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[OVERVIEW]
In the first generation of Pokemon, Normal-types aren't to be taken lightly thanks to powerful STAB moves such as Body Slam, Double-Edge, and the infamous Hyper Beam. Even all the way down in RBY PU, Lickitung exists to prove that not all Normal-types are created equal, falling far short of Fearow and Porygon. Lickitung initially looks promising with its access to STAB Hyper Beam and Swords Dance, amazing coverage options, and potential to spread paralysis with Body Slam. However, it falls short everywhere else due to its absolutely horrendous stats. Its atrocious Speed makes it slower than almost every relevant Pokemon, and is 3HKOed or 4HKOed by the majority of the tier. Lickitung can theoretically win one-on-one against physically frail Pokemon like Staryu and Gastly, but the damage taken in return leaves Lickitung easily revenge killed. Furthermore, Lickitung is almost entirely outclassed by Pinsir, which boasts much higher Attack, Speed, and Defense; in fact, Pinsir's Normal-type attacks hit harder than Lickitung's. Lickitung's only niche is its ability to sweep with Swords Dance, which is something Pinsir can do better. For these reasons, Lickitung remains a terrible Pokemon in RBY PU, and it shouldn't be used unless you're looking to torture yourself.
[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Body Slam
move 3: Hyper Beam
move 4: Earthquake
[SET COMMENTS]
After a Swords Dance, Lickitung is able to OHKO or 2HKO the entire tier with the combination of Body Slam, Earthquake, and Hyper Beam. Body Slam is Lickitung's safest move; it deals decent damage to neutral targets, and paralysis helps mitigate Lickitung's horrendous Speed. Earthquake is its best option against Omanyte and Gastly, which would otherwise wall it, and the plethora of Fire- and Poison-types in the tier, all of which it OHKOes or 2HKOes at +2. Hyper Beam is Lickitung's most powerful move, and does 60% at minimum to every neutral target in the tier after a Swords Dance. If you must use Lickitung, it is absolutely imperative that its teammates spread paralysis as much as possible before revealing it. Teammates such as Porygon, Staryu, and Dragonair can be very useful as they can spread status without much trouble.
[CREDITS]
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[OVERVIEW]
In the first generation of Pokemon, Normal-types aren't to be taken lightly thanks to powerful STAB moves such as Body Slam, Double-Edge, and the infamous Hyper Beam. Even all the way down in RBY PU, Lickitung exists to prove that not all Normal-types are created equal, falling far short of Fearow and Porygon. Lickitung initially looks promising with its access to STAB Hyper Beam and Swords Dance, amazing coverage options, and potential to spread paralysis with Body Slam. However, it falls short everywhere else due to its absolutely horrendous stats. Its atrocious Speed makes it slower than almost every relevant Pokemon, and is 3HKOed or 4HKOed by the majority of the tier. Lickitung can theoretically win one-on-one against physically frail Pokemon like Staryu and Gastly, but the damage taken in return leaves Lickitung easily revenge killed. Furthermore, Lickitung is almost entirely outclassed by Pinsir, which boasts much higher Attack, Speed, and Defense; in fact, Pinsir's Normal-type attacks hit harder than Lickitung's. Lickitung's only niche is its ability to sweep with Swords Dance, which is something Pinsir can do better. For these reasons, Lickitung remains a terrible Pokemon in RBY PU, and it shouldn't be used unless you're looking to torture yourself.
[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Body Slam
move 3: Hyper Beam
move 4: Earthquake
[SET COMMENTS]
After a Swords Dance, Lickitung is able to OHKO or 2HKO the entire tier with the combination of Body Slam, Earthquake, and Hyper Beam. Body Slam is Lickitung's safest move; it deals decent damage to neutral targets, and paralysis helps mitigate Lickitung's horrendous Speed. Earthquake is its best option against Omanyte and Gastly, which would otherwise wall it, and the plethora of Fire- and Poison-types in the tier, all of which it OHKOes or 2HKOes at +2. Hyper Beam is Lickitung's most powerful move, and does 60% at minimum to every neutral target in the tier after a Swords Dance. If you must use Lickitung, it is absolutely imperative that its teammates spread paralysis as much as possible before revealing it. Teammates such as Porygon, Staryu, and Dragonair can be very useful as they can spread status without much trouble.
[CREDITS]
- Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tehtayteh.593464/
- Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sabelette.583793/
- Grammar checked by:
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