Passimian Best Moveset
120 Attack at 80 Speed on Fighting with AbilityDefiant punishing Intimidate and stat drops for +2 Attack. Held ItemChoice Scarf with NatureJolly outspeeds the tier after the scarf boost. The moveset fires physical Fighting TermStab and MoveU-turn pivots. 100/90/60 bulk absorbs physical hits. Defiant + Choice Scarf creates a fast revenge option that punishes Intimidate leads.
120 Attack and Defiant in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Close Combat hit hard. 80 Speed was usable. Receiver copied ally abilities in doubles but was niche.
Best Moves
Best Build
Passimian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Two gens steady in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Defiant punished Intimidate. U-turn pivoted. Fighting-type with coverage and speed. Workable, not exceptional.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Three gens from steady to outpaced. 80 Speed and 120 Attack weren't enough as fighting-types got faster and stronger.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Passimian Weakness
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 |
What is Passimian Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Passimian
Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Passimian for 60-70%. Gardevoir's Moonblast also KOs at 134-157%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemSilkscarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Ambipom builds →U Turn10-12% Knock Off9-11% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Staraptor builds →Close Combat40-47% U Turn11-14% Double Edge60-70% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x134-157%KO Psychic 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x103-121%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x110-129%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
Passimian Locations
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.
Base Stats
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.
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.
Passimian Guide
We rate Passimian C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. 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 Knock Off, Close Combat, U Turn, and Drain Punch. Knock Off leads at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 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