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.
Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Brine, Captivate, Confuse Ray and 9 more.
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
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Brine and Captivate give Milotic options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dragon coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
moderate rates across 2 encounter spots for Milotic. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Milotic in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Milotic starts with Feebas at Lv. 40-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FeebasEASYRoute 1Black 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEASYRoute 1White 2Super RodLv.40-70CommonLateRouteAnyShaking spotEXTREMERoute 1Black 2Super RodLv.50-70RarePostRouteAnyEXTREMERoute 1White 2Super RodLv.50-70RarePostRouteAny
Step 2Milotic ✓EXTREMERoute 1White 2Super RodLv.50-70RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotEXTREMERoute 1Black 2Super RodLv.50-70RarePostRouteAnyShaking spotor evolve from Feebas (Step 1)
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