Attack leads and Sp. Atk gets almost nothing. That's Passimian's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.
This Pokémon battles by throwing hard berries. It won’t obey a Trainer who throws Poké Balls without skill.
The boss chooses 10 members of the group to go out hunting. The hunting party will evenly split the food they find with the rest of the group.
Type-wise, Passimian takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Passimian's physical bulk (base 90 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Flutter Mane can KO Passimian with Moonblast (141-166%). Hitmontop's Close Combat hits Passimian for 53-63%.
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x141-166%KO Shadow Ball59-70% Dazzling Gleam 2x119-140%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Close Combat53-63% Mach Punch18-21% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Ambipom builds →U Turn10-12% Knock Off9-11% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt87-102%KO Volt Switch67-79% Shadow Ball51-60% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Vullaby builds →Knock Off10-11% Heat Wave15-17% | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Passimian 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 Passimian easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
You commit to a move every time Passimian comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Defiant adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Passimian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Passimian can spread damage across 12 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Focus Punch and Close Combat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Passimian can spread damage across 11 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Close Combat and Focus Blast keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Passimian can spread damage across 11 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Focus Punch and Close Combat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Breeding's the move. Feint and Iron Head give Passimian options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Close Combat and Focus Blast. The egg moves push it further.
Passimian tops out at low spawn rates across 4 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Passimian in Scarlet & Violet
Catching Passimian takes patience. The 4 walking encounters at Lv. 25-50 all have low spawn rates, so pick one location and stay put for the best odds.
11 encounter spots for Passimian 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 Passimian in Sword & Shield
Passimian shows up in 11 walking spots from Lv. 10-36. Plenty of options, and the list is sorted so the highest-rate locations at each progression stage come first.
Passimian's scattered across 5 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Passimian in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Walking encounters at Lv. 19-22 across 5 spots for Passimian. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Passimian tops out at moderate rates across 3 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Passimian in Sun & Moon
Catching Passimian takes patience. The 3 walking encounters at Lv. 18-21 all have low spawn rates, so pick one location and stay put for the best odds.
We rate Passimian B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 490 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 120 Attack stands out.
Receiver is the go-to ability for Passimian. It when an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability. Its hidden ability Defiant can work in specific setups.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Passimian is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
The core moveset is Close Combat, Knock Off, U Turn, and Gunkshot. Close Combat leads at 24% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Passimian joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 7SMDebut
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