 Ghost on DialgaDex (21.10 eDPS). Matt's take: Litwick is the one to grab: Litwick candy feeds Mega Chandelure, number four Ghost on DialgaDex.
From Pokémon GO This Week: 26 October to 1 November 2026, 26 Oct

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FAQ

What is Litwick weak to in Pokémon GO?

Litwick is Ghost and Fire type. It's weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock and Water. It resists Bug, Fighting, Normal, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison and Steel.

Can Litwick be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, Litwick can be shiny.

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