Litten

Litten (ニャビー) is a -type Pokémon. It is one of the three Starter Pokémon of the Alola region, the other two being Popplio and Rowlet. It evolves into Torracat.

Physiology
Litten is a small kitten-like Pokémon, with black fur. It has a short nose, red eyes with yellow sclera and short ears with gray insides. It has two stripes on its head with a vertical line intersecting them. The lower part of its face is red with two tufts of fur on each side. It has a long tail with a tuft of fur at the end. When it curves its back, three pointed tufts with red tips show up along the spine.

Behavior
Litten always appears to be very calm, and does not show emotion. Since they don't bond with many people, Litten are hardheaded and stubborn. However, when its trainer and partners get into a pinch, it will make an effort to save everyone it trusts and cares about.

Natural abilities
Since its fur is oily, it can breathe out fireballs after licking its fur.

Evolution
Litten evolves into Torracat at level 17 and then Incineroar at level 34.

Anime

 * Ash's Litten

Trivia

 * Litten's eyes and forehead stripe form a shape similar to the alchemic symbol for sulfur (representing fire).
 * A recurring Litten appears in multiple episodes of the anime, being mostly featured in SM007 where it cares for an elderly Stoutland.
 * Though, eventually, that said Litten became one of Ash's Pokémon.

Origin
Litten is based on a tabby cat kitten. Its coloration also resembles those of tigers (as its evolution Incineroar is based on one).

Etymology
Litten's name likely comes from the words-"lit" (reference to a lit torch or candle) and "kitten". It may also incorporate "little".

Gallery
Літтен