Litten vs Popplio
Litten and Popplio have the same base stat total (320), Litten is faster (base Speed 70 vs 40), and Popplio’s Water moves hit Litten for 2×, while Litten’s own types do only ½× to Popplio.
Alola starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 7 games.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Litten | Popplio |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 50 (higher) |
| Attack | 65 (higher) | 54 |
| Defense | 40 | 54 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 66 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 56 (higher) |
| Speed | 70 (higher) | 40 |
| Total | 320 | 320 |
| Bulk | 125 | 160 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Popplio has the higher Sp. Atk (66 vs 60), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (160 vs 125), resists Litten’s own-type moves (½× at best), and hits Litten for 2× with its Water moves, but Litten is faster (70 vs 40 base Speed) and has the higher Attack (65 vs 54).
Litten is ahead on
- is faster (70 vs 40 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (65 vs 54)
Popplio is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (66 vs 60)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (160 vs 125)
- resists Litten’s own-type moves (½× at best)
- hits Litten for 2× with its Water moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Litten: Blaze, Intimidate; Popplio: Torrent, Liquid Voice), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Litten has 122 Speed and Popplio has 92, so Litten moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Litten | Popplio |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 70 | 40 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 122 | 92 |
Type matchup, both ways
Litten (Fire) attacking Popplio
Fire ½×. Using only its own type, Litten hits Popplio for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective).
Popplio (Water) attacking Litten
Water 2×. Using only its own type, Popplio hits Litten for 2× with Water moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Litten: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Popplio: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Litten
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Intimidate (hidden ability). Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Popplio
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Liquid Voice (hidden ability). Sound-based moves become Water-type.
Size, generation and evolution
Litten and Popplio are equally tall (0.4 m), and Popplio is heavier (7.5 kg vs 4.3 kg for Litten).
| Detail | Litten | Popplio |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.4 m | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Generation | 7 (Alola) | 7 (Alola) |
| Evolution line | Litten → Torracat → Incineroar | Popplio → Brionne → Primarina |
Litten (#0725) is a Fire-type Fire Cat Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Litten → Torracat → Incineroar.
Popplio (#0728) is a Water-type Sea Lion Pokémon from Alola, first seen in Generation 7, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Popplio → Brionne → Primarina.
Keep exploring
- Open Litten and Popplio in the Compare tool
- Litten and Popplio Pokédex pages
- Fire type · Water type
- Speed tiers