Physical
Wallbreaker
488Average
93Moderate
CTier

Free switch-ins on Ground and Ghost moves make Unfezant useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 3 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Part of the Gen 5 roster. Sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.

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
488Above
HP80
C
Attack115
B
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def55
D
Speed93
B
Total488
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Unfezant yields +3 Atk
HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Medium Slow1.06M XP•1.2m / 3'11"•29kg / 63.9 lbs•220Base XP
Pokedex Entries

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

Sword

This Pokémon is intelligent and intensely proud. People will sit up and take notice if you become the Trainer of one.

Shield

Unfezant Weakness

Good

Electric, Ice, and Rock-type 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.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricIceRock
½xResisti
GrassBug
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
GroundGhost
STAB (3)i
GrassFightingBug
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Scorei+2
Stealth Rock25% on switch
Abilities
Big PecksProtects against Defense drops.
Super LuckRaises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
RivalryHAIncreases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

The three-stage chain from Pidove through Tranquill ends here at Unfezant. Want more? Breed for Pidove eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Pidove pushed Unfezant to 488 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +60.

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 39 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Hypnosis, Morning Sun and 2 more.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchanoivernsirfetchdaltariacramorantpelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswablu
12 of 39·

You commit to a move every time Unfezant comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Superluck adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.

Best Build

Physical Revenge Killer
Ability
Superluck
Item
Choice ScarfSPEED
Nature
Jolly+SPE
EVs

Best Unfezant Moveset

  • Brave BirdSTAB
  • U Turn
  • FacadeSTAB
  • Night Slash

Recommended Teammates

Ferrothorn
FerrothornGood
Pelipper
PelipperGood
Mimikyu
MimikyuGood

Don't skip the egg moves. Unfezant picks up Defog and Hypnosis only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while Fire and Steel coverage and more adds range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
—10040Normal
Lv 1
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 1
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
4010030Normal
Lv 12
Taunt
—10020Dark
Lv 16
Air Cutter
609525Flying
Lv 20
Swagger
—8515Normal
Lv 26
Feather Dance
—10015Flying
Lv 36
Detect+4
——5Fighting
Lv 42
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 50
Roost
——10Flying
Lv 58
Tailwind
——15Flying
Lv 66
Sky Attack
140905Flying

TM Moves

Src
TR12
Agility
——30Psychic
TM95
Air Slash
759515Flying
TM31
Attract
—10015Normal
TR66
Brave Bird
12010015Flying
TR26
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM06
Fly
909515Flying
TR13
Focus Energy
——30Normal
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR36
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TR89
Hurricane
1107010Flying
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM25
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM21
Rest
——10Psychic
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM30
Steel Wing
709025Steel
TR20
Substitute
——10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM40
Swift
60—20Normal
TR37
Taunt
—10020Dark
TM56
U-turn
7010020Bug
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal
TR85
Work Up
——30Normal

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Defog
——15Flying
Egg
Hypnosis
—6020Psychic
Egg
Morning Sun
——5Normal
Egg
Night Slash
7010015Dark
Egg
Wish
——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Dual Wingbeat
409010Flying

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
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.12-1570%EarlyCaveAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.12-1570%EarlyCaveAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyOvercast
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal Weather
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyOvercast
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSandstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveRaining
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveIntense Sun
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowing
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSandstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveRaining
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveIntense Sun
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowing
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrassLv.8-1220%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell
    SwordGrassLv.8-1220%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrassLv.14-1620%EarlyWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordGrassLv.14-1620%EarlyWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingRaining
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingRaining
    MODERATE
  2. Tranquill
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Tranquill
    Giant's Mirror - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2955%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2955%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2950%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2950%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2915%MidSnowing
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2915%MidSnowing
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2915%MidOvercast
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2915%MidOvercast
    EASY
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
    EASY
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
    EASY
    Giant's Seat
    SwordGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Giant's Seat
    ShieldGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    or evolve from Pidove (Step 1)
  3. Unfezant
    Step 3Unfezant ✓
    Hammerlocke Hills - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.36-3960%LateAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Hammerlocke Hills - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.36-3960%LateAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrassLv.35-4040%LateNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrassLv.35-4040%LateNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrassLv.35-4030%LateIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrassLv.35-4030%LateIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateOvercast
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateRaining
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateOvercast
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateSnowing
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateRaining
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrassLv.35-4010%LateHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrassLv.35-4010%LateSnowing
    MODERATE
    or evolve from Tranquill (Step 2)

  • Unfezant works as a wallbreaker 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.

  • Tranquill evolves into Unfezant at level 32. Unfezant is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Pidove. At 488 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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 a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 93 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.

  • Unfezant appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.

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.