Bulk defines Miltank's stat line. Defense and Speed anchor the defensive side, but Sp. Atk can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs.
It is said that kids who drink Miltank’s milk grow up to become hearty, healthy adults.
It is said that kids who drink Miltank’s milk grow up to become hearty, healthy adults.
Fighting moves hit Miltank for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Miltank's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Miltank for 35-41%. Lucario's Close Combat hits Miltank for 81-95%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x35-41% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed18-21% Close Combat 2x81-95% | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Miltank is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Miltank with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
The recommended build leans into Miltank's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Defense EVs back that up. Thickfat rounds out the package.
Best Build
Miltank best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Steel Roller
- Facade
- Play Rough
- Ice Punch
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Milk Drink
- Heal Bell
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Milk Drink
- Body Slam
- Power Up Punch
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Steel Roller
- Facade
- Play Rough
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Milk Drink
- Heal Bell
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Milk Drink
- Body Slam
- Power Up Punch
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Milk Drink
- Ice Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Milk Drink
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Milk Drink
- Ice Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Milk Drink
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Miltank can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Rock and Psychic. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Miltank can hit 14 types beyond STAB, including Rock and Psychic. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Miltank can hit 13 types beyond STAB, including Rock and Psychic. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Miltank can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Rock and Psychic. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Miltank starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Miltank in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Miltank. 10 walking and special spots at Lv. 16-63 spread across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
decent spawn rates across 18 locations for Miltank 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 Miltank in Sword & Shield
Miltank appears in 18 walking locations at Lv. 10-18 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Miltank appears at moderate rates across 20 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Miltank in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Miltank appears in 20 walking locations at Lv. 12-57 across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Miltank appears at moderate rates across 20 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Miltank in Sun & Moon
Miltank appears in 20 walking locations at Lv. 12-57 across Moon and Sun. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Miltank. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Miltank. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Sap Sipper is what you want on Miltank. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Thick Fat, Scrappy) work on paper but Sap Sipper is what makes Miltank worth using.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Miltank is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Miltank's hidden ability is Sap Sipper. Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Miltank spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 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