Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Delcatty flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Moderately hard to find and follows a fast 800K XP curve. Yields 2 HP and Speed EVs.
The reason it does not have a nest is that it simply searches for a clean, comfortable place then sleeps there.
The reason it does not have a nest is that it simply searches for a clean, comfortable place then sleeps there.
Delcatty Weakness
Fighting moves hit Delcatty for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x125-147%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% Double Kick 2x43-52% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x174-205%KO Jump Kick 2x135-159%KO Aura Sphere 2x97-114%KO Drain Punch 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x42-50% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x42-50% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% Arm Thrust 2x23-27% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x36-44% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x38-46% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x157-185%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x65-76% Force Palm 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x157-185%KO Brick Break 2x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x86-102%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x63-76% Force Palm 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x91-107%KO Rock Smash 2x41-49% Double Kick 2x32-39% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x91-107%KO Rock Smash 2x41-49% Double Kick 2x32-39% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x114-135%KO Hammer Arm 2x114-135%KO Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x81-96% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x125-147%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% Double Kick 2x43-52% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x42-50% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x42-50% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x161-190%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x116-137%KO Hammer Arm 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x88-103%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x82-97% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Delcatty with Drain Punch (144-170%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (230-270%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x144-170%KO Mach Punch 2x78-92% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x230-270%KO Extreme Speed51-60% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Getting Delcatty requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Skitty. Breed this form to get Skitty eggs (quick to hatch). HP grew the most through evolution (+20 over Skitty), and Delcatty peaks at 380 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Delcatty to get Skitty eggs easily using 38 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Captivate, Fake Out and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Delcatty Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Delcatty's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Delcatty in Black 2 & White 2
Finding Delcatty at moderate rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Delcatty in Black 2 & White 2
Skitty is your first catch on the way to Delcatty. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-18 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SkittyCastelia CityGrass Lv.15-16 CityUncommonEarlyAnyCastelia CityGrass Lv.16-17 CityUncommonMidAnyDouble grass
Step 2Delcatty ✓Castelia CityGrass Lv.18 CityRareMidAnyShaking spotor evolve from Skitty (Step 1)
Delcatty Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Delcatty. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black 2 & White 2, Skitty evolves into Delcatty using a Moon Stone. Delcatty is the fully evolved form.
In Black 2 & White 2, Delcatty has niche appeal at best. 380 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Delcatty D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Black 2 & White 2. At 380 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Cute Charm has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Delcatty. Wonder Skin is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Normalize works too if your team needs something different.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Delcatty appears in 13 titles across 8 generations since Ruby & Sapphire. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
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