Stats & Training
Attack leads and Sp. Atk gets almost nothing. That's Passimian's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.
This Pokémon battles by throwing hard berries. It won’t obey a Trainer who throws Poké Balls without skill.
The boss chooses 10 members of the group to go out hunting. The hunting party will evenly split the food they find with the rest of the group.
Passimian Weakness
Type-wise, Passimian takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Passimian's physical bulk (base 90 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
In Scarlet & Violet, Flutter Mane can KO Passimian with Moonblast (141-166%). Hitmontop's Close Combat hits Passimian for 53-63%.
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x141-166%KO Shadow Ball59-70% Dazzling Gleam 2x119-140%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Close Combat53-63% Mach Punch18-21% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Ambipom builds →U Turn10-12% Knock Off9-11% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt87-102%KO Volt Switch67-79% Shadow Ball51-60% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Vullaby builds →Knock Off10-11% Heat Wave15-17% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Passimian 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 Passimian easily with 206 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Feint, Knock Off and 3 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Passimian Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Passimian comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Defiant adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Passimian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Passimian can spread damage across 12 types, with Normal and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Focus Punch and Close Combat keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Passimian Locations
Passimian tops out at low spawn rates across 4 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Passimian in Scarlet & Violet
Catching Passimian takes patience. The 4 walking encounters at Lv. 25-50 all have low spawn rates, so pick one location and stay put for the best odds.
Passimian Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Passimian B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 490 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Receiver is the go-to ability for Passimian. It when an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability. Its hidden ability Defiant can work in specific setups.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Passimian is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Close Combat, Knock Off, U Turn, and Gunkshot. Close Combat leads at 24% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Passimian joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 7SMDebut
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