At 580 BST, Enamorus is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.

What is Enamorus weak to?

Watch for Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Nidoking (Poison) when using Enamorus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

What is the best ability for Enamorus?

Enamorus gets Contrary and Cute Charm. But Contrary is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 106 Speed, Contrary gives Enamorus an edge before opponents can react.

What role does Enamorus play in battle?

Enamorus is a mixed attacker with base 115 Attack and 135 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.

What is Enamorus's hidden ability?

Enamorus's hidden ability is Contrary. Inverts stat changes. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

Enamorus - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Sweeper

BTier

106Speed · Fast

Enamorus Best Moveset

Fairy/Flying at 135 Sp. Atk with AbilityContrary reversing stat changes. MoveSuperpower under Contrary raises Attack and Defense instead of dropping them. Held ItemChoice Scarf with NatureModest outspeeds the field. The moveset fires special Fairy and Flying TermStab at devastating power while Contrary Superpower buffs the physical side. S-Tier through Contrary versatility.

★Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AS

Enamorus reached S-Tier in Gen IX, competing at the highest level. This was Enamorus's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Contrary with Choice Scarf, favoring a Modest nature.

Healer swapped for Cute CharmTerastallization became available

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Lv 65

Moonblast

Fairy95COMMONSTAB

TM133

Earth Power

Ground90COMMONCoverage

Lv 60

Healing Wish

Psychic—COMMONUtility

Lv 35

Mystical Fire

Fire75COMMONCoverage

TM171

Tera Blast

Normal80RARECoverage

Lv 55

Superpower

Fighting120RARECoverage

Enamorus Scarlet & Violet Moves Enamorus Legends Z-A Moves

Best Build

Experimental

Special Revenge Killer

Enamorus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Special Revenge Killer Moveset

MoonblastCoverage
Earth Power
Healing Wish
Mystical Fire

Recommended Teammates

Great TuskDecent

KingambitDecent

View full Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A moveset →

Enamorus Weakness

Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, and Steel moves hit Enamorus for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. The Fairy/Flying typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.

Enamorus Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Dark
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting, Bug
0x (Immune)	Ground, Dragon

What is Enamorus Weak Against

Good

5Weak

4Resist

2Immune

Score+2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Poison Rock Steel

½xResist

Grass Dark

¼xResist

Fighting Bug

0xImmune

Ground Dragon

What is Enamorus Strong Against

5Strong

1Resisted

0Immune

Score+4

2xStrong

Grass Fighting Bug Dragon Dark

½xResisted

Steel

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Enamorus

Cyclizar	B
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Rapid Spin U Turn Knock Off Draco Meteor Damage vs Enamorus Rapid Spin 20-24% U Turn 7-8% Knock Off 13-16% View Cyclizar builds →
Mandibuzz	C
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves RoostRecovery Foul Play DefogUtility ToxicUtility View Mandibuzz builds →
Chesnaught	C
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves Body Press Knock Off SynthesisRecovery Iron Defense Damage vs Enamorus Knock Off 11-13% View Chesnaught builds →
Malamar	C
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Superpower Knock Off Psycho Cut Topsy Turvy Damage vs Enamorus Superpower 13-16% Knock Off 14-17% View Malamar builds →
Pelipper	C
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves HurricaneSTAB U Turn RoostRecovery Weather Ball Damage vs Enamorus Hurricane 31-37% U Turn 3-4% View Pelipper builds →

Evolution

A Fairy/Flying-type legendary, Enamorus doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#905EnamorusDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

How to Get Enamorus

Enamorus doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.

Enamorus is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also Obtainable In:

Legends: ArceusSpecial encounter · Scarlet Bog · Request: Incarnate Forces of Hisui

Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.

Base Stats

Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Enamorus's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Near-impossible to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats

Pseudo

HP74

Attack115

Defense70

Sp. Atk135

Sp. Def80

Speed106

Total580

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.6 m

Weight48.0 kg

Base XP116

Abilities

Cute Charm

Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.

ContraryHidden Ability

Inverts stat changes.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entry

When it flies to this land from across the sea, the bitter winter comes to an end. According to legend, this Pokémon’s love gives rise to the budding of fresh life across Hisui.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Enamorus Guide

At 580 BST, Enamorus is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Watch for Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Nidoking (Poison) when using Enamorus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Enamorus gets Contrary and Cute Charm. But Contrary is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 106 Speed, Contrary gives Enamorus an edge before opponents can react.
Enamorus is a mixed attacker with base 115 Attack and 135 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 106 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Enamorus's hidden ability is Contrary. Inverts stat changes. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

Game Availability

Since Sword & Shield, Enamorus has appeared in 2 games. Legendary Pokemon like Enamorus are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.

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Best Moves

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Enamorus Weakness

What is Enamorus Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Enamorus

Evolution

How to Evolve

Breeding

How to Get Enamorus

How to Get Enamorus in Legends: Arceus

Base Stats