Stats & Training
Pyukumuku's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs and follows a fast 800K XP curve.
The tradition known as Pyukumuku chucking started from the custom of throwing Pyukumuku back into the sea after they wash onshore.
Its entire body is covered in its own slime. If you accidentally step on one, you’ll slip, and it will get mad and smack you!
Pyukumuku Weakness
Pyukumuku's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Pyukumuku's overall bulk (55/130/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Sceptile Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyukumuku View Sceptile builds →Leaf Storm 2x95-113%KO Leaf Blade 2x56-67% Mega Drain 2x31-37% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyukumuku View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x92-108%KO Leaf Blade 2x68-81% Razor Leaf 2x43-51% Leafage 2x31-37% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyukumuku View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 2x86-102%KO Solar Beam 2x86-102%KO Petal Blizzard 2x55-65% Razor Leaf 2x35-42% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyukumuku View Leafeon builds →Leaf Blade 2x70-83% Giga Drain 2x37-44% Magical Leaf 2x31-37% Razor Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
 Lurantis Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pyukumuku View Lurantis builds →Solar Blade 2x92-108%KO Petal Blizzard 2x68-81% Leaf Blade 2x68-81% Razor Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (91-107%).
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pyukumuku View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x91-107%KO Volt Switch 2x70-83% Dazzling Gleam40-47% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Pyukumuku is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pyukumuku easily with 95 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group. Pass egg moves like Bestow, Endure, Spite and 2 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pyukumuku Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Pyukumuku sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Recover handles sustain while Unaware does work passively.
Best Build
Pyukumuku best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Block
- Soak
- Recover
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Purify
- Unknown
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Bestow and Endure on Pyukumuku. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Water STAB, they expand what Pyukumuku can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pyukumuku Locations
high spawn rates in mid-game water routes across 12 locations. Pyukumuku's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Pyukumuku in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
12 spots to find Pyukumuku at Lv. 16-55 via surfing and gift. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun versions, so filter by your copy below.
Pyukumuku Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Rotom (Electric) and Breloom (Grass) when using Pyukumuku. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 5 Speed, Pyukumuku won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, it depends on your team. Pyukumuku at 410 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Don't let Pyukumuku's 410 base stat total fool you. Unaware is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support. Block with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Run Unaware on Pyukumuku. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Pyukumuku also gets Innards Out, but they don't compare.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Water typing gives Pyukumuku 4 resistances. Base 130 Defense is the standout stat. 410 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Pyukumuku has appeared in 3 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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