136 base Sp. Atk is no joke, but Hatterene can't afford to take a hit back. And it's not fast enough to guarantee moving first, which makes it fragile in practice. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
Hatterene's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Hatterene knocks out those that intrude in its home forest by blasting them with a beam, then slashing with claws enhanced by psychic power.
Beware of forests that show no signs of living creatures within. You may have wandered into Hatterene’s territory.
Hatterene Weakness
GoodType-wise, Hatterene takes extra damage from Poison, Ghost, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 57 HP and balanced defenses, Hatterene can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Hatterene is the final form in a three-stage chain from Hatenna through Hattrem. Breeding this form produces Hatenna eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Hatenna gave Hatterene the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+80), bringing the total to 510 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hatterene to get Hatenna eggs using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Hatterene builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Defense EVs. Magic Bounce does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Hatterene Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Psychic Noise
- Nuzzle
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Hatterene's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Future Sight and Misty Explosion, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Dark and Normal coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. After You and Aromatic Mist aren't available any other way for Hatterene, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Misty Explosion for solid options.
No wild encounters for Hatterene. The 3-stage chain runs through Hatenna, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 42 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hatterene in Scarlet & Violet
To get Hatterene, start by catching Hatenna through walking encounters at Lv. 16-42. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HatennaEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForest
Step 2Catch or Evolve HattremMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForestMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Hatterene ✓
Hatterene starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Hatterene in Sword & Shield
Hatenna is your first catch on the way to Hatterene. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-65 across 68 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HatennaEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3050%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidHeavy FogEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3025%MidHeavy FogEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3025%MidHeavy FogMODERATEMotostoke OutskirtsSwordOverworldLv.22-2610%MidAll WeatherMODERATEMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworldLv.22-2610%MidAll WeatherEASYFrigid SeaShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6524%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6524%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrostpoint FieldSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceHeavy FogEASYFrostpoint FieldShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogMODERATESlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATESlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve HattremEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4530%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4530%LateHeavy FogEASYGlimwood TangleSwordOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestAll WeatherEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateSnowstormEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateOvercastEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateNormal WeatherEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateOvercastEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateSnowstormEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateNormal WeatherEASYGlimwood TangleSwordGrassLv.34-3615%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldGrassLv.34-3610%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestThunderstormMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestIntense SunMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestSnowingMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestSandstormMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestRainingMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3710%LateForestHeavy FogMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestOvercastMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestNormal WeatherMODERATEGlimwood TangleShieldOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestSnowstormMODERATEDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4510%LateSandstormMODERATEDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4510%LateRainingMODERATEDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4510%LateSandstormMODERATEDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4510%LateRainingEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostIceHeavy FogEASYFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostIceHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEOld CemeterySwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Hatterene ✓EASYLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5825%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5825%PostWaterHeavy Fogor evolve from Hattrem (Step 2)
Don't let Hatterene's 510 base stat total fool you. Magic Bounce is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a cannon.
Hatterene's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 29 Speed, Hatterene won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Run Magic Bounce on Hatterene. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Hatterene also gets Healer and Anticipation, but they don't compare.
Hatterene fills the cannon role. It's a special attacker with base 136 Sp. Atk. Base 29 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Hatterene can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Hatterene first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 2 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- 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 VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A