Delcatty Best Moveset
90 Speed with hidden AbilityWonder Skin halving status move accuracy. 65/55 mixed offenses behind Normal TermStab give the moveset some presence. But 70/65/55 bulk at those offensive numbers can't threaten or survive anything in competitive play.
Normalize turned every move Normal-type in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). A gimmick that removed super-effective coverage. 400 BST with nothing above 90.
Pivot Moveset
- Substitute
- Baton Pass
- Shadow Ball
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Wonder Skin halved accuracy of status moves in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Niche anti-status, but 65 Attack and 55 Sp. Atk threatened nothing.
Best Moves
Best Build
Delcatty best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- Double Edge
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Sucker Punch and Fake Out from 65 Attack in Gen V (Black & White). Priority moves on a body that needed them just to act before fainting.
Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Wish
- Toxic
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VI (X & Y). 400 BST Normal-type with Normalize. Every other Normal-type did more from higher stats. The gimmick was the problem.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Retaliate
- Sucker Punch
- Thunder Wave
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Five gens at the bottom in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Delcatty's Normalize ability actively made it worse by removing type coverage. Design over function.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- Thunder Wave
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Delcatty Weakness
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 |
What is Delcatty Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Delcatty
Lucario can KO Delcatty with Close Combat (188-221%).
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed42-49% Close Combat 2x188-221%KO Aura Sphere 2x108-127%KO | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Delcatty
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 BDSP
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 222Lv.40GrassRate 40%Swarm activeSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Delcatty ✓
No wild encounters for Delcatty in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Skitty over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Delcatty in USUM
Step 1Obtain SkittyLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 116. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 116. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 222 · Swarm active. 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 · Castelia City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 4 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Delcatty ✓
No wild encounters for Delcatty in Sun & Moon. Bring Skitty over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Delcatty in SM
- Step 1Obtain SkittyBREEDINGAvailableLeave Delcatty with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Skitty egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 116. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 116. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 222 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 222 · Swarm active. 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 · Castelia City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 4 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Delcatty ✓
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 ORAS
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 116Lv.4GrassRate 5%Horde battleRoute 116Lv.8GrassRate 5%Fortree CityLv.25In-game tradeOne-timeTrade for (give Spinda)
Step 2Delcatty ✓
Base Stats
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.
Delcatty Guide
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.
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, it fits the support role.
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.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Delcatty is a mixed attacker with base 65 Attack and 55 Sp. Atk. Best used as a support.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves