Stats & Training
Hatterene's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Hatterene knocks out those that intrude in its home forest by blasting them with a beam, then slashing with claws enhanced by psychic power.
Beware of forests that show no signs of living creatures within. You may have wandered into Hatterene’s territory.
Hatterene Weakness
Type-wise, Hatterene takes extra damage from Poison, Ghost, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 57 HP and balanced defenses, Hatterene can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ghost, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Bisharp DarkSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Bisharp builds →Iron Head 2x89-105%KO Flash Cannon 2x46-55% Poison Jab 2x59-70% Metal Claw 2x55-66% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Skuntank builds →Belch 2x79-93% Poison Jab 2x69-82% Venoshock 2x44-52% Hex 2x30-35% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x85-100%KO Iron Head 2x55-66% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Lucario builds →Meteor Mash 2x89-105%KO Poison Jab 2x52-62% Flash Cannon 2x77-91% Metal Claw 2x50-59% | ||
 Tinkaton FairySteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Tinkaton builds →Flash Cannon 2x52-61% Metal Claw 2x39-45% Astonish 2x15-18% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin12-14% U Turn11-13% Knock Off10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn13-15% | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin12-14% U Turn11-13% Knock Off10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn9-11% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hatterene View Sableye builds →Knock Off14-16% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Hatterene is the final form in a three-stage chain from Hatenna through Hattrem. Breeding this form produces Hatenna eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Hatenna gave Hatterene the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+80), bringing the total to 510 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hatterene to get Hatenna eggs using 50 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Mystical Fire, Nuzzle and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Hatterene Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Hatterene builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Defense EVs. Magic Bounce does its job quietly.
Best Build
Hatterene best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Draining Kiss
- Psychic Noise
- Nuzzle
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Trick Room
- Expanding Force
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Healing Wish
- Mystical Fire
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Draining Kiss
- Misty Explosion
- Calm Mind
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. After You and Mystical Fire aren't available any other way for Hatterene, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Misty Explosion for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hatterene in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Hatterene. The 3-stage chain runs through Hatenna, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 42 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hatterene in Scarlet & Violet
To get Hatterene, start by catching Hatenna through walking encounters at Lv. 16-42. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HatennaSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.16-36 Route20%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%Late
Step 2Catch or Evolve HattremCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Water9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Cave9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Forest9%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.32-42 Route9%Lateor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Hatterene ✓
Hatterene Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Don't let Hatterene's 510 base stat total fool you. Magic Bounce is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a cannon. Drainingkiss with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, Hatterene's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 29 Speed, Hatterene won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Scarlet & Violet, Run Magic Bounce on Hatterene. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Hatterene also gets Healer and Anticipation, but they don't compare.
In Scarlet & Violet, Hatterene fills the cannon role. It's a special attacker with base 136 Sp. Atk. Base 29 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Hatterene: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Poison, Ghost, and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Hatterene first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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 8SwShDebutGigantamax
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