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.
They form groups of roughly 20 individuals. Their mutual bond is remarkable—they will never let down a comrade.
They battle with hard berries for weapons. Their techniques are passed from the boss to the group, generation upon generation.
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 |
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Salamence builds →Fly 2x83-98% Zen Headbutt 2x49-58% | ||
 Necrozma Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Necrozma builds →Prismatic Laser 2x191-225%KO Psycho Cut 2x54-63% Confusion 2x61-72% Stored Power 2x26-31% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Drifblim builds →Acrobatics 2x35-41% Gust 2x38-45% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Archeops builds →Wing Attack 2x58-69% Pluck 2x58-69% Acrobatics 2x54-63% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Passimian with Dazzling Gleam (93-110%). Tapu Lele threatens a KO with Moonblast (138-162%).
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt52-62% Volt Switch41-48% Dazzling Gleam 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x138-162%KO Psyshock 2x116-136%KO Psychic 2x131-154%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Gliscor builds →Earthquake33-39% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x85-100%KO Shadow Ball25-30% Thunderbolt28-33% Moonblast 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Passimian View Staraptor builds →U Turn11-14% Close Combat40-47% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Feint, Iron Head, Quick Attack and 3 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Passimian Best Moveset
Click U-turn, bring in a teammate, repeat. Passimian's pivot game is backed by Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed and max Attack and Speed EVs. Defiant works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Passimian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Feint and Iron Head give Passimian options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Close Combat and Focus Blast. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sun & Moon Passimian Locations
Passimian tops out at moderate rates across 3 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 Sun & Moon
Catching Passimian takes patience. The 3 walking encounters at Lv. 18-21 all have low spawn rates, so pick one location and stay put for the best odds.
Passimian Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Passimian C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 490 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Close Combat with Assault Vest 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 Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Close Combat, U Turn, Gunkshot, and Rock Slide. Close Combat leads at 21% 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.
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 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