Is Morelull Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Grass/Fairy in Lush Jungle. Shiinotic at level 24 has decent Special Attack and Special Defense. Fairy handles the Dragon trial. AbilityEffect Spore spreads status on contact.
Morelull trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Morelull has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Morelull has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Morelull here.
Mallow's typing presses Morelull's defenses.
Morelull trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Shiinotic here.
Shiinotic trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Shiinotic has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Shiinotic trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Shiinotic resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Shiinotic's weaknesses hard.
Shiinotic trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Shiinotic trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Shiinotic trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kukui's team hits Shiinotic's weaknesses hard.
Catch Morelull on Brooklet Hill (walking, Lv 14-17).
Your Morelull should hit Level 24 before you reach Sophocles, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Morelull in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Morelull starts showing up in early-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.
Where To Catch Morelull in USUM
Morelull is your first catch on the way to Morelull. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-29 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Morelull ✓Brooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%NightBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%NightLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 10%NightLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 10%NightLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ShiinoticRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassRate 10%Nightor evolve from Morelull (Step 1)
Morelull Weakness
Morelull's Grass/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Steel. Poison hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Poison |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Morelull Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Morelull
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salamence builds →Fly 2x168-198%KO Fire Fang 2x80-96% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x86-102%KO Clear Smog 4x84-100%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salamence builds →Fly 2x181-213%KO Fire Fang 2x87-104%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Magmar builds →Clear Smog 4x90-108%KO Ember 2x54-63% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x93-110%KO Smog 4x85-100%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salamence builds →Fly 2x178-210%KO Fire Fang 2x85-100%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Venoshock 4x184-217%KO Flame Burst 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x180-213%KO Steel Wing 2x86-101%KO Flame Charge 2x61-72% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x184-217%KO Steel Wing 2x43-52% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Venoshock 4x184-217%KO Overheat 2x177-210%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Aegislash builds →Iron Head 2x76-90% Aerial Ace 2x39-46% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x159-188%KO Smog 4x53-63% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Sludge Bomb 4x244-288%KO Overheat 2x175-206%KO Acrobatics 2x41-49% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x205-241%KO Hurricane 2x117-137%KO | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Sludge Wave 4x257-302%KO Overheat 2x174-205%KO Acrobatics 2x41-49% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x201-237%KO Fire Blast 2x99-117%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x205-241%KO Hurricane 2x115-137%KO | ||
Muk Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 4x389-459%KO Fire Blast 2x64-76% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Sludge Wave 4x260-306%KO Overheat 2x177-208%KO Acrobatics 2x41-49% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x208-245%KO Flare Blitz 2x166-196%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x210-247%KO Hurricane 2x118-139%KO Poison Jab 4x116-136%KO | ||
Muk Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 4x395-465%KO Fire Blast 2x65-78% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Staryu builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Scald5-5% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Diglett builds →Earthquake12-14% Rock Slide18-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBerryjuice NatureHardy Moves View Onix builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Scarf NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Chinchou builds →Volt Switch5-6% Ice Beam 2x26-31% Thunderbolt6-8% Hydro Pump8-10% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Mienfoo builds →U Turn22-26% High Jump Kick20-24% Stone Edge31-37% | ||
Morelull Evolutions
Morelull is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Shiinotic. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 120 total stats over Morelull. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
USUM Morelull Best Moveset
Grass/Fairy at 65 Sp. Atk with AbilityEffect Spore threatening status on contact and AbilityRain Dish healing in rain. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Shiinotic one evolution away adds 90 Sp. Atk with MoveSpore access.
Best Build
Morelull best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Growth on Morelull. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Solar Beam and Moonblast, they expand what Morelull can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It scatters its shining spores around itself. Even though they’re dangerous, nighttime tours of forests where Morelull live are popular.
It likes damp dark places. When night falls, the spores filling the caps of its mushrooms glow.
Morelull Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Morelull works as a placeholder. Grass/Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Shiinotic. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Morelull has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Morelull has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves