Stats & Training
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.
While Milotic is said to be the most beautiful Pokémon, Trainers who like Feebas and have raised it are seemingly disappointed by Milotic.
Its dwelling place is the bottom of big lakes. Those who behold its loveliness are said to have their hearts purified.
Milotic Weakness
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Tapu Bulu GrassFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Abundance Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Tapu Bulu builds →Wood Hammer 2x123-145%KO Solar Beam 2x60-71% Energy Ball 2x45-53% Giga Drain 2x37-44% | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 2x54-64% Energy Ball 2x40-48% Seed Bomb 2x70-83% Needle Arm 2x52-62% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x63-74% Leaf Blade 2x69-81% Energy Ball 2x48-56% Giga Drain 2x40-48% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x88-104%KO Wood Hammer 2x94-111%KO Solar Beam 2x81-95% Energy Ball 2x61-72% | ||
 Sceptile Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Sceptile builds →Leaf Storm 2x76-90% Solar Beam 2x70-83% Leaf Blade 2x66-78% Energy Ball 2x54-64% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Greninja's Dark Pulse hits Milotic for 35-41%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse35-41% Ice Beam13-15% Hydro Pump23-28% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Gliscor builds →Earthquake23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Pelipper builds →Hurricane33-39% Scald12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Milotic to get Feebas eggs easily using 57 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Brine, Captivate, Confuse Ray and 9 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Milotic Best Moveset
Milotic's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Recover handles sustain. Competitive and flexible EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Milotic best EVs are Defense and HP
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Recover
- Icy Wind
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Brine and Captivate give Milotic options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types 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
How to Get Milotic in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Milotic. The 2-stage line runs through Feebas, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Milotic in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Milotic starts with Feebas at Lv. 10-21 via fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FeebasBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-2110%EarlyShaking spotBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-2110%EarlyShaking spotBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-2110%EarlyShaking spotBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-2110%EarlyShaking spotBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-161%EarlyBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-161%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-161%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-161%Early
Step 2Milotic ✓
Milotic Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Milotic works as a tank with 540 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 81 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the tank role.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Scald, Recover, Icywind, and Ice Beam. Scald leads at 20% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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