Is Hatenna Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Hatenna spawns in the Wild Area and Glimwood Tangle. Psychic heading toward Hatterene at level 42. AbilityAnticipation warns about super-effective moves. The Hatterene payoff is one of the best special attackers in Galar. Start raising before Opal's gym.
Hatenna trades roughly evenly with Milo's team.
Hatenna trades roughly evenly with Nessa's team.
Kabu's team hits Hatenna's weaknesses hard.
Hattrem trades roughly evenly with Bea's team.
Hattrem trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Hattrem trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Hatterene has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.
Hatterene has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Bede's team hits Hatterene's weaknesses hard.
Hatterene trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Hatenna on Motostoke Outskirts (overworld, Lv 22-26). All Weather.
Your Hatenna should hit Level 32 before you reach Bea, at typical leveling pace.
Your Hattrem should hit Level 42 before you reach Piers, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Hatenna in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 28 locations for Hatenna in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Hatenna in SwSh
The path to Hatenna starts with Hatenna at Lv. 22-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Hatenna ✓Stony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%Heavy FogMotostoke OutskirtsLv.22-26OverworldRate 10%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HattremDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldSwordRate 20%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%OvercastDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassSwordRate 15%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Normal WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-37OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassShieldRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SandstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%SandstormDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Hatenna (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into HattereneLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 25%Heavy Fogor evolve from Hattrem (Step 2)
Hatenna Weakness
Hatenna is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Hatenna Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Hatenna
 Stunky PoisonDark | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Nuzleaf builds →Payback 2x72-85% Astonish 2x32-38% | ||
 Golett GroundGhost | D | |
 Nickit Dark | D | |
 Drifloon Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Drifloon builds →Shadow Ball 2x91-108%KO Brutal Swing 2x43-53% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x114-134%KO Lick 2x34-41% Pin Missile 2x29-34% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Vikavolt builds →Bug Buzz 2x193-228%KO Crunch 2x71-85% | ||
 Malamar DarkPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Inkay (Bridge Field Surfing) | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x118-138%KO Lick 2x35-42% Pin Missile 2x30-35% | ||
Malamar DarkPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Inkay (Bridge Field Surfing) | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Vikavolt builds →Bug Buzz 2x192-227%KO Crunch 2x73-86% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x160-189%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x112-132%KO Lick 2x34-40% Pin Missile 2x28-34% | ||
Malamar DarkPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Inkay (Bridge Field Surfing) | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x162-190%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x113-133%KO Lick 2x34-40% Pin Missile 2x27-33% | ||
Malamar DarkPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Inkay (Bridge Field Surfing) | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x166-196%KO Shadow Claw 2x97-115%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x169-199%KO Shadow Claw 2x99-117%KO | ||
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x115-135%KO Shadow Claw 2x76-90% Pin Missile 2x28-34% | ||
 Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Malamar DarkPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Inkay (Bridge Field Surfing) | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Grimmsnarl builds →Foul Play 2x201-236%KO Shadow Claw 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x196-231%KO Shadow Claw 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x186-219%KO Shadow Claw 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x151-178%KO U-turn 2x88-104%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x173-204%KO Shadow Claw 2x102-120%KO | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Grimmsnarl builds →Foul Play 2x201-236%KO Leech Life 2x113-133%KO Shadow Claw 2x99-116%KO | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x156-184%KO U-turn 2x88-104%KO | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x196-231%KO Shadow Claw 2x96-114%KO | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x186-219%KO Shadow Claw 2x108-128%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x173-204%KO Shadow Claw 2x102-120%KO | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Grimmsnarl builds →Foul Play 2x201-236%KO Leech Life 2x113-133%KO Shadow Claw 2x99-116%KO | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x156-184%KO U-turn 2x88-104%KO | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x196-231%KO Shadow Claw 2x96-114%KO | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x186-219%KO Shadow Claw 2x108-128%KO | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x173-204%KO Shadow Claw 2x102-120%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Weavile's Knock Off hits Hatenna for 82-97%. Chandelure's Shadow Ball also KOs at 115-136%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Volcarona builds →Psychic22-26% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x82-97% Ice Shard25-30% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hatenna View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x115-136%KO Energy Ball43-51% Flamethrower64-76% Psychic21-25% | ||
Hatenna Evolutions
Three stages ahead. Hatenna grows into Hattrem, then pushes on to Hatterene. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 245 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
SwSh Hatenna Best Moveset
Psychic pre-evo with AbilityMagic Bounce from the hidden slot reflecting hazards and status moves. 56 Sp. Atk at 39 Speed can't use the trait competitively. Two evolutions from Hatterene's A-tier MoveTrick Room and 136 Sp. Atk.
Best Build
Hatenna best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Nuzzle
- Healing Wish
- Mystical Fire
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding opens up real options for Hatenna. After You and Aromatic Mist come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Psychic and Psyshock and Fairy and Dark coverage and more.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Via the protrusion on its head, it senses other creatures’ emotions. If you don’t have a calm disposition, it will never warm up to you.
If this Pokémon senses a strong emotion, it will run away as fast as it can. It prefers areas without people.
Hatenna Sword & Shield Guide
For Sword & Shield, you can run Hatenna through the first few routes without issues. 265 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Hattrem as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Hatenna joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves