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.
Delcatty prefers to live an unfettered existence in which it can do as it pleases at its own pace. Because this Pokémon eats and sleeps whenever it decides, its daily routines are completely random.
Delcatty sleeps anywhere it wants without keeping a permanent nest. If other Pokémon approach it as it sleeps, this Pokémon will never fight—it will just move away somewhere else.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Hitmontop can KO Delcatty with Close Combat (144-169%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (188-221%).
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x144-169%KO Feint12-15% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySteadfast ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x188-221%KO Extreme Speed42-49% Aura Sphere 2x107-126%KO Flash Cannon53-63% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 47 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Captivate, Cosmic Power and 11 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Delcatty Best Moveset
The build revolves around Baton Pass for safe pivoting. Cutecharm and Focus Sash support Delcatty's hit-and-run approach, with max HP and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Utility options adds versatility.
Best Build
Delcatty best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Baton Pass
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Delcatty's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Can't catch Delcatty directly. Start with Skitty at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Skitty to Delcatty is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Delcatty in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Delcatty starts with Skitty at Lv. 4-25 via walking and trade encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkittyRoute 116Omega RubyGrass Lv.4 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 116Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.4 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 116Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.8 Route2%EarlyRoute 116Omega RubyGrass Lv.8 Route2%EarlyFortree CityAlpha SapphireIn-game trade Lv.25 CityMidOne-timeTrade for (give Spinda)Fortree CityOmega RubyIn-game trade Lv.25 CityMidOne-timeTrade for (give Spinda)
Step 2Delcatty ✓
Delcatty Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Skitty evolves into Delcatty using a Moon Stone. Delcatty is the fully evolved form.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Delcatty has niche appeal at best. 380 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Delcatty D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. At 380 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Fakeout with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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