Brionne's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
As if dancing, it artfully dodges the attacks of its enemies. All the while, it’s busy forming a bunch of balloons to overwhelm its foes.
On nights when the sea is calm, Brionne dance with one another to the singing of the Primarina that’s leading them.
Electric and Grass moves hit Brionne for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Brionne for 68-80%. Raikou's Thunderbolt hits Brionne for 46-55%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Brionne View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x68-80% Volt Switch 2x52-62% Shadow Ball20-23% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Brionne View Raikou builds →Scald7-8% Thunderbolt 2x46-55% Volt Switch 2x36-43% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Brionne View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Knock Off6-7% Giga Drain 2x18-21% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Brionne View Breloom builds →Mach Punch20-24% Bullet Seed 2x26-31% | ||
Brionne is the middle stage between Popplio and Primarina. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+25 from Popplio). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Brionne to get Popplio eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Eviolite turns Brionne into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Liquidvoice and Sassy nature stack with max HP and Sp. Def EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Brionne best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Whirlpool
- Perish Song
- Protect
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Ice Beam
- Aqua Ring
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Without TMs, Brionne's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Fairy and Normal coverage and more on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Brionne picks up Aqua Ring and Life Dew only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Surf while Fairy and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Brionne picks up Amnesia and Aqua Ring only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Surf while Fairy and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Brionne picks up Amnesia and Aqua Ring only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Surf while Fairy and Normal coverage and more adds range.
No wild encounters for Brionne in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Popplio over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Brionne can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Popplio from Sun or Ultra Sun and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Brionne directly. Start with Popplio at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 17. The 2-stage line from Popplio to Brionne is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Brionne in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch PopplioRoute 1 - WestUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyStarter choiceRoute 1 - WestUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyStarter choice
Step 2Brionne ✓
You're catching Popplio first, not Brionne. Popplio appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Brionne in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch PopplioIki TownSunGift from NPC Lv.5 CityEarlyStarter choiceIki TownMoonGift from NPC Lv.5 CityEarlyStarter choice
- Step 2Brionne ✓
Brionne isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Primarina to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Brionne. Liquid Voice is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Brionne fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 91 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Brionne has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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