Uxie Best Moveset
130/130 balanced defenses at 95 Speed on Psychic with AbilityLevitate blocking Ground. The moveset absorbs hits from both sides and supports through MoveStealth Rock, MoveThunder Wave, and MoveU-turn pivots. 75 Sp. Atk means zero offensive threat. The value is pure utility: set hazards, spread status, and pivot. D-Tier because offensive pressure doesn't exist.
130/130 defenses with Levitate in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Stealth Rock, Yawn, and U-turn pivoting from a Pokemon that survived almost any single hit. The premier defensive lead.
Best Moves
Best Build
Uxie best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Stronger leads with offensive presence replaced Uxie's passive formula in Gen V (Black & White). Stealth Rock plus Yawn was reliable, but 75 Sp. Atk couldn't threaten anything.
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Memento
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of decline by Gen VI (X & Y). Uxie still set rocks and pivoted with U-turn, but bulkier Pokemon with better offenses did it while hitting harder.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Memento
- Light Screen
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Light Screen and Reflect support from 130 defenses was reliable in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) but increasingly outclassed by faster setters. Three gens at the same level.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Memento
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Dropped hard in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Four gens below the initial peak. 130/130 defenses were impressive on paper but 75 offenses couldn't pressure anything.
Wall Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Memento
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Light Clay screens and Stealth Rock were the last remaining niche in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Five gens of decline for a Pokemon the format had passed by.
Pivot Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Memento
- Encore
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Uxie Weakness
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 |
What is Uxie Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Uxie
Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Uxie for 38-45%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin12-14% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x23-28% Draco Meteor31-36% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gliscor builds →Earthquake15-18% Knock Off 2x20-24% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Uxie
No wild encounters for Uxie in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Diamond & Pearl, 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 Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get Uxie in Legends: Arceus
Uxie doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Uxie cannot be caught in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Uxie can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Uxie cannot be caught in the wild in Sword & Shield, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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 Guide
Uxie is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. 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 pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is Stealth Rock, Memento, Encore, and U Turn. Stealth Rock leads at 0% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves