Special
Balanced
50Speed · Slow

Is Brionne Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Water middle stage with growing Special Attack. Handles Kiawe and Olivia through mid-game. Level 34 adds Fairy typing for Primarina.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadESEGTGEEGGSESGGEPopplioStarterIlimaTrial 1PrimarinaEvolveHalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2BrionneEvolveKiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4MolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Popplio trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Even
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Even
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Strong

Primarina resists most of Hala's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
You Win
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Easy KO
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
You Win
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Easy KO
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Even

Primarina trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.

Even
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Even
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
Even
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Good

Brionne has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.

You Win
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
You Win
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Tough

Mallow's team hits Brionne's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Even
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Good

Brionne has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.

You Win
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
You Win
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
You Win
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Even

Brionne trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.

Even
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
You Win
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Even

Brionne trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

Even
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
You Win
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Good

Primarina has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.

Easy KO
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
Easy KO
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Even
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Good

Primarina has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.

You Win
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Even
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Strong

Primarina resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
You Win
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Easy KO
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Easy KO
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Even

Primarina trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.

Even
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
You Win
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Even
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Even
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
You Win
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Strong

Primarina resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
You Win
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Easy KO
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
You Win
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Easy KO
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Good

Primarina has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.

You Win
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
You Win
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
You Win
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Easy KO
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Good

Primarina has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.

You Win
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
Easy KO
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
Easy KO
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
You Win
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Even

Primarina trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.

Even
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
You Win
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Even
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
You Win
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Even
Decidueye
Lv 68
GrassGhost
Overgrow
Leaf BladeSpirit ShackleBrave BirdSucker Punch
Starter
Starter evolution
Type
Water

Popplio is available as a starter.

View Popplio locations

Evolve Popplio to Primarina
Level 34
Type
WaterFairy

Your Popplio should hit Level 34 before you reach Hala, at typical leveling pace.

Evolve Primarina to Brionne
Level 17
Type
Water

Your Primarina should hit Level 17 before you reach Kiawe, at typical leveling pace.

How to Get Brionne in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Can't catch Brionne directly. Start with Popplio at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Popplio to Brionne is where the leveling time goes.

How to Obtain Brionne in USUM

  1. Popplio
    Step 1Catch Popplio
    Route 1 - West
    Lv.5Gift from NPC
    Starter choice
  2. Brionne
    Step 2Brionne
  3. Primarina
    Step 3Evolve into Primarina

Brionne Weakness

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.

Brionne Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

What is Brionne Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Brionne Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Brionne

Brionne Evolutions

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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Popplio
Water
Brionne
Water
Primarina
WaterFairy
HP
50
60+10
80+20
ATK
54
69+15
74+5
DEF
54
69+15
74+5
SP.ATK
66
91+25
126+35
SP.DEF
56
81+25
116+35
SPE
40
50+10
60+10
BST
320C-Tier
420D-Tier+100
530B-Tier+110
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Special
Special

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Brionne to get Popplio eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aqua Ring, Aromatic Mist and 3 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
87.5%12.5%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbro

USUM Brionne Best Moveset

91 Sp. Atk with AbilityLiquid Voice converting sound moves to Water. Water TermStab at mid-stage power. The moveset cannot compete. Primarina one evolution away adds 126 Sp. Atk and Fairy typing.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Tank
Ability
Liquid Voice
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Brionne
Modest+SPA

Brionne best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Special Tank Moveset

  • Ice Beam
  • Hyper Voice
  • Echoed Voice
  • MoonblastCoverage

Moves List

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Disarming Voice
4015Fairy
Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Pound
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 4
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 8
Disarming Voice
4015Fairy
Lv 11
Baby-Doll Eyes+1
10030Fairy
Lv 14
Aqua Jet+1
D6010020Water
Lv 16
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Lv 19
Encore
C1005Normal
Lv 24
Bubble Beam
9710020Water
Lv 28
Sing
5515Normal
Lv 33
Double Slap
158510Normal
Lv 37
Hyper Voice
B9010010Normal
Lv 42
Moonblast
B9510015Fairy
Lv 46
Captivate
10020Normal
Lv 51
Hydro Pump
A165805Water
Lv 55
Misty Terrain
10Fairy

TM Moves

TM
TM62
Acrobatics
D5510015Flying
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C110705Ice
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM49
Echoed Voice
B4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
C10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
B9010010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM55
Scald
A12010015Water
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM94
Surf
B13510015Water
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM98
Waterfall
C12010015Water
TM01
Work Up
C30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Egg
Aqua Ring
D20Water
Egg
Aromatic Mist
20Fairy
Egg
Charm
D10020Fairy
Egg
Perish Song
C5Normal
Egg
Wonder Room
10Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C1359010Water
Tutor
Covet
6010025Normal
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Tutor
Hyper Voice
B9010010Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Uproar
C9010010Normal
Tutor
Water Pledge
12010010Water
Tutor
Water Pulse
C9010020Water
Tutor
Wonder Room
10Psychic

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP60
C
Attack69
C
Defense69
C
Sp. Atk91
B
Sp. Def81
C
Speed50
D
Total420
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight17.5 kg
Base XP147
Abilities
Torrent
Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Liquid VoiceHidden Ability
Sound-based moves become Water-type.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

It gets excited when it sees a dance it doesn’t know. This hard worker practices diligently until it can learn that dance.

It attacks by smacking its enemies with the exploding water balloons that it creates.

Brionne Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Brionne. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • 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.

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brionne does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Primarina before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Game Availability

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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