Marvel Scale boosts Defense when statused, making Milotic one of Platinum's best A-Tier bulky Water-types. Recover keeps it healthy, and Ice Beam adds Dragon coverage.
Ability 1Marvel ScaleAbility 1Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
540HP95Attack60Defense79Speed81Sp.Def125Sp.Atk100
Feebas
Milotic
Weak to
Special
Support
81Speed · Above Avg

Is Milotic Good in Platinum Playthrough?

Feebas at max Beauty condition. AbilityMarvel Scale boosts Defense when statused. Milotic handles Flint's entire Fire E4 and contributes against Bertha. Beautiful stats across the board. Worth the Feebas grind if you have the patience.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadBBEETGGEGSGESGGERoarkGym 1GardeniaGym 2FeebasCatchableMiloticEvolveFantinaGym 3MayleneGym 4Crasher WakeGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4JupiterBossMarsBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Bad

Roark's Pokemon outpace and outclass Feebas here.

Avoid
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Avoid
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
Avoid
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Bad

Gardenia's Pokemon outpace and outclass Feebas here.

Risky
Turtwig
Lv 20
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafSunny DayReflect
Risky
Cherrim
Lv 20
Grass
Flower Gift
Grass KnotLeech SeedMagical LeafSafeguard
Avoid
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Fantina
Gym 3
Even

Milotic trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

You Win
Duskull
Lv 24
Ghost
Levitate
Will O WispPursuitShadow SneakFuture Sight
Even
Haunter
Lv 24
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow ClawSucker PunchHypnosisConfuse Ray
Risky
Mismagius
Lv 26
Ghost
Levitate
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Maylene
Gym 4
Even

Milotic trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 28
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionRock TombFake Out
Even
Machoke
Lv 29
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopRock TombStrengthFocus Energy
Even
Lucario
Lv 32
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 5
Tough

Crasher Wake's typing presses Milotic's defenses.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallBrineBiteTwister
Even
Quagsire
Lv 34
WaterGround
Damp
Mud ShotRock TombWater PulseYawn
Risky
Floatzel
Lv 37
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangCrunchAqua Jet
Byron
Gym 6
Good

Milotic has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.

Even
Magneton
Lv 37
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackMetal Sound
Easy KO
Steelix
Lv 38
SteelGround
Rock Head
Flash CannonIce FangEarthquakeSandstorm
You Win
Bastiodon
Lv 41
RockSteel
Sturdy
Metal BurstStone EdgeIron DefenseTaunt
Candice
Gym 7
Good

Milotic has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.

You Win
Sneasel
Lv 40
DarkIce
Inner Focus
SlashAerial AceFeint AttackIce Shard
Easy KO
Piloswine
Lv 40
IceGround
Oblivious
AvalancheStone EdgeEarthquakeHail
Risky
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerWater PulseFocus Blast
Even
Froslass
Lv 44
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardDouble TeamShadow BallPsychic
Volkner
Gym 8
Even

Milotic trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.

Even
Jolteon
Lv 46
Electric
Volt Absorb
Thunder WaveCharge BeamIron TailQuick Attack
Even
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamFocus BlastSignal BeamQuick Attack
Even
Luxray
Lv 48
Electric
Rivalry
Ice FangThunder FangCrunchFire Fang
Risky
Electivire
Lv 50
Electric
Motor Drive
Thunder PunchFire PunchQuick AttackGiga Impact
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Milotic has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

You Win
Yanmega
Lv 49
BugFlying
Speed Boost
Air SlashBug BuzzU TurnDouble Team
Even
Scizor
Lv 49
BugSteel
Swarm
Iron HeadX ScissorNight SlashQuick Attack
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 50
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Even
Heracross
Lv 51
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 53
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Strong

Milotic resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.

You Win
Whiscash
Lv 50
WaterGround
Oblivious
Earth PowerAqua TailZen HeadbuttSandstorm
Easy KO
Gliscor
Lv 53
GroundFlying
Hyper Cutter
EarthquakeIce FangFire FangThunder Fang
Easy KO
Hippowdon
Lv 52
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchYawn
Easy KO
Golem
Lv 52
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeFire PunchThunder PunchSandstorm
Easy KO
Rhyperior
Lv 55
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
EarthquakeRock WreckerMegahornAvalanche
Flint
Elite Four
Good

Milotic has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

Easy KO
Houndoom
Lv 52
DarkFire
Early Bird
FlamethrowerSludge BombDark PulseSunny Day
You Win
Flareon
Lv 55
Fire
Flash Fire
OverheatGiga ImpactQuick AttackWill O Wisp
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 53
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
You Win
Infernape
Lv 55
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
You Win
Magmortar
Lv 57
Fire
Flame Body
FlamethrowerThunderboltSolar BeamHyper Beam
Lucian
Elite Four
Even

Milotic trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.

