Special
Balanced
80Speed · Above Avg

Feebas Best Moveset

Water at 10 Sp. Atk and 15 Attack. The stats are near-zero across every offensive category. AbilitySwift Swim doubles Speed under rain, but Speed on nothing doesn't produce damage. Evolve to Milotic for 100 Sp. Atk and 125 Sp. Def that make it a competitive Water-type.

SABCDEFFFFFFFFRuby, Sapphire & EmeraldIIIRS/EPEAKDiamond, Pearl & PlatinumIVDP/PtBlack & White / B2W2VBW/B2W2X & Y / ORASVIXY/ORASSun & Moon / USUMVIISM/USUMSword & Shield / BDSPVIIISS/BDSPScarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AIXSV/LZACURRENT
Gen III — Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldF

Feebas was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. This was Feebas's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Oranberry, favoring a Hardy nature.

Received Swift Swim

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 1
Splash
NormalPOPULARUtility
TM17
Protect
NormalCOMMONPriority
Egg
Light Screen
PsychicCOMMONUtility
Tutor
Substitute
NormalCOMMONUtility

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
Oran BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Feebas
HardyNEUTRAL

Feebas best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • SplashUtility
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • Light Screen
  • SubstituteUtility
Gen IV — Diamond, Pearl & PlatinumF

Feebas was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. Feebas maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Quickclaw, favoring a Rash nature.

Physical/Special split overhauled move damage
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM17
Protect
NormalCOMMONPriority
HM7
Waterfall
Water80COMMONSTAB
TM6
Toxic
PoisonCOMMONUtility
Egg
Light Screen
PsychicCOMMONUtility
Experimental
Screens Setter
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
Quick Claw
Best Nature for Feebas
Rash+SPA
EVs

Screens Setter Moveset

  • ProtectFAST +4
  • WaterfallSTAB
  • ToxicUtility
  • Light Screen
Gen V — Black & White / B2W2F

Feebas was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Feebas maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran swift swim with Eviolite, favoring a Serious nature.

Gained Adaptability as hidden abilityHidden Abilities became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 30
Flail
NormalPOPULARCoverage
Lv 15
Tackle
Normal40POPULARCoverage
Lv 1
Splash
NormalPOPULARUtility
HM3
Surf
Water90POPULARSTAB
Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Feebas
SeriousNEUTRAL
EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • FlailCoverage
  • TackleCoverage
  • SplashUtility
  • SurfCoverage
Gen VI — X & Y / ORASF

Feebas was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Feebas maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Focus Sash, favoring a Mild nature.

Gained Oblivious as second abilityFairy type added to the gameMega Evolution became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM14
Blizzard
Ice110COMMONCoverage
HM5
Waterfall
Water80COMMONSTAB
Egg
Dragon Pulse
Dragon85COMMONCoverage
TM18
Rain Dance
WaterRARESTAB
TM13
Ice Beam
Ice90RARECoverage
TM42
Facade
Normal70RARECoverage
TM27
Return
NormalRARECoverage
Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Feebas
Mild+SPA
EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • BlizzardCoverage
  • WaterfallSTAB
  • Dragon Pulse
  • Rain DanceSTAB
Gen VII — Sun & Moon / USUMF

Feebas was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Feebas maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.

Z-Moves became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Egg
Dragon Pulse
Dragon85COMMONCoverage
TM13
Ice Beam
Ice90COMMONCoverage
TM98
Waterfall
Water80RARESTAB
TM55
Scald
Water80RARESTAB
TM94
Surf
Water90RARESTAB
Experimental
Physical Attacker
Ability
Adaptability
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Feebas
EVs

Physical Attacker Moveset

  • Dragon Pulse
  • Ice Beam
  • WaterfallSTAB
  • ScaldSTAB
Gen VIII — Sword & Shield / BDSPF

Feebas was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Feebas maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran swift swim with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.

Gigantamax became availableDynamax became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 15
Tackle
Normal40POPULARCoverage
Lv 1
Splash
NormalPOPULARUtility
Lv 25
Flail
NormalPOPULARCoverage
TR4
Surf
Water90POPULARSTAB
Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Swift Swim
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Feebas
EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • TackleCoverage
  • SplashUtility
  • FlailCoverage
  • SurfSTAB
Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AF

Feebas was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Feebas maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Oblivious with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.

Terastallization became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM135
Ice Beam
Ice90POPULARCoverage
Egg
Mirror Coat
PsychicCOMMONCoverage
TM75
Light Screen
PsychicCOMMONUtility
TM208
Whirlpool
Water35COMMONSTAB
Experimental
Special Sweeper
Ability
Oblivious
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Feebas
Timid+SPE
EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • Ice Beam
  • Mirror Coat
  • Light Screen
  • WhirlpoolSTAB

Feebas Weakness

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.

Feebas Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

What is Feebas Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Feebas Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Feebas

Raikou can KO Feebas with Thunderbolt (359-423%). Breloom threatens a KO with Bullet Seed (142-167%).

Evolution

One evolution ahead. Feebas grows into Milotic through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 340 total stats over Feebas. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Feebas
Water
Milotic
Water
HP
20
95+75
ATK
15
60+45
DEF
20
79+59
SP.ATK
10
100+90
SP.DEF
55
125+70
SPE
80
81+1
BST
200D-Tier
540B-Tier+340
ROLE
Balanced
Tank
TYPE
Utility
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Feebas easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosazumarillcharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticnoivernblastoisegolduckferaligatrswampert

How to Get Feebas

All 16 games

moderate rates for Feebas across 4 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Feebas in SV

The path to Feebas starts with Feebas at Lv. 3-60 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Feebas
    Step 1Feebas
    Crystal Pool
    Lv.3-60Overworld
    Oni Mountain
    Lv.3-60Overworld
  2. Milotic
    Step 2Evolve into Milotic
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Milotic egg.

Base Stats

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.

Base Stats
Below
HP20
F
Attack15
F
Defense20
F
Sp. Atk10
F
Sp. Def55
D
Speed80
C
Total200
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Erratic600,000 XP
Height0.6 m
Weight7.4 kg
Base XP40
Abilities
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
AdaptabilityHidden Ability
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entry

Although unattractive and unpopular, this Pokémon’s marvelous vitality has made it a subject of research.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Feebas Guide

  • 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.

Game Availability

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Feebas spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.

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