As a Water-type, Phione fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Sea Drifter Pokémon. Known as the Sea Drifter Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Phione's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
Can be seen floating offshore during seasons when the seas are warm. Its azure body blends in with the ocean waters—logic suggests this is a defense mechanism against natural predators.
Phione Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type moves hit Phione for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Phione can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
What you see is what you get. Phione sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and plenty of partners from two egg groups. Eggs are takes forever to hatch.
How to Evolve
Breed Phione (with patience) with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Water1 egg groups.
Ditto only
The physical wall spread is where Phione earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right lean, and Rest handles sustain. Hydration does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Best Phione Moveset
- Take Heart
- Scald
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Phione's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Phione's options are limited here. You've got Hydro Pump and Water Pulse for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Water hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Without TMs, Phione's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Ice and Fairy coverage and more on top of Surf and Dive for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Without TMs, Phione's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Surf and Liquidation for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
No wild encounters for Phione in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
You'll find Phione at Seaside Hollow as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations
No wild encounters for Phione in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Phione is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Phione doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
At 480 BST, Phione is built different. We rank it C-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.
Phione doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Water type with 480 BST.
Hydration cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain — that's the one you want on Phione. It's the only ability Phione has.
Phione fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Phione appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
As a Mythical Pokemon, Phione has limited availability — 12 games since its debut in Diamond & Pearl. Typically obtained through special events or in-game quests rather than standard encounters.
- 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 IVDPDebut
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 VIISM
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