Even
Mr Mime
Lv 53
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
Even
Espeon
Lv 55
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallQuick AttackSignal Beam
You Win
Bronzong
Lv 54
SteelPsychic
Levitate
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Even
Alakazam
Lv 56
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Risky
Gallade
Lv 59
PsychicFighting
Steadfast
Drain PunchPsycho CutLeaf BladeStone Edge
Jupiter
Commander
Strong

Milotic resists most of Jupiter's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Zubat
Lv 21
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
You Win
Skuntank
Lv 23
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Mars
Commander
Good

Milotic has the type edge here and should clean up Mars's team.

Easy KO
Golbat
Lv 38
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
You Win
Purugly
Lv 40
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Saturn
Commander
Good

Milotic has the type edge here and should clean up Saturn's team.

You Win
Golbat
Lv 42
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBitePoison FangConfuse Ray
You Win
Bronzor
Lv 42
SteelPsychic
Levitate
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
You Win
Toxicroak
Lv 44
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorFeint Attack
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Milotic trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

You Win
Spiritomb
Lv 58
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindShadow Ball
Risky
Roserade
Lv 58
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombToxicExtrasensory
You Win
Togekiss
Lv 60
NormalFlying
Hustle
Air SlashAura SphereWater PulseShock Wave
Even
Lucario
Lv 60
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereExtreme SpeedShadow BallStone Edge
Risky
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatDragon Pulse
You Win
Garchomp
Lv 62
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeFlamethrowerGiga Impact

Catch Feebas

Available after Badge 2
Type
Water
Tier
F

Catch Feebas in Mt. Coronet (Good Rod fishing, Lv 10-20). Only found in 4 random squares.

View Feebas locations

Evolve Feebas to Milotic

Trade holding Prism Scale
Type
Water
Tier
A

Feebas evolves into Milotic when traded. Most players are ready to trade before reaching Fantina.

Recommended Moves

How to Get Milotic in Platinum

Milotic never appears wild in Platinum. Raise a Feebas with maxed Beauty, which means feeding it blue Poffins, and the homely fish blooms into one of the prettiest Pokemon around.

Catch Feebas at any of these 1 spot to eventually evolve into Milotic.

Encountered via fishing with a Rod

  1. 1
    Catch Feebas
  2. 2
    Evolve MiloticBeauty 170+
Badge 3

How to Obtain Milotic in Pt

Feebas is your first catch on the way to Milotic. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 10-20 across 3 total spots in the chain.

  1. Milotic
    Step 2Milotic ✓
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Feebas egg.

How to Get Shiny Milotic in Platinum

Milotic comes from a well-raised Feebas, so hatch a shiny one through a foreign Ditto, then evolve it. Compare Shiny Milotic odds across every game

A shiny event distribution also exists for this game

WCS 2008 (Japan) and VGC 2009 Shiny Milotic (Lv 50)

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Milotic in PlatinumNormal
Shiny Milotic in Platinum Shiny
Color ShiftPinktoYellow
Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Milotic Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Platinum Shiny Milotic Calculator

2 Methods
Fastest Path

The best route is Masuda Method, about 1 in 1,639 on each try.

Step 1 · Encounter Method2 in Platinum

Masuda Method: Breed with a parent from a different-language game. Works on any breedable line.

Full Odds: Walk through grass, surf, or fish. Every encounter is its own independent shiny roll.

How many you have done, or plan to do.

120,000
Shiny Odds Per Try1 / 1,639Masuda Method
Chance By Now50.0%at 1,136 eggs hatchedAbout 5 in 10 hunters have one by now
What To Expect
ChanceEncountersTime
10%lucky few173----
25%one in four472----
50%coin flip1,136----
90%very likely3,773----
How is this calculated?

Every encounter has the same shiny chance, the Shiny Odds Per Try shown above. Each one is a separate roll that does not care how many you have already done, so the more you hunt, the higher your overall chance of at least one shiny. The formula below turns your odds and your number of tries into that combined chance.

chance after N tries = 1 − (1 − p)^N,  where  p = 1 / odds per try

Example at 1 in 8,192 (classic full odds): about 864 encounters for a 10 percent chance, 5,678 for 50 percent, and 18,862 for 90 percent.

The table above flips that around: it shows how many encounters it takes to reach a 10, 25, 50, and 90 percent chance at your current odds. Turning on boosts like the Shiny Charm, sandwiches, or chains improves your odds, so the encounter numbers drop.

These are estimates, not promises. Most games have no pity counter, meaning no guaranteed shiny no matter how many you hunt, so even Very Likely is not guaranteed: some hunters find one early, others go well past that point.

Where these shiny odds come from: Read our full methodology

Planning a longer hunt? Set up Milotic in the Platinum Shiny Odds Calculator to compare every method side by side.

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.

Milotic Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Milotic Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Milotic Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Milotic

Exeggutor
Exeggutor
GrassPsychic
C
Roserade
Roserade
GrassPoison
B
Parasect
Parasect
BugGrass
C
Cacturne
Cacturne
GrassDark
B
C

Milotic Evolutions

Milotic is what Feebas becomes. Breed it for Feebas eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. 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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Feebas
Water
Milotic
Water
HP
20
95+75
ATK
15
60+45
DEF
20
79+59
SP.ATK
10
100+90
SP.DEF
55
125+70
SPE
80
81+1
BST
200F-Tier
540A-Tier+340
ROLE
Balanced
Tank
TYPE
Utility
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Milotic to get Feebas eggs easily using 30 partners from the Dragon and Water 1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Dragon Breath, Haze and 6 more.

Egg Groups
DragonWater 1
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
9moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosazumarillcharizardkingdrasceptileflygonblastoisegolduckferaligatrswampertaltariaslowbro

Pt Milotic Best Moveset

Deliberately taking status activates AbilityMarvel Scale for a 50% Defense boost, making the moveset hard to break physically. 100 Sp. Atk and 125 Sp. Def handle the special side at 95 HP. One of the best defensive Water types available.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Marvel Scale
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Milotic
Bold+DEF

Milotic best EVs are Defense and HP

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • RecoverRecovery
  • SurfSTAB
  • Ice Beam
  • HazeUtility

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

Breeding's the move. Confuse Ray and Dragon Breath 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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Water Gun
—6010025Water
Lv 1
Wrap
—158520Normal
Lv 5
Water Sport
———15Water
Lv 9
Refresh
D——20Normal
Lv 13
Water Pulse
C9010020Water
Lv 17
Twister
—4010020Dragon
Lv 21
Recover
B——10Normal
Lv 25
Captivate
——10020Normal
Lv 29
Aqua Tail
C1359010Water
Lv 33
Rain Dance
C——5Water
Lv 37
Hydro Pump
B180805Water
Lv 41
Attract
——10015Normal
Lv 45
Safeguard
D——25Normal
Lv 49
Aqua Ring
D——20Water

TM Moves

29 of 30 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractAmity Squarebadge 2
——10015Normal
TM72
Avalanche-4Prize for defeating Candicenot until badge 7
D6010010Ice
TM14
BlizzardLake Acuitybadge 3
C120705Ice
TM78
CaptivateRoute 204badge 2
——10020Normal
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM59
Dragon PulseVictory Roadnot until badge 8
C9010010Dragon
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C——10Normal
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
D7010020Normal
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga ImpactVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C150905Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 3
C6010015Normal
TM15B150905Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 3
B9510010Ice
TM23
Iron TailIron Islandbadge 5
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 3
D—10015Normal
TM17C——10Normal
TM77
Psych UpRoute 211badge 5
———10Normal
TM44C——10Psychic
TM27D—10020Normal
TM20D——25Normal
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM03B14210015Water
TM87
SwaggerPokémon Mansionbadge 4
——9015Normal
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 4
A—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
C9010020Water
HM07
WaterfallFrom Jasmine in Sunyshore Citynot until badge 8
C12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Confuse Ray
C—10010Ghost
Egg
Dragon Breath
—6010020Dragon
Egg
Haze
B——30Ice
Egg
Hypnosis
D—7020Psychic
Egg
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D—10020Psychic
Egg
Mist
———30Ice
Egg
Mud Sport
———15Ground
Egg
Tickle
——10020Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C1359010Water
Tutor
Dive
C12010010Water
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Head
D8010015Steel
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal
Tutor
Twister
—4010020Dragon

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Flail
D—10015Normal
Rem
Splash
D——40Normal
Rem
Tackle
D3510035Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
High
HP95
B
Attack60
C
Defense79
C
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def125
A
Speed81
C
Total540
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Erratic600,000 XP
Height6.2 m
Weight162.0 kg
Base XP189
Abilities
Marvel Scale
Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe
Special Defense training target
Pokedex Entry

Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle.

Pokemon Platinum

Milotic Event Distributions

In Platinum, Milotic is an occasional Mystery Gift target, offered in a small run of events.

WCS Golden Milotic GiftPlatinumAlways shiny
Lv 50 OT: WCS Cherish Ball Classic Ribbon
Moves: Rain Dance, Recover, Hydro Pump, Icy Wind
Original name: WCS きんのミロカロス プレゼント
Wow! Shiny Milotic!PlatinumAlways shiny
Lv 50 OT: VGC09 Cherish Ball Classic Ribbon
Moves: Rain Dance, Recover, Hydro Pump, Icy Wind

Milotic Platinum Guide

  • Milotic is obtained by trade-evolving Feebas. Catch a Feebas first, then trade. The Prism Scale must be held during the trade. Bring one over from a sibling Gen 3 game if needed.

  • In Platinum, Milotic plays as a support. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Surf is the primary attack.

  • In Platinum, Milotic pairs best with Flygon. Flygon has Decent synergy and covers what Milotic can't handle on its own.

  • In Platinum, Bold is the go-to nature for Milotic. That's +Defense / -Attack. Pair it with 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD EVs. Fits the support role.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Milotic appears in 16 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.

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