Stats & Training
Speed and HP carry most of Delcatty's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 HP and Speed EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It is highly popular among Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.
It is highly popular among Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x151-178%KO Sky Uppercut 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x151-178%KO Hammer Arm 2x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Low Sweep 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x114-134%KO Dynamic Punch 2x107-126%KO Submission 2x86-101%KO Brick Break 2x81-95% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x221-261%KO Superpower 2x177-209%KO Focus Blast 2x94-112%KO Dynamic Punch 2x148-174%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x161-190%KO Focus Blast 2x94-112%KO Hammer Arm 2x135-159%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Delcatty with Close Combat (155-183%). Lucario threatens a KO with Aura Sphere (139-163%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x155-183%KO Stone Edge43-51% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemFightiniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delcatty View Lucario builds →Flash Cannon69-81% Aura Sphere 2x139-163%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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). Speed grew the most through evolution (+40 over Skitty), and Delcatty peaks at 400 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Delcatty to get Skitty eggs easily using 50 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Captivate, Cosmic Power and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Delcatty Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Delcatty comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Normalize adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Utility options covers the rest.
Best Build
Delcatty best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Unknown
- Assist
- Covet
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- Thunder Wave
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Delcatty's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 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 Sun & Moon
Delcatty Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, Skitty evolves into Delcatty using a Moon Stone. Delcatty is the fully evolved form. It sits at 400 BST in its evolved form.
For Sun & Moon, it depends on your team. Delcatty at 400 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
For Sun & Moon, we rate Delcatty C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 400 BST, it fits the pivot role.
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