Hatenna Best Moveset
Psychic at 56 Sp. Atk and 39 Speed with AbilityMagic Bounce reflecting status moves and TermEntry Hazards back. The ability is S-Tier on F-Tier stats. The moveset can't compete. Evolve through to Hatterene for 136 Sp. Atk and Magic Bounce on real defensive stats.
Hatenna was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was Hatenna's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Magic Bounce with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Hatenna best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Nuzzle
- Healing Wish
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
Hatenna was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Hatenna maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Bounce with Focus Sash, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Healing Wish
- Protect
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Hatenna Weakness
Hatenna is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Hatenna Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Hatenna
Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (133-157%). Weavile's Knock Off also KOs at 168-197%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x133-157%KO Energy Ball50-59% Flamethrower75-88% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x168-197%KO Ice Shard52-61% | ||
Evolution
Three stages ahead. Hatenna grows into Hattrem, then pushes on to Hatterene. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 245 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Hatenna with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group.
How to Get Hatenna
decent spawn rates for Hatenna across 42 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 Hatenna in SV
The path to Hatenna starts with Hatenna at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Hatenna ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.16-36OverworldRate 20%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.16-36OverworldRate 20%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%Glaseado MountainLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HattremKitakami WildsLv.32-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.32-60OverworldCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%Glaseado MountainLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.32-42OverworldRate 9%or evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 28 locations for Hatenna in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Hatenna in SwSh
The path to Hatenna starts with Hatenna at Lv. 22-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Hatenna ✓Stony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%Heavy FogMotostoke OutskirtsLv.22-26OverworldRate 10%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HattremDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldSwordRate 20%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%OvercastDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassSwordRate 15%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Normal WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-37OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassShieldRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SandstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%SandstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into HattereneLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 25%Heavy Fogor evolve from Hattrem (Step 2)
Base Stats
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Hatenna's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It senses the feelings of other living creatures. Be careful not to expose it to strong emotions for too long, or it will end up exhausted.
Hatenna Guide
You can run Hatenna through the first few routes without issues. 265 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Hattrem as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Hatenna joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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