Uxie is a Gen 4 Legendary with a strong stat spread that holds up well. Psychic typing gives it a clear competitive identity. Levitate gives it a Ground immunity. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Knowledge Pokemon.
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.
Known as “The Being of Knowledge.” It is said that it can wipe out the memory of those who see its eyes.
It is said that its emergence gave humans the intelligence to improve their quality of life.
Uxie Weakness
VulnerableUxie is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Uxie's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Stealth Rock is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Uxie Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Uxie's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Future Sight and Dream Eater, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
Uxie is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. 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.
Uxie doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Psychic type with 580 BST.
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 special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Uxie appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Uxie has appeared in 13 games since Diamond & Pearl, spanning 6 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
- 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 IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
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