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.
Males swing their head plumage to threaten opponents. The females’ flying abilities surpass those of the males.
Males have plumage on their heads. They will never let themselves feel close to anyone other than their Trainers.
Unfezant Weakness
GoodElectric, 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.
The three-stage chain from Pidove through Tranquill ends here at Unfezant. Want more? Breed for Pidove eggs. No compatible partners 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
Breed with Unfezant to get Pidove eggs easily from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Bestow, Hypnosis, Lucky Chant and 5 more.
You commit to a move every time Unfezant comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Superluck adds to that. Max HP and Attack EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Best Unfezant Moveset
- Steel Wing
- Sky Attack
- Quick Attack
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Unfezant picks up Bestow and Hypnosis only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while Steel and Bug coverage adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Unfezant isn't available in the wild in X & Y. Start by transferring Pidove from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Pidove to Unfezant is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Unfezant in X & Y
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.
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.
- 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 VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
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