Nothing fancy in Alcremie's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The moment it evolved, it took on a sweet and tart flavor. This is because of the way its cells spontaneously shifted during evolution.
The cells that compose its cream fluctuated suddenly during evolution, giving the cream a sweet and tart flavor.
Poison and Steel moves hit Alcremie for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. Alcremie's special bulk (base 121 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
Torkoal's Eruption hits Alcremie for 38-45%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Alcremie View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn20-23% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Alcremie View Torkoal builds →Eruption38-45% Heat Wave24-29% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alcremie View Goodra builds →Flamethrower17-20% Knock Off8-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Alcremie View Zapdos builds →Hurricane27-32% Volt Switch18-21% Heat Wave16-19% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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Alcremie evolved from Milcery's chain using a unique condition. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Milcery eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Milcery pushed Alcremie to 495 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Alcremie to get Milcery eggs using 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Fairy egg groups.
The special wall spread is where Alcremie earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Calm nature for the right lean, and Recover handles sustain. Aromaveil does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Alcremie best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Acid Armor
- Draining Kiss
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Decorate
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Acid Armor
- Stored Power
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Acid Armor
- Dazzling Gleam
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Decorate
- Recover
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Recover
- Draining Kiss
- Acid Armor
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Alcremie's Normal and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Misty Explosion and Play Rough for same-type damage. Energy Ball and Giga Impact are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Alcremie's Normal and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Misty Explosion and Play Rough for same-type damage. Energy Ball and Giga Impact are the payoff moves.
Alcremie can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Milcery from Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Alcremie. The 2-stage line runs through Milcery, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Alcremie in Sword & Shield
The path to Alcremie starts with Milcery at Lv. 13-28 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MilceryRoute 4ShieldGrass Lv.13-15 Route20%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4SwordGrass Lv.13-15 Route20%EarlyAll WeatherGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2832%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2832%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Alcremie ✓
Alcremie works as an attacker with 495 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 121 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Sweet Veil prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping. That's the one you want on Alcremie. Aroma Veil is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Alcremie is leaning toward the special side (base 110 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 64 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Run Calm Mind, Acidarmor, Drainingkiss, and Recover on Alcremie. Calm Mind is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available since Sword & Shield, Alcremie appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves