In Sword & Shield, 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. Dazzling Gleam with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Hatterene weak to?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

What is the best ability for Hatterene?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

What role does Hatterene play in battle?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

What counters Hatterene?

In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Hatterene: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Poison, Ghost, and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.

Hatterene - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Cannon

ATier

29Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats

High

HP57

Attack90

Defense95

Sp. Atk136

Sp. Def103

Speed29

Total510

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height2.1 m

Weight5.1 kg

Base XP255

Abilities

HealerNiche

Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.

Anticipation

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

Magic BounceHATop Pick

Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

This Pokémon can read the emotions of creatures over 30 miles away. The minute it senses hostility, it goes on the attack.

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.

Hatterene Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Poison, Ghost, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Psychic
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Dragon

Type ChartGood

3Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

½xResist

¼xResist

0xImmune

STAB (4)

Fighting Poison Dragon Dark

How to Beat Hatterene in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Skuntank PoisonDark	A
Available Moves Moves BelchLv. 43 Shadow ClawTM65 VenoshockTM74 HexTM77 Damage vs Hatterene Belch 2x 78-92% Shadow Claw 2x 40-47% Venoshock 2x 44-52% Hex 2x 29-35% View Skuntank builds →
Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Smart StrikeTM96 Shadow ClawTM65 Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Hatterene Smart Strike 2x 82-97% Shadow Claw 2x 54-65% Metal Claw 2x 60-71% View Excadrill builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Cross PoisonTM73 VenoshockTM74 Poison FangLv. 9 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Cross Poison 2x 60-71% Venoshock 2x 38-45% Poison Fang 2x 44-52% Poison Sting 2x 16-19% View Drapion builds →
Duraludon SteelDragon	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 46-54% View Duraludon builds →
Copperajah Steel	C
Available Move Moves Iron HeadLv. 44 Damage vs Hatterene Iron Head 2x 90-106%KO View Copperajah builds →

Sword & Shield 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

3 Forms

#856Hatenna

Level 32

#857Hattrem

Level 42

#858Hatterene

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Hatenna

Psychic

Hattrem

Psychic

Hatterene

PsychicFairy

57+15

ATK

40+10

90+50

DEF

65+20

95+30

SP.ATK

86+30

136+50

SP.DEF

73+20

103+30

SPE

49+10

29-20

BST

265D-Tier

370C-Tier+105

510A-Tier+140

ROLE

Balanced

Cannon

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Hatterene to get Hatenna eggs using 43 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Aromatic Mist, Nuzzle and 1 more.

Egg Groups

Fairy

Gender

♀100.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

4moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Hatterene Best Moveset

Quiet nature gives Hatterene the slow special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Magic Bounce

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Hatterene

Quiet+SPA

Hatterene best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Def

SpA

Doubles Special Tank Moveset

Dazzling GleamSTAB
Trick RoomSTAB
PsychicSTAB
ProtectFAST +4

Recommended Teammates

TorkoalGood

StakatakaDecent

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. After You and Aromatic Mist 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

Lv 1

Brutal Swing

D6010020Dark

Lv 1

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 1

Disarming Voice

C40—15Fairy

Lv 1

Life Dew

D——10Water

Lv 1

Play Nice

———20Normal

Lv 1

Psycho Cut

C7010020Psychic

Lv 15

Aromatherapy

C——5Grass

Lv 20

Psybeam

B6510020Psychic

Lv 25

Heal Pulse

C——10Psychic

Lv 30

Dazzling Gleam

S8010010Fairy

Lv 37

Calm Mind

A——20Psychic

Lv 46

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

Lv 55

Healing Wish

B——10Psychic

Lv 64

Magic Powder

——10020Psychic

TM Moves

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR29

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

TM97

Brutal Swing

D6010020Dark

TR49

Calm Mind

A——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TR58

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

TR92

Dazzling Gleam

S8010010Fairy

TM87

Draining Kiss

S5010010Fairy

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TR34

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM28

Giga Drain

C7510010Grass

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM61

Guard Swap

D——10Psychic

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM72

Magic Room

D——10Psychic

TM10

Magical Leaf

C60—20Grass

TM92

Mystical Fire

S7510010Fire

TR90

Play Rough

C909010Fairy

TM60

Power Swap

———10Psychic

TR72

Power Whip

C1208510Grass

TM25

Protect+4

A——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

C7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

S8010010Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR82

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TM70

Trick Room-7

S——5Psychic

TM71

Wonder Room

———10Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

After You

D——15Normal

Egg

Aromatic Mist

D——20Fairy

Egg

Nuzzle

B2010020Electric

Egg

Quash

D—10015Dark

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

A8010010Psychic

Tutor

Misty Explosion

B1001005Fairy

How to Get Hatterene in Sword & Shield

Hatterene starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Hatterene in Sword & Shield

