Dragon moves don't affect Slurpuff at all — that's the advantage of Fairy typing. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Introduced in Gen 6.
An unusually even spread gives Slurpuff flexibility. Defense barely edges ahead. But Speed isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 2 Defense EVs.
By taking in a person’s scent, it can sniff out their mental and physical condition. It’s hoped that this skill will have many medical applications.
Slurpuff’s fur contains a lot of air, making it soft to the touch and lighter than it looks.
Slurpuff Weakness
GoodPoison and Steel-type moves hit Slurpuff for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. With 82 HP and balanced defenses, Slurpuff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Getting Slurpuff requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Swirlix. Breed this form to get Swirlix eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+32 over Swirlix), and Slurpuff peaks at 480 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Slurpuff to get Swirlix eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
Slurpuff leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to get Sticky Web up. Max Attack and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Best Slurpuff Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Endeavor
- Misty Explosion
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Slurpuff picks up Energy Ball and Play Rough along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Slurpuff misses out on After You and Copycat. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Misty Explosion and Play Rough, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Slurpuff misses out on After You and Belly Drum. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Slurpuff misses out on After You and Belly Drum. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
No wild encounters for Slurpuff in Legends: Z-A. Bring Swirlix over from X or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
The chain to Slurpuff requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Swirlix at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Slurpuff in Sword & Shield
To get Slurpuff, start by catching Swirlix through walking encounters at Lv. 16-36. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SwirlixEFFORTLESSGiant's MirrorOverworldLv.28-3040%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSRoute 5OverworldLv.19-2130%MidRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSStony WildernessGrassLv.27-2930%MidOvercastMODERATERoute 5GrassLv.16-1814%MidRouteAll WeatherMODERATEGlimwood TangleOverworldLv.34-3610%LateForestAll WeatherMODERATEGlimwood TangleGrassLv.34-3610%LateForestAll Weather
Step 2Slurpuff ✓
Slurpuff isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Swirlix from X or Sword. The evolution path from Swirlix to Slurpuff is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Slurpuff in Sun & Moon. Bring Swirlix over from X or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
We rate Slurpuff B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 480 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Swirlix evolves into Slurpuff while holding a Whipped Dream. Slurpuff is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Sweet Veil prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping — that's the one you want on Slurpuff. Unburden is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 72 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Slurpuff is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Slurpuff appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Slurpuff joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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 IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
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