While most trainers evolve Brionne into Primarina immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Pop Star Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Brionne's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
As if dancing, it artfully dodges the attacks of its enemies. All the while, it’s busy forming a bunch of balloons to overwhelm its foes.
On nights when the sea is calm, Brionne dance with one another to the singing of the Primarina that’s leading them.
Brionne Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type moves hit Brionne for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
Brionne is the middle stage between Popplio and Primarina. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+25 from Popplio). The final form adds another 110 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Brionne to get Popplio eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Eviolite turns Brionne into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Liquidvoice and Sassy nature stack with max HP and Sp. Def EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Best Brionne Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Aqua Jet
- Toxic
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Brionne's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Fairy and Normal coverage and more on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Brionne picks up Aqua Ring and Life Dew only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Surf while Fairy and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Brionne picks up Amnesia and Aqua Ring only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Surf while Fairy and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Brionne picks up Amnesia and Aqua Ring only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Surf while Fairy and Normal coverage and more adds range.
No wild encounters for Brionne in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Popplio over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Brionne can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Popplio from Sun or Ultra Sun and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Brionne directly. Start with Popplio at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 17. The 2-stage line from Popplio to Brionne is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Brionne in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch PopplioRoute 1 - WestUltra SunGift from NPCLv.5EarlyRouteStarter choiceRoute 1 - WestUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.5EarlyRouteStarter choice
Step 2Brionne ✓
You're catching Popplio first, not Brionne. Popplio appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Brionne in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch PopplioIki TownSunGift from NPCLv.5EarlyCityStarter choiceIki TownMoonGift from NPCLv.5EarlyCityStarter choice
- Step 2Brionne ✓
Brionne isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Primarina to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less — that's the one you want on Brionne. Liquid Voice is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Brionne fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 91 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Brionne can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Brionne has appeared in 4 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A