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Milotic

Tender Pokémon

Milotic
Official art
Water
Height
6.2 m 20′04″
Weight
162 kg 357.1 lbs
Base stat total
540 Higher than 86% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Champions#20 Doubles = · #56 Singles ▲1Usual set Leftovers · Modest · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2Full set →
Pokédex entrySoulSilver / Shield
It’s said that a glimpse of a MILOTIC and its beauty will calm any hostile emotions you’re feeling.
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Base stats

HP95170–202300–394
Atk6072–123112–240
Def7989–144146–282
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD125130–194229–383
Spe8190–146150–287
Total540Higher than 86% of Pokémon
HP95Atk60Def79Spe81SpD125SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 81); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+146Max133No SP101Min90Scarf219Tailwind292

At max Speed, Milotic outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 146Milotic · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  19. 133Milotic · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101Milotic · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#20 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (59.2%) · (98.9%) · Modest (37.8%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (8.2%)

Moves Protect, Scald, Ice Beam, Icy Wind

Singles

#56 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (59.3%) · (76.8%) · Bold (46.5%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (21.7%)

Moves Scald, Recover, Ice Beam, Mirror Coat

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

11.86% of teams · rank #15 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Stat Alignment
Calm
Stat Points
32 HP / 29 Def / 5 SpD
  1. Protect
  2. Scald
  3. Ice Beam
  4. Muddy Water

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players12.11%
  • Rated 1500+13%
  • Rated 1630+12.5%
  • Rated 1760+11.86%

Usage by month

Apr 202611.86%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.3%
  • 0.7%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Calm 32 HP / 29 Def / 5 SpD5.4%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD3.9%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA2.7%
  • Calm 32 HP / 27 Def / 5 SpD / 2 Spe2.4%
  • Calm 31 HP / 15 Def / 12 SpD / 8 Spe2.2%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Replica Team codes

  • Mega Charizard Yby LenVGC · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    CharizardVenusaurGarchompMiloticGardevoirIncineroar
    QGYAG5WE3CSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

  1. #0349FeebasWater
    1. Trade holding Prism Scale
      #0350MiloticWater

Moves

Level up 19

EvoWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
1FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15
1SplashNo competitive use.NormalStatus——40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20
4Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
8Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
12Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
16AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
20Life DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.WaterStatus——10
24Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
28RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
32Aqua TailNo additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
36SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
40SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
44Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
48CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.PoisonStatus——20
52Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 7

EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
EggDragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
EggHazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
EggHypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
EggMirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20
EggMistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
EggTickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

Biology

It is considered the most beautiful Pokémon of all, to the point of distracting and soothing potential opponents.

Design & origin

Milotic is based on the oarfish.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Tender Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Pink
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Sea
Original Hoenn#141Original Sinnoh#139Extended Sinnoh#139New Hoenn#146Original Alola#156Original Akala#083Updated Alola#190Updated Akala#091Galar#153Crown Tundra#189Kitakami#159Hyperspace#049

  1. Its dwelling place is the bottom of big lakes. Those who behold its loveliness are said to have their hearts purified.

    Ultra Moon

  2. While Milotic is said to be the most beautiful Pokémon, Trainers who like Feebas and have raised it are seemingly disappointed by Milotic.

    Ultra Sun

  3. It lives at the bottom of clear lakes. In times of war, it shows itself, which soothes people’s minds and hearts.

    Moon

  4. Milotic has provided inspiration to many artists. It has even been referred to as the most beautiful Pokémon of all.

    Sun · Sword

  5. Milotic live at the bottom of large lakes. When this Pokémon’s body glows a vivid pink, it releases a pulsing wave of energy that brings soothing calm to troubled hearts.

    Alpha Sapphire

  6. It’s said that a glimpse of a MILOTIC and its beauty will calm any hostile emotions you’re feeling.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield

  7. Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  8. It is the world’s most beautiful Pokémon. There are many works of art featuring MILOTIC.

    Pearl · Y

  9. When people bicker, it is said to arise from the depths of lakes to becalm violent hearts.

    Diamond

  10. MILOTIC is breathtakingly beautiful. Those that see it are said to forget their combative spirits.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · X

  11. It is said to live at the bottom of large lakes. Considered to be the most beautiful of all Pokémon, it has been depicted in paintings and statues.

    Emerald

  12. MILOTIC live at the bottom of large lakes. When this Pokémon’s body glows a vivid pink, it releases a pulsing wave of energy that brings soothing calm to restless spirits.

    Sapphire

  13. MILOTIC is said to be the most beautiful of all the Pokémon. It has the power to becalm such emotions as anger and hostility to quell bitter feuding.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Milotic
Japanese
ミロカロス
Japanese (romaji)
Milokaross
Korean
밀로틱
Chinese (Traditional)
美納斯
Chinese (Simplified)
美纳斯
French
Milobellus
German
Milotic
Spanish
Milotic
Italian
Milotic

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

2 SpD
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
189
Erratic

Breeding

Water 1Dragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Milotic
♂ Male
Female Milotic
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Feebas: Trade holding Prism Scale.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 67
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 67
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 7 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 7 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
White 2 1 area
  • Road 1Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Black 2 1 area
  • Road 1Fishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
White 1 area
  • Road 1Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70
Black 1 area
  • Road 1Fishing in dark spots · Lv 45–70

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.