Psychic moves don't affect Morpeko at all — that's the advantage of Electric/Dark typing. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Two-Sided Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Two-Sided Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
Intense hunger drives it to extremes of violence, and the electricity in its cheek sacs has converted into a Dark-type energy.
Hunger hormones affect its temperament. Until its hunger is appeased, it gets up to all manner of evil deeds.
Morpeko Weakness
AvgFighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy-type moves hit Morpeko for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Morpeko leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
Morpeko is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with plenty of partners. Hatching is quick to hatch.
How to Evolve
Breed Morpeko easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups.
The build revolves around Parting Shot for safe pivoting. Hungerswitch and Heavy-Duty Boots support Morpeko's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Best Morpeko Moveset
- Aura Wheel
- Rapid Spin
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Morpeko. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Aura Wheel and Thunder into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Morpeko. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Aura Wheel and Thunder into something with actual range.
Without breeding, Morpeko misses out on Charge and Fake Out. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Aura Wheel and Thunder, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Morpeko doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Morpeko can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Morpeko starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 28 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations
You can catch Morpeko through 28 walking encounters from Lv. 10-65, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
We rate Morpeko C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 436 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Morpeko doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Electric/Dark-type Pokemon with a 436 base stat total.
Hunger Switch causes Morpeko to change its form each turn, alternating between Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode — that's the one you want on Morpeko. It's the only ability Morpeko has.
Base 97 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Morpeko is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack.
Morpeko can be found in Legends: Z-A, Scarlet & Violet, and Sword & Shield.
Morpeko joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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 VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A