Phione Best Moveset
80 across every stat on Water. Perfectly balanced, perfectly average. AbilityHydration heals status under rain. The moveset runs special Water TermStab at modest power. Nothing stands out. Rain enables Hydration but the offensive output even under rain doesn't threaten anything competitive.
80 across every stat in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Manaphy's offspring with none of Manaphy's power. Mythical status on a completely average stat line.
Best Moves
Best Build
Phione best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Surf
- Rain Dance
- Rest
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Same 80s across the board in Gen V (Black & White). No Tail Glow like Manaphy. No stat above 80. Phione existed as a footnote to a better Pokemon.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
- Acid Armor
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VI (X & Y). 480 BST spread perfectly flat meant Phione was mediocre at everything simultaneously. No role, no niche, no standout.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Scald
- Dazzling Gleam
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Same tier in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Hydration healed status in rain. Setting up rain for a 80/80/80 Pokemon wasn't worth the support cost.
Pivot Moveset
- Scald
- U Turn
- Rain Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Five gens as a mythical Pokemon with non-mythical stats in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 80 everywhere, exceptional nowhere.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Take Heart
- Grass Knot
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Phione Weakness
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 |
What is Phione Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Phione
Raikou can KO Phione with Thunderbolt (162-190%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Phione for 34-40%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Phione View Raikou builds →Scald24-28% Thunderbolt 2x162-190%KO Volt Switch 2x126-149%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Phione View Breloom builds →Mach Punch27-31% Bullet Seed 2x34-40% | ||
Evolution
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 onlyHow to Get Phione
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.
Phione is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get 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 cannot be caught in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
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.
Phione is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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 Guide
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 Ice Beam, Takeheart, Grassknot, and Surf on Phione. Ice Beam is the most common pick at 0% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 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 4DPDebut
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 7SM
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