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#0350 Milotic

Milotic artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
WaterFairy Official games: Water (type changes)
Abilities
Marvel ScaleWhile affected by a status condition, Defense and Special Defense increase by 50%.CompetitiveSharply ups Sp. Atk when its stats are lowered.
Hidden ability
Cute CharmActivation chance increased to 50%.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Water 1 / Dragon
Growth
Erratic
EV yield
2 Sp. Def
Milotic’s base stats
HP95
Attack60
Defense79
Sp. Atk100
Sp. Def125
Speed81
Total540

Where to find it

  • Scripted encounter (Lv. 40): Route 12.

    Talk to the fisherman about the fish-zapper, then refuse to battle Hugo. When shiny Milotic appears, choose to stop it. Guaranteed shiny. One chance: refusing, catching, defeating, fleeing or losing ends its appearance.

See the quest guide: Route 12: the fish-zapper and the shiny Milotic (choose how to stop him).

Evolution

Evolves from Feebas when leveled up while holding Shed Shell during the (4:00–19:59).

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Milotic’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionWater PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
1Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
1FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
1SplashNormalStatus——40The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...
1TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1WrapNormalPhysical159020A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
1Water GunWaterSpecial4010025Blasts the target with water. Does not burn the target.
4Disarming VoiceFairySpecial40—15The user lets out a charming cry that deals emotional damage. It never misses.
8TwisterDragonSpecial7510020Deals damage to the target. Power doubles if the target is using Fly. Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
12Aqua RingWaterStatus——20The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
16AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
20Life DewWaterStatus——10The user scatters mysterious water, restoring its own and its allies’ HP.
24Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010The foe is knocked away, forcing out another party Pokémon. In the wild, the battle ends.
28RecoverNormalStatus——5A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
30MoonblastFairySpecial9510015The user borrows the moon’s power to attack. It may lower the foe’s Sp. Atk.
32Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
36SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
40SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.
44Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
48CoilPoisonStatus——20The user coils up and concentrates. Raises its Attack, Defense, and accuracy.
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial1109010Blasts the target with a huge volume of water.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Milotic can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM72AvalancheIcePhysical759010Hurls hailstones at the target. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM101ScaldWaterSpecial8010015Scalds the target with boiling water. May burn the target.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
TM127Flip TurnWaterPhysical6010020Attacks, then quickly returns to switch with a party Pokémon.
TM128Triple AxelIcePhysical209010Kicks the target three times in succession. Power increases with each hit.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.
HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial409010Traps the target in a whirlpool, damaging it for 2–5 turns.
HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015The user charges at the foe with great force. 20% chance to make it flinch. Also climbs waterfalls.

Move tutors

Moves Milotic can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free

taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Dragon DanceDragonStatus——20The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage.
HazeIceStatus——30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch.
Lunar DancePsychicStatus——10Raises the user’s Sp. Atk and Speed by one stage. The user stays in battle without fainting.

Blackthorn City · Cost: Haban Berry ×1

Blackthorn City

MoonblastFairySpecial9510015The user borrows the moon’s power to attack. It may lower the foe’s Sp. Atk.

Mt. Moon Square · Cost: Moon Stone ×1

Requirements: Mt. Moon Square: Asher's gang and the spring (after the Cascade Badge)

the Clefairy at Mt. Moon Square on Wednesday nights

Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Route 25 · Cost: Free

Route 25

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