Litten

Like Meowth, it has the silhouette of a domestic cat, but Litten swaps a thief’s curiosity for an almost hostile reserve. Its black fur stores flammable oil and comes loose during grooming. The hairballs it gathers in its stomach fuel its Fire-type attacks, whose forms depend on how it expels them. Its body also catches fire when it sheds its old fur, a process that happens twice a year.

It prefers solitude and hides its emotions. It does not tolerate being petted too much, even once it trusts its caretaker. Trying to touch it too soon ends in scratches, courtesy of its sharp claws. Earning its trust takes patience.

It occupies the first spot in a three-species evolutionary line. At level 17, it evolves into Torracat, and later reaches its final form, Incineroar, at level 34. The change preserves its connection to felines and fire, but leaves behind the look of a small cat in favour of a much bulkier presence.

Litten is not competitive in open formats. Its 45 HP, 40 Defense and 40 Special Defense leave it far too exposed, although its 65 Attack, 60 Special Attack and 70 Speed let it strike before many rivals in its tier. Its total of 320 becomes obvious when it takes neutral hits.

In Little Cup, it has a specific role. Intimidate lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack when it enters, allowing it to force switches or reduce the damage from physical attackers. Fake Out adds chip damage and can disrupt the opponent’s first turn, while U-turn preserves momentum after attacking. Flare Blitz provides a powerful source of physical damage, although the recoil worsens its durability issues. Will-O-Wisp is useful against physical opponents that do not rely on their Ability or have immunity to the status.

The Fire typing gives it resistances to Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice and Steel. On the offensive side, it pressures Bug, Grass, Ice and Steel, but leaves it without an effective answer to Water, Ground, Rock, Fire and Dragon unless it uses coverage moves. Its weaknesses to Water, Ground and Rock, lack of reliable recovery and competition from other Little Cup Pokémon limit its use to teams that can take advantage of Intimidate and constant switching.

Litten belongs to the Field Egg Group and has a gender ratio of 12.5% female. Its 15 Egg Cycles equal approximately 4080 steps. Its Catch Rate is 45, so catching it takes more work than catching a species with a high rate; ordinary Poké Balls will often fail if it is not weakened first.

The Egg Moves that broaden its options the most are Fake Out, Parting Shot and Swagger. Fake Out strengthens its support role and can buy a turn of pressure. Parting Shot reduces the opponent’s offensive capabilities and makes it easier for another team member to switch in. Swagger rewards stat boosts, although Litten rarely has enough time to build them up.

The evolution is straightforward: Litten evolves into Torracat at level 17. Torracat evolves into Incineroar at level 34. No friendship, item or specific move changes these conditions.