Speed and Sp. Def carry most of Feebas's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a standard growth curve.
They are famous for their shabby appearance. Although populous, they tend to cluster in set locations.
It eats anything, so it can even live in polluted streams and lakes. No one pays any attention to it.
Electric and Grass moves hit Feebas for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Feebas's special bulk (base 55 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Feebas with Thunderbolt (317-374%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (219-258%). Toedscool deals 82-96% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Feebas View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x317-374%KO Volt Switch 2x247-291%KO Shadow Ball94-111%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Feebas View Raikou builds →Scald33-38% Thunderbolt 2x219-258%KO Volt Switch 2x171-201%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Feebas View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin25-30% Knock Off32-38% Giga Drain 2x82-96% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Feebas View Breloom builds →Mach Punch112-132%KO Bullet Seed 2x140-165%KO | ||
Feebas doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need a held item to push it forward to Milotic. The evolved forms gain up to 340 total stats over Feebas. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Feebas easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.
Start with spread EVs. Jolly nature gives Feebas the right fast physical lean, Loaded Dice adds guaranteed multi-hit consistency, and Adaptability works in the background. Waterfall is the main damage option.
Best Build
Feebas best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Waterfall
- Scale Shot
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Chilling Water
- Haze
- Protect
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Mirror Coat
- Light Screen
- Whirlpool
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Waterfall
- Scale Shot
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Chilling Water
- Haze
- Protect
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Mirror Coat
- Light Screen
- Whirlpool
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Feebas. TMs unlock Normal and Ice coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Muddy Water and Surf into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Feebas. TMs unlock Normal and Ice coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Muddy Water and Surf into something with actual range.
Without breeding, Feebas misses out on Confuse Ray and Dragon Breath. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Surf and Scald, with Normal and Ice coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Feebas misses out on Confuse Ray and Dragon Breath. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Muddy Water and Surf, with Normal and Ice coverage and more rounding things out.
Feebas can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Feebas can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
No wild encounters for Feebas in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Feebas sits at low spawn rates across 18 spots in late-game water routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations to Catch Feebas in Sword & Shield
surfing and fishing encounters for Feebas across 18 spots at Lv. 37-65. The catch is that Shield and Sword don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Get Feebas to Milotic while holding a Prism Scale. At 200 BST, Feebas is just the starting point.
You can run Feebas through the first few routes without issues. 200 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Milotic as fast as you can.
You won't have trouble finding Feebas. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 16 games total. Latest appearances: Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Feebas appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Feebas appears in 16 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