First appearing in the third generation of Pokemon, Milotic is a Water-type Pokemon with high stats, especially regarding Special Defence and Attack. Renowned for its beauty, Milotic is even said to be the most beautiful of all Pokemon
About Milotic
| First appearance in anime | Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode ‘Win, Lose or Drew!’ |
| First appearance in game | Ruby and Sapphire |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Evolution | Feebas-->Milotic |
| Pokedex Entry | Milotic is said to be the most beautiful of all the Pokémon. It has the power to be calm such emotions as anger and hostility to quell bitter feuding. 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. |
Milotic Base stats
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 79 |
| Sp. Attack | 100 |
| Ap. Defense | 125 |
| Speed | 81 |
Appearance of Milotic
Milotic has three colors across its body, red, cream, and blue. A serpentine Pokemon, it navigates with its fins and tails. The color scheme of a Milotic is primarily blue at the tail, cream at the middle, and red at the head and antennae.
Behavior of Milotic
Milotics are shown to be very peaceful Pokemon, arriving where there is conflict to attempt to bring it to a peaceful resolution. They can emit a blast that quells the anger and rage of both people and Pokemon, calming all those around them.
Strengths and Weaknesses
With a low general Attack stat, it’s important to prioritize moves that rely on Special Attack and Defense, as Milotic excels in those. Being a Water-type, Milotic is a great choice for opponents that are Ground, Rock, or Fire types. Just be sure to watch out for Pokemon with Grass and Electric moves, as they can quickly put Milotic out of commission.
Shiny Milotic
A Shiny Milotic is drastically different from its normal counterpart, its coloration almost an inverse of the usual color palette. A shiny Milotic keeps the cream middle and red antenne, but their fin is now blue and their tail is predominantly yellow. To acquire a Shiny Milotic of your own, you must either find a shiny Feebas, hatch one from an egg, or find someone to trade one with.
Best moveset for Milotic
| Scald | Recover |
| Toxic | Refresh |
This moveset is all about buffs, debuffs, and keeping Milotic on the battlefield for as long as possible. Scald does fair damage and has a small chance to burn a target despite being a water move. Recover and Refresh go hand in hand, as Recover heals 50% of Milotics’ HP, while Refresh cures the Burn, Poison, and Paralysis debuffs without using an item. Pair this with leftovers, and your Milotic will recover 1/16 of its max HP after every turn.
| Scald | Recover |
| Haze | Ice Beam |
Though similar in purpose, this moveset is more offensive, disregarding playing it safe and emphasizing Ice and Water-based moves. The haze will eliminate all stat changes, be it positive or negative, so use it with caution. Ice beam fires a damaging beam with a small change to freeze your opponent.
How to catch Milotic in Pokemon Go?
Milotic can be a hard find in Pokemon Go, even harder to catch. There are sightings and raids you can attempt, but a slow but guaranteed way to acquire a Milotic is to catch and collect Feebas. Get 100 Feebas candies, and walk with Feebas as your buddy for at least 20km, and your Feebas will be ready to evolve into Milotic
Trivia
- Milotic is based on the legends of sea serpents and mermaids
- Milotic can both swim in the water, and float in the air while on land
- Milotic has the ability to change colors, although this is rarely seen.
- Milotic is regarded as the world’s most beautiful Pokemon
FAQs
Q. Is Milotic a good defender?
With a high Special Defense stat, Milotic excels at taking damage without getting knocked out. Should you compliment Milotic’s moveset with defensive moves and items, this Pokemon can stay on the battlefield for quite a while.
Q. What is Milotic's weakness?
Grass and Electric types can make quick work of Milotic, so it is important to have high defense moves or potions on hand should you find yourself in a tight situation.
Q. What is Milotic’s Hidden Ability?
Milotic’s hidden ability is Cute Charm, if the opponent Pokemon is the opposite gender of Milotic, each attack has a 30% chance of the opponent being infatuated with Milotic, rendering them unable to attack.
Conclusion
A beautiful Pokemon with exceptionally high stats in the Special Attack and Defense categories, Milotic can be a great asset to any team. Although hard to catch and evolve, the effort will be worth it, as its moveset ensures it can both stay on the battlefield and dish an impressive amount of damage to opponents.
