The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Two-Sided Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
Intense hunger drives it to extremes of violence, and the electricity in its cheek sacs has converted into a Dark-type energy.
Hunger hormones affect its temperament. Until its hunger is appeased, it gets up to all manner of evil deeds.
Fighting, Ground, Bug, and Fairy moves hit Morpeko for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Morpeko leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Ground, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Volcarona can KO Morpeko with Heat Wave (90-106%). Annihilape threatens a KO with Drain Punch (118-139%). Krookodile's Earthquake also KOs at 184-217%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave90-106%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x184-217%KO Knock Off30-35% Close Combat 2x147-173%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x100-118%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x55-65% | ||
Morpeko is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with plenty of partners. Hatching is quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Morpeko easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups.
The build revolves around Parting Shot for safe pivoting. Hungerswitch and Heavy-Duty Boots support Morpeko's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Morpeko best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Wheel
- Rapid Spin
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Wheel
- Protect
- Ice Fang
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Wheel
- Rapid Spin
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Wheel
- Protect
- Ice Fang
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Aura Wheel
- Parting Shot
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Morpeko. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Aura Wheel and Thunder into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Morpeko. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Aura Wheel and Thunder into something with actual range.
Without breeding, Morpeko misses out on Charge and Fake Out. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Aura Wheel and Thunder, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Morpeko doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Morpeko can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Morpeko starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 28 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Morpeko in Sword & Shield
You can catch Morpeko through 28 walking encounters from Lv. 10-65, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
It depends on your team. Morpeko at 436 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric/Dark coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
We rate Morpeko C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 436 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Hunger Switch causes Morpeko to change its form each turn, alternating between Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode. That's the one you want on Morpeko. It's the only ability Morpeko has.
Morpeko's best stat is Speed at base 97. Electric/Dark typing resists 6 types, so it can switch in safely on a lot of moves.
Morpeko joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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 8SwShDebut
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