Dhelmise Best Moveset
AbilitySteelworker gives Steel TermStab without Steel typing, meaning Ghost, Grass, and Steel triple TermStab coverage on one Pokemon. 131 Attack at 100 Defense gives the moveset devastating physical power with real physical bulk. C-tier because 40 Speed goes dead last and 70/90 HP and Sp. Def side is the exploitable gap.
Steelworker gave Steel STAB alongside Ghost/Grass in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Three types of STAB from 131 Attack. 40 Speed was the tradeoff.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dhelmise best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Tank Moveset
- Power Whip
- Anchor Shot
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Two gens steady in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 131 Attack with three effective STABs was unique. Rapid Spin plus Power Whip plus Anchor Shot.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Power Whip
- Anchor Shot
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Dhelmise Weakness
Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Dhelmise for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Dhelmise Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Dhelmise
Arcanine can KO Dhelmise with Flare Blitz (102-120%). Weavile's Knock Off hits Dhelmise for 59-70%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x59-70% Ice Shard 2x37-44% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Staraptor builds →U Turn21-25% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% Energy Ball15-18% Flamethrower 2x91-107%KO | ||
Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Dhelmise is a standalone Pokemon with no compatible partners for breeding through one egg group. Its eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Dhelmise is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyShiny Dhelmise
Rust-red Dhelmise looks like it spent three centuries on the ocean floor. The seaweed shifts from green to deep reddish-brown while the anchor and wheel go darker, giving the ghost debris a properly ancient feel. A subtle shift, but in exactly the right direction.
Shiny Dhelmise Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Dhelmise Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyDhelmise Locations
Dhelmise appears at moderate rates across 12 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Dhelmise in Sword & Shield
You'll find Dhelmise across 12 walking and fishing encounters from Lv. 13-65, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
Cast the Super Rod off Seafolk Village and this haunted anchor-seaweed, Dhelmise, may latch on; the biggest specimens rise from the bubbling spots, spanning levels 10 all the way to 49.
Best Locations to Catch Dhelmise in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Fish the Super Rod at Seafolk Village and keep an eye on the rippling water; that's where the haunted anchor Dhelmise drags itself up, anywhere between level 10 and 43.
Best Locations to Catch Dhelmise in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Dhelmise's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.
After lowering its anchor, it waits for its prey. It catches large Wailord and drains their life-force.
Dhelmise Guide
Use Dhelmise as a support. Physical side carries the damage. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key.
Run Adamant on Dhelmise. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
Dhelmise joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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