Passimian doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Been around since Gen 7. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Teamwork Pokemon.
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.
They form groups of roughly 20 individuals. Their mutual bond is remarkable—they will never let down a comrade.
They battle with hard berries for weapons. Their techniques are passed from the boss to the group, generation upon generation.
Passimian Weakness
AvgType-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.
No evolution chain to worry about here. Passimian is a standalone Pokemon with no compatible partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Passimian easily from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Feint, Iron Head, Quick Attack and 3 more to offspring.
Click U-turn, bring in a teammate, repeat. Passimian's pivot game is backed by Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed and max Attack and Speed EVs. Defiant works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Best Passimian Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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 C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 490 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 120 Attack stands out.
Passimian doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Fighting-type Pokemon with a 490 base stat total.
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.
Passimian can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Passimian joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A