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.
Electric and Grass 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Phione with Thunderbolt (129-152%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (90-105%). Toedscool deals 34-40% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Phione View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x129-152%KO Volt Switch 2x101-119%KO Shadow Ball38-45% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Phione View Raikou builds →Scald13-16% Thunderbolt 2x90-105%KO Volt Switch 2x70-82% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Phione View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Knock Off5-6% Giga Drain 2x34-40% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Phione View Breloom builds →Mach Punch17-20% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% | ||
What you see is what you get. Phione sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and no compatible partners from two egg groups. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Phione is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Fairy and Water1 egg groups.
Ditto onlyThe 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
Phione best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Take Heart
- Scald
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Scald
- Alluring Voice
- Take Heart
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Unknown
- Take Heart
- Scald
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Take Heart
- Grass Knot
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
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Moves
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 to Catch Phione in Legends: Arceus
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.
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.
Run Takeheart, Scald, Rest, and Sleep Talk on Phione. Takeheart is the most common pick at 20% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 4DPDebut
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 7SM
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