Utility
Pivot
CTier
93Speed · Above Avg

Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Unfezant's Attack does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP80
C
Attack115
B
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def55
D
Speed93
B
Total488
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.2 m
3'11"Small
Weight29.0 kg
63.9 lbsLight
Base XP220
High Yield
Abilities
Big PecksPopular
Protects against Defense drops.
Super LuckPopular
Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
RivalryHA
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
EV Yield
HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe
Strong Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Unfezant are exceptional fliers. The females are known for their stamina, while the males outclass them in terms of speed.

Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Unfezant for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Unfezant's physical bulk (base 80 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Unfezant Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricIceRock
½xResist
GrassBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GroundGhost
STAB (3)
GrassFightingBug
How to Beat Unfezant (Best Counters)

Jolteon can KO Unfezant with Thunderbolt (209-246%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (116-137%). Weavile deals 51-60% with Ice Shard.

Jolteon
Jolteon
Electric
A
Recommended Build
AbilityVoltabsorb
ItemChoice Specs
NatureTimid
Moves
  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Volt Switch
  • Alluring Voice
  • Shadow Ball
Damage vs Unfezant
Thunderbolt 2x
209-246%KO
Volt Switch 2x
163-192%KO
View Jolteon builds →

The three-stage chain from Pidove through Tranquill ends here at Unfezant. Want more? Breed for Pidove eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Pidove pushed Unfezant to 488 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Pidove
#519Pidove
21
Level 21
Tranquill
#520Tranquill
32
Level 32
Unfezant
#521Unfezant
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Pidove
NormalFlying
Tranquill
NormalFlying
Unfezant
NormalFlying
HP
50
62+12
80+18
ATK
55
77+22
115+38
DEF
50
62+12
80+18
SP.ATK
36
50+14
65+15
SP.DEF
30
42+12
55+13
SPE
43
65+22
93+28
BST
264D-Tier
358D-Tier+94
488C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Unfezant to get Pidove eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchaaltariaswannapelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswabluarcheopsducklett
12 of 73·

The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Superluck and Scopelens support Unfezant's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.

Best Build

All 7 games
Experimental
Ability
Super Luck
Item
Choice ScarfSPEED
Best Nature for Unfezant
Jolly+SPE

Unfezant best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset

  • Brave BirdSTAB
  • U Turn
  • FacadeSTAB
  • Night Slash

Recommended Teammates

Ferrothorn
FerrothornGood
Pelipper
PelipperGood
Mimikyu
MimikyuGood

Moves

All 7 games

The level-up pool tells the story here. Unfezant learns Sky Attack and Brave Bird naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Fire and Steel coverage extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Gust
D4010035Flying
Lv 1
Leer
D—10030Normal
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
A4010030Normal
Lv 12
Taunt
C—10020Dark
Lv 16
Air Cutter
D609525Flying
Lv 20
Swagger
D—8515Normal
Lv 26
Feather Dance
D—10015Flying
Lv 36
Detect+4
C——5Fighting
Lv 42
Air Slash
A759515Flying
Lv 50
Roost
B——10Flying
Lv 58
Tailwind
C——15Flying
Lv 66
Sky Attack
B140905Flying

TM Moves

TM
TR12
Agility
C——30Psychic
TM95
Air Slash
A759515Flying
TM31
Attract
C—10015Normal
TR66
Brave Bird
S12010015Flying
TR26
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM39
Facade
S7010020Normal
TM06
Fly
B909515Flying
TR13
Focus Energy
A——30Normal
TM09
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TR36
Heat Wave
D959010Fire
TR89
Hurricane
C1107010Flying
TM08
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM25
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM21
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM76
Round
D6010015Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM24
Snore
—5010015Normal
TM30
Steel Wing
B709025Steel
TR20
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM40
Swift
D60—20Normal
TR37
Taunt
C—10020Dark
TM56
U-turn
S7010020Bug
TR35
Uproar
C9010010Normal
TR85
Work Up
D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Unfezant doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Dual Wingbeat
A409010Flying
All 7 games

high spawn rates for Unfezant across 16 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Unfezant in Sword & Shield

The path to Unfezant starts with Pidove at Lv. 7-40 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Pidove
    Step 1Catch Pidove
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Sandstorm
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Raining
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Intense Sun
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Snowing
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Sandstorm
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Snowstorm
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Raining
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Intense Sun
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Snowing
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    75%Early
    Snowstorm
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    75%Early
    Heavy Fog
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    75%Early
    Overcast
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    75%Early
    Heavy Fog
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    75%Early
    Overcast
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.12-15 Cave
    70%Early
    All Weather
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.12-15 Cave
    70%Early
    All Weather
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    25%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    25%Early
    Overcast
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.7-10
    25%Early
    Normal Weather
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    25%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    25%Early
    Overcast
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.7-10
    25%Early
    Normal Weather
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Sandstorm
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Raining
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Thunderstorm
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Intense Sun
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Snowing
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Normal Weather
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Sandstorm
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Snowstorm
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Raining
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Thunderstorm
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Intense Sun
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Normal Weather
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Snowing
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-11 Cave
    25%Early
    Snowstorm
    East Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    East Lake Axewell
    SwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Normal Weather
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Sandstorm
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Raining
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Normal Weather
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Sandstorm
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
    10%Early
    Raining
  2. Tranquill
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Tranquill
    Giant's Mirror - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    All Weather
    Giant's Mirror - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    All Weather
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Snowing
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Raining
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Snowing
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Overcast
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Raining
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    60%Mid
    Overcast
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    55%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    55%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    50%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    50%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    45%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    45%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    40%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    40%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    40%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    40%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    40%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    40%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    35%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    35%Mid
    Raining
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    35%Mid
    Raining
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    35%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    35%Mid
    Overcast
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    35%Mid
    Overcast
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    15%Mid
    Snowing
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    15%Mid
    Snowing
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    15%Mid
    Overcast
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    15%Mid
    Overcast
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    15%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    15%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Giant's Seat
    SwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water
    15%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Giant's Seat
    ShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water
    15%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    10%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    10%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    10%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    10%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    5%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    5%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
    5%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
    5%Mid
    Normal Weather
    or evolve from Pidove (Step 1)
  3. Unfezant
    Step 3Unfezant ✓
    Hammerlocke Hills - Flying
    ShieldOverworld Lv.36-39
    60%Late
    All Weather
    Hammerlocke Hills - Flying
    SwordOverworld Lv.36-39
    60%Late
    All Weather
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    40%Late
    Normal Weather
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    40%Late
    Normal Weather
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    30%Late
    Intense Sun
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    30%Late
    Intense Sun
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Overcast
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Raining
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Overcast
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Snowing
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Raining
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    10%Late
    Snowing
    or evolve from Tranquill (Step 2)

  • Unfezant works as a pivot with 488 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. That 115 base Attack does the heavy lifting.

  • Watch for Raikou (Electric), Walrein (Ice), and Rhyperior (Rock) when using Unfezant. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

  • Big Pecks protects against Defense drops. That's the one you want on Unfezant. Rivalry is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Super Luck works too if your team needs something different.

  • Unfezant is leaning toward the physical side (base 115 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 93 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.

  • Run Bravebird, Dualwingbeat, Quickattack, and U Turn on Unfezant. Bravebird is the most common pick at 14% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.

Since Black & White, Unfezant has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Unfezant has appeared steadily across every generation since.

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