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Generation III · #0350 — Tender Pokémon
Milotic, known as the Tender Pokémon, stands as one of the most celebrated Water-type creatures in the entire Pokédex, earning its reputation as arguably the most beautiful Pokémon ever discovered. Introduced in Generation III, this serpentine aquatic Pokémon has captivated trainers and scholars alike with its mesmerizing appearance and gentle demeanor. With a National Pokédex number of 350, Milotic represents the evolutionary pinnacle of the humble Feebas, transforming from an ugly, finned fish into an elegant creature that has inspired countless paintings, statues, and artistic works throughout human culture. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Milotic possesses remarkable supernatural abilities, including the power to calm even the most violent conflicts and soothe turbulent emotions through the simple act of being observed. Standing at an impressive 6.2 meters in length and weighing 162 kilograms, this Water-type combines grace with substantial physical presence, making it a formidable presence both in the wild and in competitive Pokémon battles.
Base Stats
Height
6.2m
Weight
162.0kg
Category
Tender Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
squiggle
Habitat
waters-edge
Abilities
Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Milotic Biology & Physical Characteristics
Milotic exhibits a distinctly serpentine body plan characteristic of aquatic dragon-like Pokémon, featuring a primarily cream-colored body with striking red eyes and long, pinkish antennae extending from above its eyes. The most distinctive biological features are the hair-like fins above its eyes that begin thin and gradually thicken toward their tips, reaching nearly half the length of Milotic's entire body—a feature that is notably longer and more pronounced in female specimens than their male counterparts. Its relatively small head is crowned with a straight spike, while three black dots run down either side of its neck, serving a gill-like function for aquatic respiration. The lower body transitions into a striking pattern of blue and pink diamond-shaped scales, each outlined in black, creating a segmented appearance that provides both structural support and visual beauty. Milotic's tail is perhaps its most impressive feature, consisting of four large, blue fins with pink ovals at their centers that overlap slightly in a fan-like arrangement. Most remarkably, Milotic's scales possess the unique property of being iridescent—they are described as rainbow-colored and capable of changing hue depending on the viewing angle, a trait that has only been fully documented in Pokémon Battle Revolution and contributes significantly to its legendary beauty.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Milotic Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Milotic maintains a balanced gender distribution of exactly 50% male to 50% female across all populations, providing equal breeding opportunities regardless of trainer preference or team composition needs. The species belongs to both the Water 1 and Dragon egg groups, a dual classification that reflects its serpentine, dragon-like physical characteristics while acknowledging its aquatic nature, making it compatible with a wide variety of breeding partners across these two groups. Female Milotic are visually distinguishable from males through notably longer eyebrow-like fin structures extending from their heads, a sexual dimorphism that serves both aesthetic and potentially communicative functions within the species. The breeding process results in eggs requiring twenty hatch cycles to produce viable Feebas offspring, representing a substantial incubation period that reflects Milotic's status as a premium, carefully-nurtured Pokémon. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that Milotic maintains positive dispositions toward their trainers without extraordinary effort, though the species still benefits from consistent care and affection. In the context of competitive breeding for optimal Pokémon, the combination of Milotic's Special Defense EV yield of 2, its slow-then-very-fast growth rate, and its dual egg group membership creates interesting opportunities for trainers seeking to produce offspring with specific competitive attributes. The gender balance and egg group flexibility make Milotic an accessible breeding option for players pursuing competitive advantages without inherent disadvantage based on gender luck.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
+608 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
Milotic Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Milotic's evolution from Feebas represents one of the Pokémon franchise's most dramatic and meaningful transformations, occurring only when specific conditions regarding beauty and care are met. In the original Generation III games, Feebas evolves into Milotic when leveled up with its Beauty condition raised to maximum through the consumption of Beauty-boosting Poffins or Berries, creating a mechanic that emphasizes grooming, affection, and aesthetic appreciation rather than simple combat capability. This unique evolution method was later streamlined in Generation V and beyond, allowing trainers to evolve Feebas by trading it while holding a Prism Scale, a special item that symbolizes the transformation from an ordinary aquatic creature into something truly extraordinary. The evolution process itself could be interpreted as a metaphorical journey, reflecting the Buddhist and philosophical concepts of inner transformation and the realization of hidden potential—a narrative that Milotic's status as the world's most beautiful Pokémon reinforces. The requirement for beauty-based evolution rather than traditional leveling or combat prowess distinguishes Milotic from most other Water-type evolutions and underscores the game's acknowledgment that not all value in Pokémon relationships centers on battling power. Notably, Milotic has never received a Mega Evolution form despite its popularity, suggesting that it represents a completed form requiring no further transformation.
