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.
According to some sources, this Pokémon provided people with the intelligence necessary to solve various problems.
According to some sources, this Pokémon provided people with the intelligence necessary to solve various problems.
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)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Azelf's Explosion hits Uxie for 41-48%. Gengar deals 78-91% with Shadow Ball.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Flygon builds →Earthquake26-31% Outrage31-37% U Turn 2x24-29% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Azelf builds →Explosion41-48% U Turn 2x23-28% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x78-91% Focus Blast19-23% Explosion28-33% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch21-25% Superpower20-24% U Turn 2x72-85% Pursuit 2x28-33% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Uxie View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake23-27% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
HeartGold & SoulSilver Uxie Best Moveset
Uxie's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Stealth Rock is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Uxie best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 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
How to Get Uxie in HeartGold & SoulSilver
No wild encounters for Uxie in HeartGold & SoulSilver. It's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Uxie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Also found in:
Uxie Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Uxie is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Stealth Rock with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, the best way to handle Uxie: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
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