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.
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 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 |
In Sword & Shield, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Uxie for 52-61%. Incineroar's Knock Off hits Uxie for 49-58%.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist 2x52-61% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x49-58% Flare Blitz45-53% | ||
 Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFrisk ItemWeakness Policy NatureBold Moves View Orbeetle builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch14-16% Knock Off 2x30-35% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x45-53% Sludge Bomb25-30% Giga Drain14-17% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield Uxie Best Moveset
Uxie's built to absorb hits. Careful nature leans into special wall duty, Heatrock gives it extra utility, and the moveset handles sustain. Levitate and max HP and Sp. Def EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Uxie best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
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 12 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
How to Get Uxie in Sword & Shield
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 Guide
In Sword & Shield, Uxie is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Encore with Heatrock is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, Uxie fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 75 Attack). Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Sword & Shield, 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