151 base Speed is no joke, but Pheromosa can't afford to take a hit back. It outspeeds nearly everything without investment, so at least it usually attacks first. One of the newer additions from Gen 7. Watch the Flying matchup though — quadruple damage means one hit can end it.
Pheromosa's all-in on Speed at the expense of Defense. The mixed lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Speed EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A life-form that lives in another world, its body is thin and supple, but it also possesses great power.
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Pheromosa Weakness
VulnerablePheromosa's Bug/Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Fairy moves. Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. At base 151 Speed, Pheromosa outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
You won't breed Pheromosa or evolve it further. This Bug/Fighting type brings 570 total stats right out of the encounter.
How to Evolve
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Pheromosa doesn't need to stay in long, Focus Sash provides a guaranteed survive from full HP and max Attack and Speed EVs make every visit count. Close Combat threatens on the way out. Beastboost adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Pheromosa Moveset
- Close Combat
- Triple Axel
- U Turn
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Pheromosa's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of High Jump Kick and Close Combat for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Pheromosa develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Jump Kick and Bug Buzz show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Pheromosa develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Jump Kick and Bug Buzz show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Pheromosa doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Moon or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Pheromosa is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations
moderate rates for Pheromosa across 1 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
Pheromosa has a 570 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Base 151 Speed is where it shines.
Watch for Staraptor (Flying), Charizard (Fire), and Starmie (Psychic) when using Pheromosa. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Staraptor is the most dangerous since Flying moves deal 4x damage. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. Pheromosa's base 151 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Pheromosa doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.
Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon — that's the one you want on Pheromosa. It's the only ability Pheromosa has.
Pheromosa fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 137 Attack. Base 151 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Pheromosa can be found in Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Pheromosa has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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