Uxie's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, HP eats the cost. Yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
A Pokémon feared but also respected for stealing away the memories of evildoers. I have found records that suggest Uxie holds dominion over knowledge.
Uxie is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Uxie's overall bulk (75/130/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 AmoongussRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore, threatens with Rage Powder GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb19-23% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake22-26% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMarvelscale ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Milotic builds →Scald20-23% Flip Turn7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Qwilfish builds →Flip Turn14-16% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb22-26% Giga Drain19-22% Knock Off 2x12-15% | ||
Uxie is strong overall with 580 total stats as a Psychic legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Uxie's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Levitate helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Uxie best EVs are HP and Defense
Pivot Moveset
- U Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Encore
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Skill Swap
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Memento
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Sunny Day
- Toxic
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Safeguard
- Memento
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Ally Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Draining Kiss
- Expanding Force
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Sunny Day
- Toxic
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Safeguard
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Ally Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Draining Kiss
- Expanding Force
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Uxie cleanly, with Future Sight and Psychic anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Uxie's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Psychic and Extrasensory, and coverage across 10 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Uxie cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Uxie cleanly, with Future Sight and Psychic anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
No wild encounters for Uxie in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Uxie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Uxie waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Lake Acuity for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Uxie in Legends: Arceus
Uxie doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Uxie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also found in:
Uxie can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Uxie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also found in:
Uxie is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Base 130 Defense is where it shines.
Uxie's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Uxie has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Run Levitate on Uxie. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
Uxie fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 75 Sp. Atk. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Best way to handle Uxie: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
Uxie has appeared in 13 games since Diamond & Pearl, spanning 7 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves