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Morpeko

Two-Sided Pokémon

Full Belly Mode
Morpeko official artwork
Official art

Morpeko is an Electric/Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Bug and Fairy, with a base stat total of 436. In Pokémon Champions it’s #179 on the Doubles ladder and #165 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
3 kg 6.6 lbs
Base stat total
436 Higher than 48% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#179 Doubles ▼5 · #165 Singles ▲2Usual set Focus Sash · Jolly · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
It carries electrically roasted seeds with it as if they’re precious treasures. No matter how much it eats, it always gets hungry again in short order.
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Base stats

HP58133–165226–320
Atk95103–161175–317
Def5870–121108–236
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD5870–121108–236
Spe97105–163179–322
Total436Higher than 48% of Pokémon
HP58Atk95Def58Spe97SpD58SpA70

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 Spe.

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Type matchups

ElectricDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Bug (because of Dark)Fairy (because of Dark)Fighting (because of Dark)Ground (because of Electric)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)Electric (because of Electric)Flying (because of Electric)Ghost (because of Dark)Steel (because of Electric)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalPoisonRockFireWaterGrassIceDragon

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 97); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+163Max149No SP117Min105Scarf244Tailwind326

At max Speed, Morpeko outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Morpeko against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
163Morpeko · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149Morpeko · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Morpeko · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
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

#179 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (71.4%) · (100.0%) · Jolly (48.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (49.0%)

MovesAura WheelFake OutProtectEndeavor

Singles

#165 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (83.7%) · (100.0%) · Adamant (54.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (63.8%)

MovesAura WheelProtectEndeavorQuick Attack

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

Usage over time

Values
Morpeko, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.1% of teams · rank #201 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Aura Wheel
  2. Ice Fang
  3. Psychic Fangs
  4. Protect

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe97.2%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 2 Def / 3 SpD / 29 Spe2.6%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe0.2%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe0%

These 4 cover 100.0% of its sets.

Most common partners

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

Evolution

Morpeko does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30
5LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
10Power Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.DarkPhys20100%10
15Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
20FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.DarkStatus—100%15
25Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
30Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20
35TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
40AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
45Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
50Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
55Aura WheelMorpeko: Electric; Hangry: Dark; 100% +1 Spe.ElectricPhys110100%10
60ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15

Egg moves 8

EggCharge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
EggParting ShotLowers target's Atk, Sp. Atk by 1. User switches.DarkStatus—100%20
EggQuashForces the target to move last this turn.DarkStatus—100%15
EggRapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40
EggSuper FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
EggSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
EggTickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

Biology

Morpeko are rodent Pokémon with electric abilities; the electricity that they generate causes them to become hungry. When they get extremely hungry, they also become violent.

Design & origin

Morpeko are seemingly based on hamsters and guinea pigs.

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

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Two-Sided Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Yellow
—
Galar#344Isle of Armor#104Crown Tundra#157Kitakami#095Hyperspace#070
  1. It carries electrically roasted seeds with it as if they’re precious treasures. No matter how much it eats, it always gets hungry again in short order.

    Shield
  2. As it eats the seeds stored up in its pocket-like pouches, this Pokémon is not just satisfying its constant hunger. It’s also generating electricity.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Morpeko
Japanese
モルペコ
Japanese (romaji)
Morpeko
Korean
모르페코
Chinese (Traditional)
莫魯貝可
Chinese (Simplified)
莫鲁贝可
French
Morpeko
German
Morpeko
Spanish
Morpeko
Italian
Morpeko

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

2 Spe
180 ≈23.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
153
Medium

Breeding

FieldFairy
♂ 50%♀ 50%
10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Shield 6 areas
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
Sword 6 areas
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44

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.