For the Legends: Arceus meta, At 480 BST, Phione is built different. We rank it D-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.

What is Phione weak to?

In Legends: Arceus, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Breloom (Grass) when using Phione. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is the best ability for Phione?

Hydration cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. That's the one you want on Phione. It's the only ability Phione has.

What role does Phione play in battle?

In Legends: Arceus, Phione fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

What counters Phione?

For Legends: Arceus, Phione has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric and Grass-type attackers hit hardest.

Phione - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Phione's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.

Base Stats

Above

HP80

Attack80

Defense80

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def80

Speed80

Total480

Details

Catch Rate

Difficult30 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height0.4 m

Weight3.1 kg

Base XP216

Abilities

Hydration

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

EV Yield

HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training source

Pokedex Entries

Can be seen floating offshore during seasons when the seas are warm. Its azure body blends in with the ocean waters—logic suggests this is a defense mechanism against natural predators.

Legends: Arceus

Phione Weakness

Electric and Grass moves hit Phione for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Phione can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Phione Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Phione in Legends: Arceus (Best Counters)

Tangrowth Grass	A
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Phione Absorb 2x 29-38% View Tangrowth builds →
Leafeon Grass	A
Available Move Moves LeafageLv. 1 Damage vs Phione Leafage 2x 50-63% View Leafeon builds →
Shaymin Grass	C
Obtain MethodFloaro Gardens Interact Encounter Available Move Moves LeafageLv. 1 Damage vs Phione Leafage 2x 50-63% View Shaymin builds →
Carnivine Grass	C
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Phione Absorb 2x 29-38% View Carnivine builds →
Cherrim Grass	C
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Phione Absorb 2x 29-38% View Cherrim builds →

Legends: Arceus Evolution

What you see is what you get. Phione sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and no compatible partners from two egg groups. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#489PhioneDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Arceus Phione Best Moveset

Best Build

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Phione's options are limited here. You've got Hydro Pump and Water Pulse for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Water hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bubble

D4010030Water

Lv 6

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 12

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Lv 19

Acid Armor

D——20Poison

Lv 27

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Lv 36

Moonblast

C9510015Fairy

Lv 46

Take Heart

———10Psychic

Lv 57

Hydro Pump

C110805Water

TM Moves

Phione can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Phione doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

Tutor

Dazzling Gleam

C8010010Fairy

Tutor

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Rest

C——10Psychic

Tutor

Swift

D60—20Normal

Tutor

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

How to Get Phione in Legends: Arceus

You'll find Phione at Seaside Hollow as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.

Best Locations to Catch Phione in Legends: Arceus

Seaside Hollow

Interact with Pokemon Cave

Limited

Request: The Sea's Legend

Phione Guide

For the Legends: Arceus meta, At 480 BST, Phione is built different. We rank it D-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.
In Legends: Arceus, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Breloom (Grass) when using Phione. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Hydration cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. That's the one you want on Phione. It's the only ability Phione has.
In Legends: Arceus, Phione fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Legends: Arceus, Phione has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric and Grass-type attackers hit hardest.

Game Availability

As a Mythical Pokemon, Phione has limited availability — 12 games since its debut in Diamond & Pearl. Typically obtained through special events or in-game quests rather than standard encounters.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Zarude DarkGrass	A
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves Darkest Lariat Power Whip U Turn Close Combat Damage vs Phione U Turn 29-34% Close Combat 50-58% View Zarude builds →
Regieleki Electric	A
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch ProtectPriority ElectrowebSTAB ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Phione Volt Switch 2x 77-91% Electroweb 2x 61-72% Thunderbolt 2x 99-117%KO View Regieleki builds →
Raikou Electric	B
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Scald Volt Switch Calm Mind Damage vs Phione Thunderbolt 2x 108-128%KO Scald 16-19% Volt Switch 2x 85-100%KO View Raikou builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	C
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Bullet Seed SporeUtility Mach Punch Swords Dance Damage vs Phione Bullet Seed 2x 34-40% Mach Punch 27-31% View Breloom builds →