Where to Find
unova route 1
unova
+5 more
Milotic Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Milotic inhabits the deepest regions of large lakes and bodies of fresh water, typically residing at considerable depths where few other Pokémon venture. Ancient records and Pokédex entries consistently describe Milotic as responding to human conflict and emotional turmoil, allegedly arising from the depths of lakes when people engage in bitter feuding or violent disputes. When it emerges, Milotic emanates a peaceful, almost transcendent presence that has been documented to calm hostile feelings and restore harmony to fractured relationships. In some accounts, Milotic's body glows with a vivid pink luminescence while releasing pulsing waves of soothing energy that bring tranquility to restless spirits. The species is described as so naturally gentle and benevolent that merely catching a glimpse of Milotic causes individuals to forget their combative impulses entirely, effectively neutralizing aggression through pure aesthetic influence. Its behavior patterns suggest a highly intelligent, empathetic creature that may possess some level of awareness regarding human emotions and conflicts, choosing to intervene only when necessary to restore peace. Milotic's preference for solitude in deep waters indicates a contemplative, serene nature that avoids unnecessary conflict.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
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.
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.
MILOTIC is breathtakingly beautiful. Those that see it are said to forget their combative spirits.
Generation IV
When people bicker, it is said to arise from the depths of lakes to becalm violent hearts.
It is the world’s most beautiful Pokémon. There are many works of art featuring MILOTIC.
Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle.
It’s said that a glimpse of a MILOTIC and its beauty will calm any hostile emotions you’re feeling.
Generation V
Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle.
Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle.
Generation VI
Milotic is breathtakingly beautiful. Those that see it are said to forget their combative spirits.
It is the world’s most beautiful Pokémon. There are many works of art featuring Milotic.
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.
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.
Generation VII
Milotic has provided inspiration to many artists. It has even been referred to as the most beautiful Pokémon of all.
While Milotic is said to be the most beautiful Pokémon, Trainers who like Feebas and have raised it are seemingly disappointed by Milotic.
It lives at the bottom of clear lakes. In times of war, it shows itself, which soothes people’s minds and hearts.
Its dwelling place is the bottom of big lakes. Those who behold its loveliness are said to have their hearts purified.
Generation VIII
Milotic has provided inspiration to many artists. It has even been referred to as the most beautiful Pokémon of all.
It’s said that a glimpse of a Milotic and its beauty will calm any hostile emotions you’re feeling.
Milotic Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Milotic's name derives from 'milo,' potentially referencing the ancient Greek athlete Milo of Croton famous for his exceptional beauty and strength, combined with 'aquatic' or similar water-related terminology, producing a name that encapsulates both elegance and aquatic nature. The Japanese name, Milokaross, appears to blend similar etymological roots with possible references to Greek and Latin linguistic elements. The creature's visual design draws inspiration from both traditional Asian dragon imagery and the mythological concept of the water serpent, creating a hybrid aesthetic that feels both fantastical and grounded in cultural traditions. The rainbow-hued, iridescent scales reference both actual biological phenomena like those seen in certain fish species and the symbolic use of rainbows in art and mythology to represent beauty transcending ordinary perception. The fan-like tail structure evokes both the formal beauty of East Asian art forms and the practical fin structures of actual fish, demonstrating thoughtful biological verisimilitude within a fantastical context. Milotic's cream-colored body contrasts beautifully with its blue and pink diamond-patterned lower sections, employing a color palette that suggests both nobility and natural beauty while remaining visually distinctive in gameplay. The creature's overall silhouette—graceful, elongated, and serpentine—deliberately invokes associations with elegance, fluidity, and peaceful power, distinguishing it from more aggressive or chaotic Pokémon designs.
