136 base Sp. Atk is no joke, but Hatterene can't afford to take a hit back. And it's not fast enough to guarantee moving first, which makes it fragile in practice. Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
Hatterene Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hatterene to get Hatenna eggs using 45 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Mystical Fire, Nuzzle and 1 more.
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
Best Hatterene Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Psychic Noise
- Nuzzle
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. After You and Mystical Fire 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 HatennaEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidRouteMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForest
Step 2Catch or Evolve HattremMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateForestMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.32-429%LateRouteor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Hatterene ✓
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.
Hatterene can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Hatterene first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 2 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A