Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around Sp. Atk. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. HP backs it up, though Attack doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
The core on its chest absorbs energy emanating from the lands of the Galar region. This energy is what allows Eternatus to stay active.
It was inside a meteorite that fell 20,000 years ago. There seems to be a connection between this Pokémon and the Dynamax phenomenon.
Eternatus Weakness
Type-wise, Eternatus takes extra damage from Ice, Ground, Psychic, and Dragon. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Eternatus's overall bulk (140/95/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Ground, Psychic, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Fighting, Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Dragon is super effective against EternatusView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against EternatusView Excadrill → | ||
 Mesprit Psychic | S | |
Psychic is super effective against EternatusView Mesprit → | ||
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Ice is super effective against EternatusView Chien-Pao → | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Ice is super effective against EternatusView Kyurem → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Eternatus View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Eternatus View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Eternatus View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin7-9% Volt Switch4-5% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLightball NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eternatus View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt6-7% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Eternatus is a Poison/Dragon legendary with 690 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Scarlet & Violet Eternatus Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Eternatus builds around Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade, Modest nature for the right stat lean, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Pressure does its job quietly.
Best Build
Eternatus best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dynamax Cannon
- Recover
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Dynamax Cannon
- Recover
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Dynamax Cannon
- Recover
- Flamethrower
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Dynamax Cannon
- Flamethrower
- Recover
- Cosmic Power
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dynamax Cannon
- Protect
- Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Eternatus's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Draco Meteor and Outrage, but Fire and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Eternatus in Scarlet & Violet
Eternatus can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Eternatus Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Eternatus is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 690 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Dynamaxcannon with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, Eternatus's biggest threats include Lapras (Ice), Garchomp (Ground), and Reuniclus (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dragon-type attackers are also a problem. Eternatus has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Eternatus. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. It's Eternatus's only ability.
Eternatus is leaning toward the special side (base 145 Sp. Atk). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Eternatus: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Eternatus has appeared in 2 games. Legendary Pokemon like Eternatus are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
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 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 8SwShDebut
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