Stats & Training
Milotic's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the standard growth curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
Milotic has provided inspiration to many artists. It has even been referred to as the most beautiful Pokémon of all.
It’s said that a glimpse of a Milotic and its beauty will calm any hostile emotions you’re feeling.
Milotic Weakness
Type-wise, Milotic takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Milotic's special bulk (base 125 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
In Sword & Shield, Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Milotic for 66-78%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor66-78% U Turn20-23% Shadow Ball41-48% Flamethrower15-18% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Corviknight builds →U Turn17-20% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Milotic View Leafeon builds →Knock Off33-39% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Stunfisk builds →
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Sword & Shield Evolution
Milotic evolved from Feebas's chain using a held item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Feebas eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Feebas pushed Milotic to 540 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +90. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Milotic to get Feebas eggs easily using 63 partners from the Dragon and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Dragon Breath, Haze and 4 more.
Sword & Shield Milotic Best Moveset
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Milotic's real targets. Adrenalineorb provides extra utility while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Timid nature handle the stat profile. Competitive ties it together.
Best Build
Milotic best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Muddy Water
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Haze
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Confuse Ray and Dragon Breath give Milotic options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Milotic in Sword & Shield
You're catching Feebas first, not Milotic. Feebas appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Milotic in Sword & Shield
The path to Milotic starts with Feebas at Lv. 37-65 via surfing and fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FeebasRoute 2 - High LevelShieldSuper Rod Lv.37-40 Route1%LateRoute 2 - High LevelSwordSuper Rod Lv.37-40 Route1%LateRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostNormal WeatherRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostOvercastRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostSnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostNormal WeatherRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostSnowstormRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostThunderstormRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostIntense SunRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostThunderstormRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostSnowingRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostIntense SunRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostRainingRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostSnowingRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostHeavy FogRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostRainingRoaring-Sea CavesShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostOvercastRoaring-Sea CavesSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave1%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Milotic ✓
Milotic Guide
In Sword & Shield, Milotic works as a tank with 540 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. Muddywater with Adrenalineorb is the standard set.
Marvel Scale is the go-to ability for Milotic. It increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment. Its hidden ability Cute Charm can work in specific setups. Competitive is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Milotic is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 81 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the tank role.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Milotic: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Milotic has been in 16 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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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