Passimian doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Been around since Gen 7. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Teamwork Pokemon.
Attack leads and Sp. Atk gets almost nothing. That's Passimian's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.
This Pokémon battles by throwing hard berries. It won’t obey a Trainer who throws Poké Balls without skill.
The boss chooses 10 members of the group to go out hunting. The hunting party will evenly split the food they find with the rest of the group.
Passimian Weakness
AvgType-wise, Passimian takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Passimian's physical bulk (base 90 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
No evolution chain to worry about here. Passimian is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Passimian easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
You commit to a move every time Passimian comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Defiant adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Best Passimian Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Stall teams hate this. Passimian can spread damage across 12 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Focus Punch and Close Combat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Passimian can spread damage across 11 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Close Combat and Focus Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Passimian can spread damage across 11 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Focus Punch and Close Combat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Breeding's the move. Feint and Iron Head give Passimian options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Close Combat and Focus Blast. The egg moves push it further.
Passimian tops out at low spawn rates across 4 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations
Catching Passimian takes patience. The 4 walking encounters at Lv. 25-50 all have low spawn rates, so pick one location and stay put for the best odds.
11 encounter spots for Passimian at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
Passimian shows up in 11 walking spots from Lv. 10-36. Plenty of options, and the list is sorted so the highest-rate locations at each progression stage come first.
Passimian's scattered across 5 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
Walking encounters at Lv. 19-22 across 5 spots for Passimian. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Passimian tops out at moderate rates across 3 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations
Catching Passimian takes patience. The 3 walking encounters at Lv. 18-21 all have low spawn rates, so pick one location and stay put for the best odds.
We rate Passimian B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 490 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 120 Attack stands out.
Passimian doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Fighting-type Pokemon with a 490 base stat total.
Receiver is the go-to ability for Passimian. It when an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability. Its hidden ability Defiant can work in specific setups.
Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Passimian is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Passimian can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Passimian joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 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 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