Stats & Training
Uxie's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, HP eats the cost. Yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
When Uxie flew, people gained the ability to solve problems. It was the birth of knowledge.
When Uxie flew, people gained the ability to solve problems. It was the birth of knowledge.
Uxie Weakness
Uxie is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Uxie's overall bulk (75/130/130) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x27-33% Pursuit 2x19-24% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x30-35% Thief 2x30-35% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x46-54% Bite 2x35-41% Assurance 2x35-41% Thief 2x35-41% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x32-38% Payback 2x27-32% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x27-32% Thief 2x27-32% Pursuit 2x18-22% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x36-43% U-turn 2x31-37% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x22-27% Feint Attack 2x29-34% Thief 2x29-34% Snarl 2x24-29% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Liepard builds →U-turn 2x27-32% Assurance 2x36-43% Thief 2x36-43% Snarl 2x33-40% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x43-51% Bite 2x33-40% Assurance 2x33-40% Thief 2x33-40% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x31-37% Snarl 2x19-23% Payback 2x27-31% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x34-40% U-turn 2x29-35% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x21-25% Feint Attack 2x28-33% Thief 2x28-33% Snarl 2x24-28% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x43-50% Shadow Claw 2x25-30% Bite 2x34-40% Assurance 2x34-40% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x40-48% Feint Attack 2x29-35% Snarl 2x17-20% Payback 2x25-30% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x28-33% U-turn 2x18-22% Shadow Claw 2x18-22% Assurance 2x24-28% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x31-38% Shadow Ball 2x21-25% U-turn 2x21-25% Feint Attack 2x28-33% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x27-32% Night Slash 2x55-65% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Bite 2x47-56% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x31-36% Night Slash 2x40-48% Shadow Claw 2x27-32% U-turn 2x27-32% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x51-60% Crunch 2x42-50% Shadow Claw 2x26-31% Bite 2x33-40% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x40-48% Feint Attack 2x30-35% Snarl 2x17-21% Payback 2x26-31% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x32-38% Shadow Ball 2x21-25% U-turn 2x21-25% Feint Attack 2x27-32% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x27-32% X-Scissor 2x41-49% Night Slash 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x30-36% Night Slash 2x41-48% Shadow Claw 2x27-32% U-turn 2x27-32% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x51-60% Crunch 2x42-50% Shadow Claw 2x25-29% Bite 2x32-38% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x41-48% Feint Attack 2x30-36% Snarl 2x17-20% Payback 2x25-30% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona's Fire Blast hits Uxie for 42-49%. Scizor's U-turn hits Uxie for 56-66%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain19-23% Fire Blast42-49% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch16-19% Superpower16-19% Pursuit 2x22-26% U Turn 2x56-66% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Jellicent builds →Scald17-20% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x58-68% Draco Meteor47-55% Fire Blast26-31% Flamethrower21-25% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x60-70% Focus Blast15-17% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Uxie is strong overall with 580 total stats as a Psychic legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black 2 & White 2 Uxie Best Moveset
Uxie's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Lightclay gives it extra utility, and the moveset handles sustain. Levitate and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Uxie best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Reflect
- Memento
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Uxie cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Uxie in Black 2 & White 2
Uxie waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Nacrene City for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Uxie in Black 2 & White 2
Uxie Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Uxie is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Reflect with Lightclay is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Uxie's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Uxie has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Levitate on Uxie. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Black 2 & White 2, Uxie fills the pivot role. It's a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Reflect, Memento, Thunder Wave, and Light Screen. Reflect leads at 19% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Uxie has appeared in 13 games since Diamond & Pearl, spanning 7 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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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 4DPDebut
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