Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Hawlucha's Speed does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its elegant finishing moves—performed by nimbly leaping around using its wings—are polished in the forest where it was born and raised.
Hawlucha live quietly without flocking together. They fight constantly with their natural enemies: noisy groups of Primeape.
Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Hawlucha for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Fighting/Flying typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Hawlucha leans offensive (base 92 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves View Ting-Lu builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Krookodile builds →Knock Off21-25% Close Combat26-31% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Audino builds →Knock Off7-8% | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Hawlucha is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Hawlucha easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying and Humanshape egg groups.
One boost from Swords Dance and Hawlucha gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Unburden backs the whole approach. Acrobatics and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Hawlucha best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Close Combat
- Fling
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Close Combat
- Fling
- Encore
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Dual Wingbeat
- Drain Punch
- Rock Slide
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Swords Dance
- High Jump Kick
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Entrainment
- Aerial Ace
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Hawlucha's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Focus Punch and Sky Attack gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Hawlucha's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Sky Attack and Brave Bird gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Hawlucha's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Sky Attack and High Jump Kick gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Hawlucha's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Focus Punch and Sky Attack gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Hawlucha tops out at low spawn rates across 56 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Hawlucha in Scarlet & Violet
56 spots to find Hawlucha at Lv. 45-65 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
No wild encounters for Hawlucha in Legends: Z-A. It's available in X, Ultra Sun, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Hawlucha is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Hawlucha in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Hawlucha in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Hawlucha. 4 walking spots at Lv. 28-30 spread across Shield and Sword, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
moderate rates across 12 locations for Hawlucha in early-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.
Best Locations to Catch Hawlucha in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
12 trade and walking encounters at Lv. 8-55 for Hawlucha across Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Hawlucha looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Mold Breaker is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier pivot on our tier list.
Yes. Mega Hawlucha is the evolved form, sitting at 600 BST. Big power spike over base Hawlucha (500). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Walrein (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Hawlucha. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Hawlucha's base 118 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Hawlucha gets Mold Breaker, Limber, and Unburden. But Mold Breaker is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Hawlucha is a physical attacker with base 92 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 118 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Available since X & Y, Hawlucha appears in 7 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves