Miraidon's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 6 stats clear the bar. Near-impossible to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its characteristics match those of a mysterious object recorded in an old expedition journal as the Iron Serpent.
It was given the name Miraidon by the professor who discovered it. Its ecology and other details are unknown.
Miraidon is weak to Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Miraidon's overall bulk (100/100/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Grass, Flying, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Electric |
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Miraidon View Pelipper builds →Hurricane19-22% | ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Miraidon View Slowking builds →Scald11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Miraidon View Corviknight builds →U Turn13-16% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Miraidon View Moltres builds →Flamethrower15-18% U Turn13-16% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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Miraidon is a powerhouse with 670 total stats as a Electric/Dragon legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Electrodrift is the safe click most turns. Choice Specs locks Miraidon into it but rewards with boosted special damage with move lock. Timid nature and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Hadronengine helps on the margins.
Best Build
Miraidon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Electro Drift
- Volt Switch
- Draco Meteor
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Electro Drift
- Draco Meteor
- Dazzling Gleam
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Electro Drift
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Miraidon cleanly, with Draco Meteor and Outrage anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Miraidon is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Poco Path — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
Best Locations to Catch Miraidon in Scarlet & Violet
Miraidon is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 670 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Base 135 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Hadron Engine is the go-to ability for Miraidon. It creates an Electric Terrain when entering battle, and boosts Special Attack while active. It's Miraidon's only ability.
Miraidon fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Base 135 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Best way to handle Miraidon: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Miraidon has appeared in 1 games since Scarlet & Violet, spanning 2 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves