Hatterene's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Hatterene knocks out those that intrude in its home forest by blasting them with a beam, then slashing with claws enhanced by psychic power.
Beware of forests that show no signs of living creatures within. You may have wandered into Hatterene’s territory.
Type-wise, Hatterene takes extra damage from Poison, Ghost, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 57 HP and balanced defenses, Hatterene can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin12-14% U Turn11-13% Knock Off10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn13-15% | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin12-14% U Turn11-13% Knock Off10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn9-11% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Sableye builds →Knock Off14-16% | ||
Hatterene is the final form in a three-stage chain from Hatenna through Hattrem. Breeding this form produces Hatenna eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Hatenna gave Hatterene the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+80), bringing the total to 510 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hatterene to get Hatenna eggs using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Hatterene builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Defense EVs. Magic Bounce does its job quietly.
Best Build
Hatterene best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Psychic Noise
- Nuzzle
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Trick Room
- Expanding Force
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Healing Wish
- Mystical Fire
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Draining Kiss
- Misty Explosion
- Calm Mind
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Trick Room
- Psychic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Mystical Fire
- Psyshock
- Draining Kiss
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Hatterene's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Future Sight and Misty Explosion, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Dark and Normal coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. After You and Aromatic Mist aren't available any other way for Hatterene, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Misty Explosion for solid options.
No wild encounters for Hatterene. The 3-stage chain runs through Hatenna, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 42 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hatterene in Scarlet & Violet
To get Hatterene, start by catching Hatenna through walking encounters at Lv. 16-42. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HatennaSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%Late
Step 2Catch or Evolve HattremCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%Lateor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Hatterene ✓
Hatterene starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Hatterene in Sword & Shield
Hatenna is your first catch on the way to Hatterene. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-65 across 68 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HatennaStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3025%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3025%MidHeavy FogMotostoke OutskirtsSwordOverworld Lv.22-2610%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworld Lv.22-2610%MidAll WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve HattremDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateHeavy FogDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateHeavy FogGlimwood TangleSwordOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateAll WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateSnowstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateOvercastDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateOvercastDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateSnowstormDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateNormal WeatherGlimwood TangleSwordGrass Lv.34-36 Forest15%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldGrass Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateThunderstormGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateIntense SunGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSandstormGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateRainingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-37 Forest10%LateHeavy FogGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateOvercastGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateNormal WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateSandstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateRainingDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateSandstormDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateRainingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice15%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice15%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Hatterene ✓Lake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water25%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water25%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Hattrem (Step 2)
Don't let Hatterene's 510 base stat total fool you. Magic Bounce is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a cannon.
Hatterene's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 29 Speed, Hatterene won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Run Magic Bounce on Hatterene. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Hatterene also gets Healer and Anticipation, but they don't compare.
Hatterene fills the cannon role. It's a special attacker with base 136 Sp. Atk. Base 29 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Best way to handle Hatterene: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Poison, Ghost, and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.
Hatterene first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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