Milotic doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Been around since Gen 3. Its damage comes from the special side. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Milotic's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the standard growth curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
When people bicker, it is said to arise from the depths of lakes to becalm violent hearts.
It is the world’s most beautiful Pokémon. There are many works of art featuring Milotic.
Milotic Weakness
GoodType-wise, Milotic takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Milotic's special bulk (base 125 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Milotic evolved from Feebas's chain using a held item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Feebas eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Feebas pushed Milotic to 540 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +90.
How to Evolve
Breed with Milotic to get Feebas eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups.
Milotic's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Recover handles sustain. Marvelscale and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Milotic Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Flip Turn
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Most of Milotic's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, but Normal and Fairy and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of Milotic's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Pump and Surf, but Fairy and Dragon and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Breeding's the move. Confuse Ray and Dragon Breath give Milotic options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Confuse Ray and Dragon Breath give Milotic options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.
Milotic can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Feebas from Ruby, Emerald, or Sun and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Milotic in Legends: Z-A. Bring Feebas over from Ruby, Emerald, or Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Milotic isn't available in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Start by transferring Feebas from Ruby, Emerald, or Sun. The evolution path from Feebas to Milotic is covered in the steps below.
You're catching Feebas first, not Milotic. Feebas appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Milotic in Sword & Shield
The path to Milotic starts with Feebas at Lv. 37-65 via surfing and fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FeebasLEGENDARYRoute 2 - High LevelShieldSuper RodLv.37-401%LateRouteLEGENDARYRoute 2 - High LevelSwordSuper RodLv.37-401%LateRouteLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveNormal WeatherLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveOvercastLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveSnowstormLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveNormal WeatherLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveSnowstormLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveThunderstormLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveIntense SunLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveThunderstormLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveSnowingLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveIntense SunLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveRainingLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveSnowingLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveHeavy FogLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveRainingLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveOvercastLEGENDARYRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on waterLv.60-651%PostCaveHeavy Fog
Step 2Milotic ✓
Milotic works as a tank with 540 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list — a strong competitive pick. That 125 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Feebas evolves into Milotic while holding a Prism Scale. Milotic is the fully evolved form. At 540 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Marvel Scale is the go-to ability for Milotic. It increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment. Its hidden ability Cute Charm can work in specific setups. Competitive is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Milotic is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 81 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the tank role.
Milotic appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Milotic has been in 16 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A