Hatenna is your first catch on the way to Hatterene. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-65 across 68 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Hatenna
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
45%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
45%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
25%Mid
Heavy Fog
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
25%Mid
Heavy Fog
Motostoke Outskirts
SwordOverworld Lv.22-26
10%Mid
All Weather
Motostoke Outskirts
ShieldOverworld Lv.22-26
10%Mid
All Weather
Frigid Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
25%Post
Heavy Fog
Frigid Sea
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
25%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Foot
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Foot
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Heavy Fog
Three-Point Pass
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Heavy Fog
Three-Point Pass
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Heavy Fog
Ballimere Lake
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
24%Post
Heavy Fog
Ballimere Lake
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
24%Post
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Bed
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Bed
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Old Cemetery
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Heavy Fog
Old Cemetery
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Train until Level 32
Step 2Catch or Evolve Hattrem
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
30%Late
Heavy Fog
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
30%Late
Heavy Fog
Glimwood Tangle
SwordOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
All Weather
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
20%Late
Snowstorm
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
20%Late
Overcast
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
20%Late
Normal Weather
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
20%Late
Overcast
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
20%Late
Snowstorm
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
20%Late
Normal Weather
Glimwood Tangle
SwordGrass Lv.34-36 Forest
15%Late
All Weather
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldGrass Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
All Weather
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Thunderstorm
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Intense Sun
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Snowing
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Sandstorm
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Raining
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-37 Forest
10%Late
Heavy Fog
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Overcast
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Normal Weather
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
10%Late
Snowstorm
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
10%Late
Sandstorm
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
10%Late
Raining
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
10%Late
Sandstorm
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
10%Late
Raining
Ballimere Lake
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Ballimere Lake
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Frigid Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Frigid Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
15%Post
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
15%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Foot
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Foot
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Old Cemetery
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Old Cemetery
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Three-Point Pass
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Three-Point Pass
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
or evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Train until Level 42
Step 3Hatterene ✓
Lake of Outrage
ShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
25%Post
Heavy Fog
Lake of Outrage
SwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
25%Post
Heavy Fog
or evolve from Hattrem (Step 2)

Hatterene Guide

In Sword & Shield, 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. Dazzling Gleam with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Steel Wing 2x 64-76% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Hatterene Flash Cannon 2x 34-41% Metal Claw 2x 34-41% View Ferroseed builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Sludge 2x 56-66% Clear Smog 2x 42-51% Smog 2x 29-36% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Move Moves Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Hatterene Acid Spray 2x 25-31% View Stunky builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Poison Sting 2x 17-20% View Roselia builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Steel Wing 2x 59-71% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Hatterene Flash Cannon 2x 29-35% Metal Claw 2x 29-35% View Ferroseed builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Sludge 2x 51-62% Clear Smog 2x 41-49% Smog 2x 25-31% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 21 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Hatterene Venoshock 2x 32-40% Acid Spray 2x 22-26% View Stunky builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Poison Sting 2x 15-18% View Roselia builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Steel Wing 2x 57-67% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 43-51% View Pawniard builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Iron HeadLv. 25 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Hatterene Flash Cannon 2x 29-36% Iron Head 2x 46-55% Metal Claw 2x 29-36% View Ferroseed builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Hatterene Sludge 2x 50-59% Clear Smog 2x 39-47% Smog 2x 26-32% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 21 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Hatterene Venoshock 2x 33-39% Acid Spray 2x 20-24% View Stunky builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 59-70% View Excadrill builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
TM Move Moves Steel WingTM30 Damage vs Hatterene Steel Wing 2x 57-67% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 41-49% View Pawniard builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 49-58% View Durant builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockTM74 HexTM77 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Hatterene Venoshock 2x 31-37% Hex 2x 20-24% Acid Spray 2x 20-24% View Stunky builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 59-70% View Excadrill builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
TM Move Moves Steel WingTM30 Damage vs Hatterene Steel Wing 2x 59-70% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 42-50% View Pawniard builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Hatterene Metal Claw 2x 51-61% View Durant builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockTM74 HexTM77 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Hatterene Venoshock 2x 29-35% Hex 2x 19-23% Acid Spray 2x 19-23% View Stunky builds →

Runerigus GroundGhost	S
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Stealth Rock PoltergeistSTAB HazeUtility Will O Wisp Damage vs Hatterene Poltergeist 2x 75-89% View Runerigus builds →
FerrothornResists Psychic, threatens with Gyro Ball, excellent bulk GrassSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves Leech Seed Knock Off SpikesHazard Gyro Ball Damage vs Hatterene Knock Off 14-17% View Ferrothorn builds →
ToxapexResists Fairy, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald PoisonWater	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves RecoverRecovery ScaldSTAB ToxicUtility HazeUtility Damage vs Hatterene Scald 16-19% View Toxapex builds →
Scizor BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Knock Off RoostRecovery Swords Dance Damage vs Hatterene Bullet Punch 2x 40-47% Knock Off 21-25% View Scizor builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Sludge Bomb TrickUtility Giga Drain Damage vs Hatterene Shadow Ball 2x 81-95% Sludge Bomb 2x 91-108%KO Giga Drain 25-30% View Gengar builds →