miltank
Generation II · #0241 — Milk Cow Pokémon
Miltank, the Milk Cow Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II that has become an iconic representation of dairy farming within the Pokémon world. As National Pokédex entry #241, Miltank stands out as a unique creature that produces over five gallons of nutritious milk daily, making it invaluable to human civilization across numerous regions. Despite being a standalone Pokémon with no evolutionary relatives, Miltank is considered a spiritual counterpart to the male-only Tauros, representing the feminine equivalent in bovine Pokémon diversity. With a base stat total of 490 distributed across solid defensive capabilities and surprising speed, Miltank occupies an interesting niche in competitive play and casual exploration alike.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
75.5kg
Category
Milk Cow Pokémon
Gender
100% Female
Color
pink
Shape
upright
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.
Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Miltank Biology & Physical Characteristics
Miltank is a bipedal, bovine Pokémon with a distinctly feminine appearance, characterized by its predominantly pink body complemented by a yellow belly and striking black angular markings along its back. Standing at 1.2 meters tall and weighing 75.5 kilograms, this sturdy creature features a black hood-like marking surrounding its face with a distinctive pink triangular mark on its forehead, topped with two small horns. Its most defining biological feature is its prominent yellow udder with four pink teats, which serves as the source of its famous milk production. Miltank possesses large, expressive blue eyes, a black nose, and a wide mouth, along with long, black, floppy ears with yellow insides that add to its endearing appearance. All four limbs terminate in black cloven hooves suitable for its bovine nature, while its long tail is tipped with a distinctive black sphere. Young Miltank, as observed in certain encounters, lack horns and teats, suggesting significant physical development occurs as they mature into their adult form.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Miltank Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Miltank represents a unique case in Pokémon biology as a species with a 0% male to 100% female gender ratio, making every single Miltank in existence exclusively female. This deliberate design choice emphasizes the species' role as a maternal, milk-producing Pokémon and distinguishes it fundamentally from its male counterpart Tauros. As a female-only species, Miltank can only breed with male Pokémon from compatible egg groups, specifically the Field egg group, which includes a diverse array of creatures such as Growlithe, Mankey, Ponyta, Cubone, and numerous others. The breeding mechanics allow Miltank to pass down its genetic material to offspring, with eggs hatching after 20 cycles—approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of gameplay. Interestingly, young Miltank born from breeding may initially lack the pronounced teats and horns visible in adult specimens, suggesting a developmental process that occurs during their early life stages. This breeding restriction creates interesting team-building considerations for players, as obtaining a Miltank with specific moves or natures requires careful selection of compatible breeding partners.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
moomoo-milk
healing
Restores 100 HP.
Cost: 600
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
+741 more TMs/HMs
Miltank Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Miltank is a Pokémon that does not evolve into or from any other species, standing as a complete and independent evolutionary line within the Pokédex. Unlike many Pokémon that progress through multiple stages or possess Mega Evolutions, Miltank remains unchanged throughout its entire existence in battle and adventure. This lack of evolution does not diminish its viability in gameplay, as Miltank arrives in its fully-realized form with a balanced stat distribution emphasizing defensive bulk and speed over special attacking power. The species is not known to have a Mega Evolution form, baby pre-evolution, or any alternate forms across the nine generations of Pokémon games, maintaining consistency in its design and function. This singular evolutionary status makes Miltank unique among Generation II Pokémon, as most of its contemporary introductions featured expanded evolutionary chains. Rather than gaining power through evolution, Miltank's strength comes from its well-rounded baseline statistics, versatile movepool, and useful ability options that allow it to fill various roles in competitive teams.
Where to Find
johto route 39
johto
+11 more
johto route 38
johto
+13 more
hoenn safari zone
hoenn
sinnoh route 209
sinnoh
+1 more
sinnoh route 210
sinnoh
+3 more
johto route 47
johto
kalos route 12
kalos
+5 more
paniola ranch
alola
+5 more
poni plains
alola
+29 more
Miltank Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Miltank exhibits gentle and nurturing behavioral traits that align with its primary function as a milk producer for human consumption. The Pokédex reveals that the milk production of Miltank becomes particularly enriched when the creature has recently given birth to offspring, indicating a maternal instinct and reproductive cycle similar to Earth livestock. Interestingly, the process of milking a Miltank requires a specific knack involving rhythmical pulling motions on its udders, suggesting that these Pokémon have developed a somewhat specialized relationship with human handlers. The milk produced by Miltank is notably sweet and packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for those who are sick or weary, and it serves as such an important commodity that people who cannot consume it directly convert it into yogurt and other dairy products. Miltank typically inhabits pastoral and rural areas where it can graze and produce milk, though it appears adaptable to various regional environments from Johto to Kalos. The species demonstrates a calm temperament suitable for farmstead life, though it possesses surprising athleticism evidenced by its base speed stat of 100.
Pokedex Entries
Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.
If it has just had a baby, the milk it produces con tains much more nutrition than usual.
In order to milk a MILTANK, one must have a knack for rhythmically pull ing up and down on its udders.
MILTANK gives over five gallons of milk on a daily basis. Its sweet milk is enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. People who can’t drink milk turn it into yogurt and eat it instead.
It gives over five gallons of milk daily. Its sweet milk is enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. People who can’t drink milk turn it into yogurt and eat it instead.
If it has just had a baby, the milk it produces contains much more nutrition than usual.
Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.
It is said that kids who drink MILTANK’s milk grow up to become hearty, healthy adults.
Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.
If it is around babies, the milk it produces contains much more nutrition than usual.
It is said that kids who drink Miltank’s milk grow up to become hearty, healthy adults.
It is said that kids who drink Miltank’s milk grow up to become hearty, healthy adults.
If it is around babies, the milk it produces contains much more nutrition than usual.
Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.
Miltank gives over five gallons of milk on a daily basis. Its sweet milk is enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. People who can’t drink milk turn it into yogurt and eat it instead.
Miltank gives over five gallons of milk on a daily basis. Its sweet milk is enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. People who can’t drink milk turn it into yogurt and eat it instead.
Its milk is high in calories and packed with nutrients. Therefore, if you drink too much of it, you may wind up with a body like Miltank’s.
It produces over five gallons of milk a day. The higher the quality of the pastures it lives in, the richer and tastier its milk becomes.
Most people raise it for its milk, but it’s quite tough and strong, so it’s also well suited for battle.
Its milk is delicious and chock-full of nutrients. However, if you drink too much, it could make your stomach hurt, so be careful.
Miltank produces highly nutritious milk, so it’s been supporting the lives of people and other Pokémon since ancient times.
This Pokémon needs to be milked every day, or else it will fall ill. The flavor of Miltank milk changes with the seasons.
Miltank Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Miltank derives from the combination of 'milk' and 'tank,' perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's primary function as a mobile milk-producing organism. The Japanese name ミルタンク (Miltank) maintains this same etymological structure, reflecting the intentional design philosophy of creating a bovine Pokémon with obvious dairy associations. Visually, Miltank's design draws heavy inspiration from Jersey cattle and other dairy breeds, featuring the characteristic pink coloration and bovine body structure that makes its purpose immediately apparent to players. The addition of distinctly feminine characteristics such as the prominent udder and overall rounder physiology sets Miltank apart from masculine bovine Pokémon like Tauros, establishing it as the female counterpart in the bovine Pokémon spectrum. The design team's choice to make Miltank exclusively female reinforces its role as the nurturing, milk-producing entity, while the black and yellow color scheme provides striking visual contrast that makes the creature easily recognizable in sprite form across multiple generations. The spherical tail tip may reference milk storage or roundness associated with fertility and production.
Learnable Moves
Miltank can learn 74 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dizzy punch | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| milk drink | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| present | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| wake up slap | fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Miltank Competitive Battle Guide
Miltank occupies a niche role in competitive Pokémon battling, leveraging its impressive base Defense stat of 105 and respectable HP of 95 to create a bulky Normal-type that can absorb substantial physical punishment. Its base Speed of 100 is notably high for a defensive Pokémon, allowing Miltank to outpace many common threats and execute priority support strategies before opponents can act. The movepool, anchored by its signature move Milk Drink in most generations, provides reliable recovery that allows Miltank to sustain itself in prolonged engagements, though this move's reduced prominence in later generations has somewhat diminished its core identity. Miltank's ability options offer distinct competitive benefits: Thick Fat reduces damage from Fire and Ice-type moves by half, providing crucial defensive coverage; Scrappy allows Normal and Fighting-type moves to damage Ghost-type Pokémon, expanding offensive coverage; and the hidden ability Sap Sipper grants Attack increases when absorbing Grass-type moves. Offensively, Miltank struggles with its base Special Attack of only 40, forcing it to rely primarily on physical moves and support strategies like Stealth Rock, Toxic, or Curse to contribute meaningfully. The species functions best as a defensive pivot and status spreader rather than as a primary damage dealer, filling supportive roles in balanced team compositions where its bulk and speed enable it to function effectively.
Commonly Asked Questions About Miltank
What type is Miltank?
Miltank is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Miltank evolve from?
Miltank does not evolve.
What are Miltank's weaknesses?
Miltank is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Miltank?
Miltank can be found in johto route 39 (johto), johto route 38 (johto) and hoenn safari zone (hoenn) and 6 other locations.
Miltank Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Miltank achieved significant cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise through its memorable appearance as Whitney's primary Pokémon in the Johto region games, where it served as a formidable gym leader's centerpiece. This high-profile role introduced many players to Miltank and established it as a recognizable and challenging opponent, cementing its place in Pokémon history despite its relatively unassuming design. The anime adaptation further popularized Miltank through Whitney's character arc and subsequent appearances, making it a familiar face to viewers of the Pokémon animated series. Beyond competitive and narrative contexts, Miltank has become emblematic of pastoral and agricultural themes within Pokémon worldbuilding, representing humanity's beneficial relationship with Pokémon as livestock and resource providers. The species appears in various spin-off games and merchandise, contributing to broader Pokémon culture and fandom appreciation. Miltank's exclusive female status has made it a subject of interest in discussions about Pokémon biology and game design, sparking conversations about how the franchise approaches sexual dimorphism and reproductive roles. The creature's association with milk and nurturing has made it a beloved choice for players seeking supportive, motherly Pokémon, contributing to its enduring popularity across multiple generations of players.
Where to Find Miltank in Every Pokémon Game
Miltank's availability varies considerably across different Pokémon games and regions, reflecting its role as a region-specific Pokémon rather than a universally common creature. In the Johto region games (Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver), Miltank appears as a catchable Pokémon, making it readily accessible to players progressing through these narratives. The species can be found in pastoral areas and grasslands throughout Johto, with encounters typically occurring in Route 37 and similar terrain in HeartGold and SoulSilver. In Generation III games (Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald), Miltank appears in the Hoenn region, further expanding its documented habitats. It appears in Kalos in the Coastal Pokédex during Generation VI, becomes available in the Alola region during Generation VII, and remains obtainable in later generations with varying encounter methods. The Pokédex entries and breeding mechanics make Miltank obtainable through breeding with compatible male Pokémon, allowing players to acquire additional specimens if they can obtain even a single female. Miltank's status as a non-legendary Pokémon with a relatively accessible 45 catch rate means it can be captured through standard gameplay without requiring event participation or special distributions, though its generation-specific regional availability means players must progress to later games or generations if their starting game lacks Miltank encounters.