Physical
Balanced
20Speed · Very Slow

Is Sentret Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Breed-only Normal-type. Furret has decent speed but nothing else. Alola doesn't need another Normal-type when the roster is this deep.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadETTTTTBTTETBBTTTIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4SentretTradeMolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Sentret trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Risky
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Even
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Tough

Hala's team hits Sentret's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Risky
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Risky
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
Risky
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Risky
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Tough

Lana's typing presses Sentret's defenses.

Risky
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Risky
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
Risky
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Tough

Kiawe's team hits Sentret's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
Risky
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Tough

Mallow's team hits Sentret's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Risky
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Tough

Olivia's typing presses Sentret's defenses.

Risky
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
Risky
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Bad

Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Sentret here.

Avoid
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Tough

Acerola's typing presses Sentret's defenses.

Risky
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Risky
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Tough

Nanu's typing presses Sentret's defenses.

Avoid
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
Risky
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Risky
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Even

Sentret trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.

Even
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Risky
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Tough

Hapu's team hits Sentret's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
Risky
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Risky
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Risky
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Bad

Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Sentret here.

Avoid
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Avoid
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Avoid
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Bad

Olivia's Pokemon outpace and outclass Sentret here.

Avoid
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Risky
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Avoid
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Avoid
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Avoid
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Tough

Acerola's typing presses Sentret's defenses.

Risky
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
Even
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Avoid
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
Risky
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Avoid
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Tough

Kahili's team hits Sentret's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
Risky
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
Risky
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
Risky
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Tough

Kukui's typing presses Sentret's defenses.

You Win
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
Risky
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Risky
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Avoid
Decidueye
Lv 68
GrassGhost
Overgrow
Leaf BladeSpirit ShackleBrave BirdSucker Punch
Trade
Trade only
Type
Normal

Sentret cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Sentret locations

How to Get Sentret in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sentret can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Sentret from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Sentret in USUM

  1. Sentret
    Step 1Sentret
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 29. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Crystal
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Crystal via Walking · Route 29. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Canyon Entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 202. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 202. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 29. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Furret
    Step 2Evolve into Furret

Sentret Weakness

Fighting moves hit Sentret for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Sentret's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.

Sentret Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost

What is Sentret Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Sentret Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Sentret

Sentret Evolutions

Sentret is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Furret. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Sentret. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Sentret
Normal
Furret
Normal
HP
35
85+50
ATK
46
76+30
DEF
34
64+30
SP.ATK
35
45+10
SP.DEF
45
55+10
SPE
20
90+70
BST
215C-Tier
415C-Tier+200
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Sentret easily with 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assist, Baby-Doll Eyes, Captivate and 11 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
14moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

USUM Sentret Best Moveset

Normal at 46 Attack with AbilityRun Away and AbilityFrisk revealing opponent items as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Furret one evolution away adds 76 Attack and 90 Speed but remains outclassed.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Keen Eye
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Sentret

Sentret best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • Knock Off
  • Aqua Tail
  • U Turn
  • ReturnSTAB

Moves List

Coverage runs deep. Sentret can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Last Resort and Double-Edge while TMs handle everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Foresight
40Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
6010035Normal
Lv 4
Defense Curl
D40Normal
Lv 7
Quick Attack+1
D6010030Normal
Lv 13
Fury Swipes
278015Normal
Lv 16
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Lv 19
Follow Me+2
20Normal
Lv 25
Slam
1207520Normal
Lv 28
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 31
Sucker Punch+1
D701005Dark
Lv 36
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Lv 39
Baton Pass
D40Normal
Lv 42
Me First
D20Normal
Lv 47
Hyper Voice
D13510010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
D7510015Fighting
TM59
Brutal Swing
6010020Dark
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM49
Echoed Voice
D6010015Normal
TM42
Facade
D10510020Normal
TM35
Flamethrower
D9010015Fire
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
B10020Normal
TM48
Round
9010015Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
D20010010Grass
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM94
Surf
D9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9010015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
B7010020Bug
TM01
Work Up
C30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Assist
D20Normal
Egg
Baby-Doll Eyes+1
10030Fairy
Egg
Captivate
10020Normal
Egg
Charm
D10020Fairy
Egg
Covet
9010025Normal
Egg
Double-Edge
C18010015Normal
Egg
Focus Energy
D30Normal
Egg
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Egg
Last Resort
C2101005Normal
Egg
Natural Gift
10015Normal
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Reversal
D10015Fighting
Egg
Slash
D10510020Normal
Egg
Trick
C10010Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
B909010Water
Tutor
Covet
9010025Normal
Tutor
Fire Punch
D7510015Fire
Tutor
Focus Punch-3
C15010020Fighting
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Tutor
Hyper Voice
D13510010Normal
Tutor
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
Tutor
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Tutor
Knock Off
B6510020Dark
Tutor
Last Resort
C2101005Normal
Tutor
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Tutor
Snore
D7510015Normal
Tutor
Super Fang
D9010Normal
Tutor
Thunder Punch
D7510015Electric
Tutor
Trick
C10010Psychic
Tutor
Uproar
D13510010Normal
Tutor
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP35
F
Attack46
D
Defense34
F
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def45
D
Speed20
F
Total215
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight6.0 kg
Base XP43
Abilities
Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
FriskHidden Ability
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source

Sentret Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Sentret works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Furret. That's where the stats start mattering.

Game Availability

Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sentret appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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