Dhelmise Best Moveset
AbilitySteelworker gives Steel TermStab without Steel typing, meaning Ghost, Grass, and Steel triple TermStab coverage on one Pokemon. 131 Attack at 100 Defense gives the moveset devastating physical power with real physical bulk. C-tier because 40 Speed goes dead last and 70/90 HP and Sp. Def side is the exploitable gap.
Steelworker gave Steel STAB alongside Ghost/Grass in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Three types of STAB from 131 Attack. 40 Speed was the tradeoff.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dhelmise best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Tank Moveset
- Power Whip
- Anchor Shot
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Two gens steady in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 131 Attack with three effective STABs was unique. Rapid Spin plus Power Whip plus Anchor Shot.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Power Whip
- Anchor Shot
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Dhelmise Weakness
Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Dhelmise for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Dhelmise Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Dhelmise
Arcanine can KO Dhelmise with Flare Blitz (102-120%). Weavile's Knock Off hits Dhelmise for 59-70%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x59-70% Ice Shard 2x37-44% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Staraptor builds →U Turn21-25% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dhelmise View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% Energy Ball15-18% Flamethrower 2x91-107%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Dhelmise is a standalone Pokemon with no compatible partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Dhelmise is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyDhelmise Locations
Dhelmise appears at moderate rates across 24 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Dhelmise in Sword & Shield
walking and fishing encounters for Dhelmise across 12 spots at Lv. 13-65. The catch is that Sword and Shield don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Dhelmise's scattered across 4 spots in early-game fishing spots with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Dhelmise in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Dhelmise appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in early-game fishing spots. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Dhelmise in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Dhelmise's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.
After lowering its anchor, it waits for its prey. It catches large Wailord and drains their life-force.
Dhelmise Guide
We rate Dhelmise B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 517 BST, it fits the support role. Base 131 Attack stands out.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Walrein (Ice), and Staraptor (Flying) when using Dhelmise. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Dhelmise won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Steelworker this Pokémon's Steel moves have 1.5× power. That's the one you want on Dhelmise. It's the only ability Dhelmise has.
Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Dhelmise is a physical attacker with base 131 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
Run Powerwhip, Anchorshot, Rapid Spin, and Synthesis on Dhelmise. Powerwhip is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Dhelmise joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 7SMDebut
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