Lechonk Evolution
Lechonk Abilities
Protects allies against moves that affect their mental state.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Lechonk Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Tail Whip | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats. |
| Disarming Voice | fairy | special | 40 | – | Level 5 | Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Echoed Voice | normal | special | 40 | 100 | Level 8 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used consecutively by any Pokémon, its power is boosted. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | Level 12 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Covet | normal | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 15 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item. |
| Dig | ground | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 17 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Headbutt | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 21 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Yawn | normal | status | – | – | Level 24 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | Level 27 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Work Up | normal | status | – | – | Level 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats are boosted. |
| Uproar | normal | special | 90 | 100 | Level 32 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 35 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Bulldoze | ground | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| Bullet Seed | grass | physical | 25 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| Chilling Water | water | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Curse | ghost | status | – | – | TM | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Hyper Voice | normal | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry. |
| Iron Head | steel | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Mud Slap | ground | special | 20 | 100 | TM | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Play Rough | fairy | physical | 90 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Seed Bomb | grass | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Super Fang | normal | physical | – | 90 | TM | The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | physical | 80 | 90 | TM | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Endeavor | normal | physical | – | 100 | Egg | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| Spit Up | normal | special | – | 100 | Egg | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power. |
| Stockpile | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times. |
| Stuff Cheeks | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user eats its held Berry, then sharply boosts its Defense stat. |
| Swallow | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to restore its own HP. The more power is stored, the more HP is restored. |
Lechonk Sprites
It searches for food all day. It possesses a keen sense of smell but doesn’t use it for anything other than foraging.
This Pokémon spurns all but the finest of foods. Its body gives off an herblike scent that bug Pokémon detest.
Lechonk's Japanese name is Gourton (グルトン). Here are all the official names for Lechonk across different languages:
Lechonk Breeding
How to Get Lechonk
Lechonk is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Lechonk in every game where it is available:
About Lechonk
Lechonk is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 254, Lechonk is classified as a Hog Pokémon and is part of the Lechonk → Oinkologne evolution line.
In competitive play, Lechonk is placed in the AG tier where it holds a 0.01% usage rate. Its key abilities are Aroma Veil and Gluttony and Thick Fat, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Lechonk is weak to Fighting-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Lechonk can learn 42 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include , Endeavor, Rest, Tera Blast. Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 10.2kg, Lechonk has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.