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.
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
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.
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 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
Best Uxie Moveset
- Encore
- Sunny Day
- Toxic
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
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
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 S-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 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.
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