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No. 0795

Pheromosa

Lissome Pokémon

Pheromosa
Official art
BugFighting
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
25 kg 55.1 lbs
Base stat total
570 top 12%
Introduced
Gen VII
Abilities
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
See all 4 entries

Base stats

HP71131–178252–346
Atk137127–207251–410
Def3737–9771–190
SpA137127–207251–410
SpD3737–9771–190
Spe151140–223276–441
Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon
HP71Atk137Def37Spe151SpD37SpA137

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 151). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+223Max203No SP171Min153Scarf334Tailwind446

At max Speed, Pheromosa outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 223Pheromosa · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  2. 203Pheromosa · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  3. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  4. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  5. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  6. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  7. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  8. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  9. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  10. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  11. 171Pheromosa · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  12. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  13. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  14. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  15. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  16. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  17. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  18. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  19. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  20. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Flying4×Fairy2×Fire2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalPoisonRockGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragon

Abilities

  • Beast Boost

    Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexUber

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Pheromosa does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 16

1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
1Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
5LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
10Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15
15Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
20Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
25Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
30Triple KickHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.FightingPhys1090%10
35StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
40AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
45LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
50BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5
55Speed SwapExchanges the user’s Speed with the target’s.PsychicStatus——10
60Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
65Quiver DanceRaises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.BugStatus——20
70High Jump KickIf the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.FightingPhys13090%10

TM / HM / TR 34

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM52BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5
TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM62Speed SwapExchanges the user’s Speed with the target’s.PsychicStatus——10
TM75Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM82ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TR07Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TR61Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TR81Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TR87Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10
TR95Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 3

TutorCoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10
TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10
TutorTriple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Lissome Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
White
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Alola#295Updated Alola#395
  1. Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.

    Ultra Moon
  2. A life-form that lives in another world, its body is thin and supple, but it also possesses great power.

    Ultra Sun
  3. One of the Ultra Beasts. It refuses to touch anything, perhaps because it senses some uncleanness in this world.

    Moon
  4. One of the dangerous Ultra Beasts, it has been spotted running across the land at terrific speeds.

    Sun

Names around the world

Japanese
フェローチェ
Japanese (romaji)
Pheroache
Korean
페로코체
Chinese (Traditional)
費洛美螂
Chinese (Simplified)
费洛美螂
French
Cancrelove
German
Schabelle
Spanish
Pheromosa
Italian
Pheromosa

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Spe
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
0
Base experience
257
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra SpaceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Moon 1 area
  • Verdant CavernStatic encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60