Lick
Ghost-type fast move in Pokémon GO. Generates 3 energy per 1 turn. Use the stats below to compare against alternatives in the same type.
- Power
- 3
- Energy gain
- 3
- Turns
- 1
- DPT
- 3.0
- EPT
- 3.00
How Lick performs in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast moves run on a turn clock — Lick takes 1 turn to execute. It deals 3 damage and generates 3 energy each cycle, putting it at 3.0 damage per turn and 3.00 energy per turn. Higher DPT means more chip damage between charged moves; higher EPT means faster charged-move loading.
Lick is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
Best Pokémon with Lick
Tier-list-ranked attackers that run Lick as part of their recommended moveset. Tier shown is the best slot the mons holds — sometimes general-raid, sometimes a specific type bucket.
What does Lick do in Pokémon GO?
Lick is a Ghost-type fast move. In PvP it deals 3 damage and generates 3 energy over 1 turn (3.0 DPT, 3.00 EPT).
Is Lick a good move?
Lick is balanced — moderate energy gain + moderate damage. Versatile pick if your team needs flexibility.
Which mons learn Lick?
Move learnsets change with Niantic balance updates. See the /tier-list for current top attackers of the Ghost type — most use the meta-recommended fast move which is often this one.
Should I unlock Lick with an Elite Fast TM?
Save Elite Fast TMs for legacy moves only — moves no longer available in standard rotation. Lick appears in current rotation, so a normal TM will eventually land it.
For the full move database with sortable columns, see all moves. For type-effectiveness math behind STAB, see the type chart.