Stats & Training
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.
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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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Spiritomb builds →Feint Attack 2x36-43% Ominous Wind 2x36-43% Thief 2x36-43% Pursuit 2x27-33% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Thief 2x48-58% Pursuit 2x34-40% | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x46-54% Fury Cutter 2x24-29% | ||
 Pineco Bug | D | |
 Combee Bug | D | |
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x65-77% Sucker Punch 2x23-28% Shadow Claw 2x35-41% Shadow Punch 2x30-35% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x37-45% Ominous Wind 2x37-45% Thief 2x37-45% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Shadow Claw 2x37-45% Bite 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scyther builds →U-turn 2x51-61% Thief 2x29-34% Pursuit 2x19-23% Fury Cutter 2x30-35% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x24-30% Thief 2x32-38% Payback 2x27-32% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x65-77% Sucker Punch 2x23-28% Shadow Claw 2x35-41% Shadow Punch 2x30-35% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x37-45% Ominous Wind 2x37-45% Thief 2x37-45% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Shadow Claw 2x37-45% Bite 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x24-30% Thief 2x32-38% Payback 2x27-32% | ||
 Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Houndour builds →Shadow Ball 2x30-36% Bite 2x30-35% Thief 2x30-35% Payback 2x23-29% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x61-73% Sucker Punch 2x21-25% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Shadow Punch 2x28-33% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x47-55% Sucker Punch 2x40-48% Feint Attack 2x36-43% Ominous Wind 2x36-43% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x41-49% Shadow Ball 2x27-32% Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Bite 2x47-55% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x23-27% Feint Attack 2x29-35% Thief 2x29-35% Payback 2x25-30% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Houndour builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Bite 2x25-30% Feint Attack 2x25-30% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x45-54% Sucker Punch 2x40-47% Feint Attack 2x35-42% Ominous Wind 2x35-42% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x40-47% Shadow Ball 2x27-31% Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Bite 2x45-54% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x30-36% Shadow Ball 2x16-19% Shadow Claw 2x27-33% Feint Attack 2x35-42% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Sableye builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-42% Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Knock Off 2x31-38% Feint Attack 2x30-35% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x22-27% Feint Attack 2x27-33% Thief 2x27-33% Payback 2x23-28% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Spiritomb builds →Dark Pulse 2x47-56% Shadow Ball 2x47-56% Sucker Punch 2x41-48% Feint Attack 2x35-42% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x41-49% Shadow Ball 2x27-32% Sucker Punch 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x31-37% Shadow Ball 2x15-19% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% Feint Attack 2x37-44% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Sableye builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-42% Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Knock Off 2x34-40% Feint Attack 2x30-36% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Houndour builds →Crunch 2x34-40% Shadow Ball 2x28-33% Bite 2x27-32% Feint Attack 2x27-32% | ||
In Platinum, Azelf's Explosion hits Uxie for 41-48%. Gengar deals 78-91% with Shadow Ball.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Flygon builds →Earthquake26-31% Outrage31-37% U Turn 2x24-29% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Azelf builds →Explosion41-48% U Turn 2x23-28% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-91% Focus Blast19-23% Explosion28-33% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch21-25% Superpower20-24% U Turn 2x72-85% Pursuit 2x28-33% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake23-27% | ||
Platinum 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
Platinum Uxie Best Moveset
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
Uxie best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Uxie cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Uxie in Platinum
You'll find Uxie at Lake Acuity as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Uxie in Platinum
Uxie Guide
In Platinum, Uxie is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Stealth Rock with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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.
In Platinum, Run Levitate on Uxie. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Platinum, 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.
In Platinum, the best way to handle Uxie: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
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 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