Pyukumuku's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs and follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It lives in warm, shallow waters. If it encounters a foe, it will spit out its internal organs as a means to punch them.
It’s covered in a slime that keeps its skin moist, allowing it to stay on land for days without drying up.
Pyukumuku Weakness
GoodPyukumuku's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Pyukumuku's overall bulk (55/130/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
No evolution chain to worry about here. Pyukumuku is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pyukumuku easily with 114 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group.
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Pyukumuku sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Recover handles sustain while Unaware does work passively.
Best Build
Wall Moveset
- Soak
- Rest
- Block
- Spite
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Soak
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Block
- Soak
- Recover
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Purify
- Unknown
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Block
- Soak
- Recover
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Purify
- Unknown
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Pyukumuku develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Water STAB show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Bestow and Endure on Pyukumuku. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Water STAB, they expand what Pyukumuku can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Bestow and Endure on Pyukumuku. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Water STAB, they expand what Pyukumuku can actually threaten in practice.
Pyukumuku is available from early-game fishing spots onward at decent spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Pyukumuku in Sword & Shield
Pyukumuku's encounter pool splits between Sword and Shield. You've got 10 fishing and walking spots at Lv. 11-44 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
high spawn rates in mid-game water routes across 12 locations. Pyukumuku's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Pyukumuku in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
12 spots to find Pyukumuku at Lv. 16-55 via surfing and gift. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun versions, so filter by your copy below.
10 encounter spots for Pyukumuku at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game water routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Pyukumuku in Sun & Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Pyukumuku. 10 gift and surfing spots at Lv. 16-55 spread across Sun and Moon, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
It depends on your team. Pyukumuku at 410 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Don't let Pyukumuku's 410 base stat total fool you. Unaware is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support.
Run Unaware on Pyukumuku. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Pyukumuku also gets Innards Out, but they don't compare.
Water typing gives Pyukumuku 4 resistances. Base 130 Defense is the standout stat. 410 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Pyukumuku has appeared in 3 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 4DP
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 7SMDebut
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