Stats & Training
Bulk defines Miltank's stat line. Defense and Speed anchor the defensive side, but Sp. Atk can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs.
It gives over five gallons of milk daily. Its sweet milk is enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. People who can’t drink milk turn it into yogurt and eat it instead.
Miltank Weakness
Fighting moves hit Miltank for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Miltank's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x116-138%KO Brick Break 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x56-67% Vital Throw 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x112-132%KO Sky Uppercut 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x121-143%KO Dynamic Punch 2x81-95% Sky Uppercut 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x61-72% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x97-115%KO Cross Chop 2x66-78% Dynamic Punch 2x66-78% Submission 2x52-62% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x36-43% Arm Thrust 2x10-13% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x34-41% Arm Thrust 2x11-14% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x82-96% Revenge 2x34-41% Karate Chop 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x66-79% Vital Throw 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x19-23% Arm Thrust 2x10-12% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x83-99% Vital Throw 2x39-47% Revenge 2x35-41% Karate Chop 2x30-36% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x67-80% Vital Throw 2x32-39% Rock Smash 2x20-25% Arm Thrust 2x9-11% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x83-99% Vital Throw 2x42-50% Revenge 2x35-42% Karate Chop 2x30-37% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x66-78% Vital Throw 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x19-23% Arm Thrust 2x9-10% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x118-139%KO Brick Break 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x83-98% Cross Chop 2x55-65% Submission 2x46-54% Vital Throw 2x41-48% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x66-78% Vital Throw 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Arm Thrust 2x9-11% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x118-139%KO Brick Break 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x83-98% Cross Chop 2x55-65% Submission 2x46-54% Brick Break 2x42-50% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x66-78% Brick Break 2x35-41% Vital Throw 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
In Emerald, Claydol's Explosion hits Miltank for 40-47%. Regice's Ice Beam hits Miltank for 43-51%. Moltres deals 50-59% with Flamethrower.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin8-10% Earthquake24-28% Explosion40-47% Psychic24-28% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Regice builds →Ice Beam43-51% Thunderbolt29-34% Explosion25-30% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Moltres builds →Flamethrower50-59% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Charizard builds →Fire Blast55-65% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Miltank View Gyarados builds →Earthquake24-28% | ||
Emerald Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Miltank is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Miltank with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Endure, Helping Hand and 5 more to offspring.
Emerald Miltank Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Miltank's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and spread EVs back that up. Thickfat rounds out the package.
Best Build
Miltank best EVs are HP and Attack
Support Moveset
- Milk Drink
- Heal Bell
- Body Slam
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Miltank can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Rock and Ice. The offense anchors on Hyper Beam and Double-Edge while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Emerald Miltank Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Miltank in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Miltank in Emerald
Miltank Guide
In Emerald, Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Miltank. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Milkdrink with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Emerald, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Miltank. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Sap Sipper is what you want on Miltank. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Thick Fat, Scrappy) work on paper but Sap Sipper is what makes Miltank worth using.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Miltank is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
In Emerald, run Milkdrink, Heal Bell, Body Slam, and Thunder Wave on Miltank. Milkdrink is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Miltank spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 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