The Cutest Lileep Cards: Illustration Rares, Promos, and Display Picks
Lileep cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Anorith and Armaldo.
2024-06-02
Popularity Rank: #967
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #982
2019 survey: #723
#967 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0345
Height
1.0 m
Weight
23.8 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
7,650 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Color
Purple
Habitat
Sea
Shape
Blob
Lileep — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Lileep stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Bulbapedia introduces Lileep as a species that it is revived from a Root Fossil and evolves into Cradily starting at level 40.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Lileep feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Soft nature vibes — Lileep feels like it belongs in a botanical-themed spread.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Lileep from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Stellar Crown
Illustration rare
Stellar Crown
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Uncommon
Plasma Blast
Uncommon
Legends Awakened
Common
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Power Keepers
Common
Holon Phantoms
Common
Legend Maker
Common
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Binder plan: Lileep edition
Spread layout for Lileep, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Lileep #10 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Lileep binder page.
Lileep #145 (Stellar Crown) is a staple for Lileep fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Lileep #3 (Plasma Blast) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Lileep mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Lileep chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Cosmic Eclipse
Uncommon
Stellar Crown
Illustration rare
Plasma Blast
Uncommon
Stellar Crown
Common
Legends Awakened
Common
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Right page
Power Keepers
Common
Holon Phantoms
Common
Legend Maker
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Lileep cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Lileep
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Lileep
Scene wallpaper — Lileep
Illustration by deviantart.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Lileep
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- National Dex #345 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Lileep (リリーラ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for 🦕 Dinosaurs & Fossils, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Lileep's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Lileep — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
66
Attack
41
Defense
77
Sp. Atk
61
Sp. Def
87
Speed
23
Total: 355
Players file Lileep around tier "Past" while Ability Suction Cups (Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Storm Drain is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Rock/Grass typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Lileep — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Lileep, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
LILEEP became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago. This ancient POKéMON attaches itself to a rock on the seafloor and catches approaching prey using tentacles shaped like flower petals.
LILEEP is an ancient POKéMON that was regenerated from a fossil. It remains permanently anchored to a rock. From its immobile perch, this POKéMON intently scans for prey with its two eyes.
It disguises itself as seaweed by making its tentacles sway. Unsuspecting prey that come too close are swallowed whole. It became extinct 100 million years ago.
A second dex beat (Platinum) frames Lileep as one that lived on the seafloor 100 million years ago and was reanimated scientifically. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Lileep shows up in Omega Ruby lore as lileep became extinct approximately a hundred million years ago.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Liliep
Spanish
Lileep
French
Lilia
Italian
Lileep
Japanese
リリーラ
Japanese (Romaji)
Lilyla
Korean
릴링
Chinese (Simplified)
触手百合
Chinese (Traditional)
觸手百合
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