Learnable Moves
Milotic can learn 90 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alluring voice | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| aqua ring | water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| coil | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flip turn | water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| life dew | water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mirror coat | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| refresh | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| triple axel | ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| wrap | normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 |
Milotic Competitive Battle Guide
Milotic functions as a defensive bulwark in competitive Pokémon battles, distinguished by exceptional Special Defense stats reaching 125 at base, the highest defensive stat on its frame and substantially above average for Water-type Pokémon. Its Special Attack base of 100 provides reliable offensive capability while maintaining respectable bulk, supported by 95 HP and 79 Defense to create a well-rounded defensive profile with a total base stat sum of 540—placing it in the mid-tier range of competitive viability. The signature ability Marvel Scale provides Milotic with a passive defensive advantage, increasing Defense to 1.5 times its normal value whenever the user suffers any major status ailment including paralysis, poison, burn, freeze, or sleep, effectively transforming status conditions that would cripple other Pokémon into defensive boosts. The hidden ability Competitive offers an entirely different strategic approach, raising Special Attack by two stages whenever any of Milotic's stats are lowered by opposing effects, allowing it to turn stat reduction attempts into offensive threats and punish competitive strategies built around stat manipulation. The standard ability Cute Charm, available to all Pokémon in standard play, grants a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact, providing a subtle defensive utility. Milotic's movepool supports both defensive and offensive roles, with access to moves like Recover for sustained longevity, Scald for reliable Water-type coverage, and Icy Wind providing utility control. Its Speed stat of 81 positions Milotic as moderately quick without being exceptional, encouraging the use of priority moves or defensive play patterns that leverage its defensive strengths rather than outspeed-dependent strategies.
Commonly Asked Questions About Milotic
What type is Milotic?
Milotic is a water type Pokemon.
What does Milotic evolve from?
Milotic evolved from feebas.
What are Milotic's weaknesses?
Milotic is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Where can I find Milotic?
Milotic can be found in unova route 1 (unova).
Milotic Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Milotic has achieved remarkable cultural significance within the Pokémon franchise and broader popular culture, becoming the go-to reference point for visual beauty and aesthetic perfection within the Pokédex hierarchy. The Pokémon has inspired countless artistic works including paintings, statues, sculptures, and other media across multiple regions within the Pokémon world itself, with Pokédex entries from Emerald and Pearl specifically noting that Milotic has been extensively featured in human artistic traditions—a distinction shared by relatively few Pokémon species. Tournament appearances and competitive usage have solidified Milotic's reputation as a symbol of grace under pressure, embodying both physical elegance and strategic sophistication in gameplay contexts. The transformation narrative from Feebas to Milotic has resonated with Pokémon players as a metaphor for personal growth, self-improvement, and the realization of hidden potential, encouraging trainers to invest in seemingly undesirable creatures with the faith that dedication and proper care yield extraordinary results. In the anime series and manga adaptations, Milotic frequently appears as a rare, prestigious Pokémon commanded by experienced trainers or used symbolically to represent harmony and peaceful resolution of conflicts. Its use as a motif representing beauty, tranquility, and philosophical wisdom has extended into merchandise, trading card game artwork, and special Pokédex illustrations featuring Milotic in serene lake settings. The creature's reputation for calming violent emotions has made it a cultural touchstone for concepts of inner peace and emotional regulation, particularly in discussions of Pokémon that represent aspirational psychological states.
Where to Find Milotic in Every Pokémon Game
Milotic's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon game generations and platforms, though it remains consistently obtainable through careful breeding or targeted encounters in appropriate game versions. In Hoenn-based games including Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Milotic appears as a moderately common encounter in deep waters and lakes, with a base capture rate of 60 providing reasonable success rates for standard Poké Balls and suggesting it is neither legendary nor impossibly rare. The evolution requirement in early generations—maximizing Feebas's Beauty condition through Poffin consumption in Generation III or similar care mechanics—presented a gameplay bottleneck that naturally limited Milotic availability to dedicated trainers willing to invest significant effort. Subsequent game generations streamlined evolution mechanics, allowing players to obtain Prism Scales through Pokémon Center vendors or specific in-game locations, democratizing Milotic access while maintaining the evolutionary ritual's significance. Milotic appears in virtually every generation's Pokédex beyond Generation III, with regional Pokédex inclusions in Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and other regions represented in newer titles. The Pokémon has appeared in various spin-off games including Pokémon GO, where its availability depends on Feebas encounters and candy accumulation systems. The relatively modest base experience yield of 189 (adjusted to 213 in earlier generations) and moderate hatch counter of 20 cycles position Milotic as requiring reasonable time investment to obtain without creating extreme grinding requirements, making it accessible to players of moderate dedication while rewarding those seeking to acquire powerful competitive specimens through breeding optimization.