Hatterene Best Moveset
Psychic/Fairy at 136 Sp. Atk and 103 Sp. Def with AbilityMagic Bounce reflecting all TermEntry Hazards, status moves, and Taunt back at the user. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold at 95 Defense absorbs physical hits. The moveset prevents hazard setup entirely while firing devastating special Psychic and Fairy TermStab. 29 Speed means Trick Room teams love it. S-Tier through Magic Bounce dominance.
Magic Bounce reflected hazards and status moves in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 136 Sp. Atk under Trick Room swept from 29 Speed. A Trick Room sweeper that set its own conditions.
Special Tank Moveset
- Mystical Fire
- Trick Room
- Psyshock
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Rose to the top in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Magic Bounce plus Trick Room support. Fairy/Psychic coverage hit hard. Two gens of climbing from solid debut to top tier.
Best Moves
Best Build
Hatterene best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Psychic Noise
- Nuzzle
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
Hatterene Weakness
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 |
What is Hatterene Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Hatterene
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin11-13% U Turn15-18% Knock Off14-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Sableye builds →Knock Off9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Mandibuzz builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeppaberry NatureRelaxed Moves View Rabsca builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Hatterene
2 encounter spots for Hatterene at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Hatterene in SV
To get Hatterene, start by catching Hatenna through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HatennaApple 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 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)
Step 3Hatterene ✓Timeless WoodsLv.42-60Overworldor evolve from Hattrem (Step 2)
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 SwSh
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 - 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 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 3Hatterene ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 25%Heavy Fogor evolve from Hattrem (Step 2)
Base Stats
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.
Beware of forests that show no signs of living creatures within. You may have wandered into Hatterene’s territory.
Hatterene Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 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.
Game Availability
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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- 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 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves