Morpeko Best Moveset
Electric/Dark at 95 Attack and 97 Speed with AbilityHunger Switch alternating between Full Belly (Electric) and Hangry (Dark) mode each turn. MoveAura Wheel changes type to match the mode. The moveset runs fast physical TermStab that alternates between Electric and Dark every turn. 58/58/58 bulk folds to anything. The alternating typing is a gimmick more than a strategy.
Hunger Switch changed form each turn in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Aura Wheel matched the form: Electric or Dark. 97 Speed and 95 Attack.
Best Moves
Best Build
Morpeko best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Wheel
- Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
- Bullet Seed
Recommended Teammates
Same form-switching in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Electric/Dark coverage from one move. Two gens of the gimmick without enough stats to break through.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Wheel
- Rapid Spin
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Morpeko Weakness
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 |
What is Morpeko Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Morpeko
Dragapult can KO Morpeko with Draco Meteor (106-125%). Corviknight deals 55-65% with U-turn.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x64-75% Draco Meteor106-125%KO Shadow Ball33-39% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball26-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Morpeko View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x55-65% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
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
Morpeko Locations
6 encounter spots for Morpeko at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Morpeko in Scarlet & Violet
You can find Morpeko through 6 walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Morpeko can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Sword & Shield or Scarlet & Violet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Morpeko cannot be caught in the wild in Legends: Z-A, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 14 walking encounters from Lv. 10-65, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Base Stats
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.
Morpeko Guide
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.
Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Morpeko is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack.
Game Availability
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 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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
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