Unfezant Best Moveset
115 Attack behind Normal/Flying TermStab gives the moveset physical power, and 93 Speed is decent for a Normal-type. AbilitySuper Luck pushes critical hit rates higher. E-tier because Normal and Flying coverage hits nothing super-effectively and 80/80/55 bulk isn't enough to survive return fire.
115 Attack and 93 Speed in Gen V (Black & White). Normal/Flying physical hitter. Brave Bird and Return hit hard. 55 Sp. Def was the liability.
Best Moves
Best Build
Unfezant best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- U Turn
- Quick Attack
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Talonflame arrived with Gale Wings priority Brave Bird in Gen VI (X & Y). Made every other Normal/Flying bird irrelevant overnight.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Steel Wing
- Sky Attack
- Quick Attack
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Staraptor, Braviary, and Talonflame all did the role in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 115 Attack was good on paper. Wrong bird in a crowded sky.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Steel Wing
- Sky Attack
- Aerial Ace
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Four gens as the regional bird that never stood out in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Normal/Flying physical attacker was the most crowded niche.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Night Slash
- U Turn
- Quick Attack
- Dual Wingbeat
Recommended Teammates
Unfezant Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Unfezant for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Unfezant's physical bulk (base 80 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Unfezant Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Unfezant
Raikou can KO Unfezant with Thunderbolt (216-254%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Unfezant for 51-60%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 131-154%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Unfezant View Raikou builds →Scald64-75% Thunderbolt 2x216-254%KO Volt Switch 2x168-198%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Unfezant View Weavile builds →Knock Off41-48% Ice Shard 2x51-60% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Unfezant View Terrakion builds →Close Combat78-92% Stone Edge 2x131-154%KO | ||
Evolution
The three-stage chain from Pidove through Tranquill ends here at Unfezant. Want more? Breed for Pidove eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Pidove pushed Unfezant to 488 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Unfezant to get Pidove eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Unfezant
Unfezant's shiny barely registers, which is a shame because the male/female designs at least have distinct silhouettes to work with. Three stages of "is it shiny or is the sun at a weird angle?" and the answer is always disappointing. This entire bird line is a cautionary tale.
Shiny Unfezant Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 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 methodologyHow to Get Unfezant
High spawn rates for Unfezant across 8 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Unfezant in SwSh
The path to Unfezant starts with Pidove at Lv. 7-16 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PidoveRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%SnowstormRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%RainingRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%SandstormRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%SnowingRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%Intense SunRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%ThunderstormEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 75%OvercastEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 75%Heavy FogEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.12-15OverworldRate 70%All WeatherRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%OvercastRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%SnowstormEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%RainingEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%SandstormEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%SnowingEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%Intense SunEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%SandstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Thunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve TranquillGiant's Mirror - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%All WeatherStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%SnowstormStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%OvercastStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%RainingStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%SnowingStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 55%SandstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 50%Intense SunGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 45%Intense SunStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%SandstormStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%Intense SunBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%SnowstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%OvercastBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 15%OvercastBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 15%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 15%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 15%Normal WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Thunderstormor evolve from Pidove (Step 1)
Step 3Unfezant ✓Hammerlocke Hills - FlyingLv.36-39OverworldRate 60%All WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%Thunderstormor evolve from Tranquill (Step 2)
Bring the right balls: check Unfezant catch odds in the Sword & Shield Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Unfezant can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Pidove in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then evolve it into Unfezant. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Unfezant in USUM
Step 1Obtain PidoveLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 3. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 20. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 104 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Tranquill
Step 3Unfezant ✓
Unfezant can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Pidove in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then evolve it into Unfezant. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Unfezant in SM
- Step 1Obtain PidoveLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 3. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 20. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 104 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Tranquill
- Step 3Unfezant ✓
Can't catch Unfezant directly. Start with Pidove at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 32. The 3-stage chain from Pidove to Unfezant is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Unfezant in ORAS
To get Unfezant, start by catching Pidove through walking encounters at Lv. 5-20. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 2Evolve into Tranquill
Step 3Unfezant ✓
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Unfezant's Attack does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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Unfezant Guide
Use Unfezant as a support. Physical side carries the damage. Speed is middling,
Build your team around Krookodile, Serperior, and Zekrom. These have the highest co-usage rates with Unfezant in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Rivalry is the hidden ability. Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Unfezant's regular abilities before committing.
Run Jolly on Unfezant. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Unfezant has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Unfezant has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
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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