Speed and HP carry most of Delcatty's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 HP and Speed EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It is highly popular among Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.
It is highly popular among Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.
Fighting moves hit Delcatty for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape can KO Delcatty with Drain Punch (99-116%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (230-270%).
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed51-60% Close Combat 2x230-270%KO | ||
Getting Delcatty requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Skitty. Breed this form to get Skitty eggs (quick to hatch). Speed grew the most through evolution (+40 over Skitty), and Delcatty peaks at 400 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Delcatty to get Skitty eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups.
Start with max Attack and Speed EVs. Jolly nature gives Delcatty the right fast physical lean, Silkscarf adds extra utility, and Normalize works in the background.
Best Build
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Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Unknown
- Assist
- Covet
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- Thunder Wave
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Unknown
- Assist
- Covet
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- Thunder Wave
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Baton Pass
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Delcatty's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Delcatty's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Delcatty's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Delcatty's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Delcatty doesn't appear wild. Catch Skitty instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Delcatty. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Delcatty in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Delcatty starts with Skitty at Lv. 40-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkittyRoute 222Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Route40%LateSwarm activeRoute 222Shining PearlGrass Lv.40 Route40%LateSwarm activeSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Delcatty ✓
No wild encounters for Delcatty in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Skitty over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Delcatty in Sun & Moon. Bring Skitty over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Can't catch Delcatty directly. Start with Skitty at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Skitty to Delcatty is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Delcatty in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Delcatty starts with Skitty at Lv. 4-25 via walking and trade encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkittyRoute 116Omega RubyGrass Lv.4 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 116Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.4 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 116Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.8 Route2%EarlyRoute 116Omega RubyGrass Lv.8 Route2%EarlyFortree CityAlpha SapphireIn-game trade Lv.25 CityMidOne-timeTrade for (give Spinda)Fortree CityOmega RubyIn-game trade Lv.25 CityMidOne-timeTrade for (give Spinda)
Step 2Delcatty ✓
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Delcatty. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Skitty evolves into Delcatty using a Moon Stone. Delcatty is the fully evolved form. It sits at 400 BST in its evolved form.
It depends on your team. Delcatty at 400 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
We rate Delcatty C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 400 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Cute Charm has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Delcatty. Wonder Skin is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Normalize works too if your team needs something different.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Delcatty appears in 13 titles across 8 generations since Ruby & Sapphire. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 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