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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Milotic (disambiguation).

MiloticTender Pokémon ミロカロスMilokaross #0350 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Marvel Scale or CompetitiveGen VI+ Cacophony Cacophony Cute Charm Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Dragon Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 20'04" 6.2 m Milotic 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 357.1 lbs. 162.0 kg Milotic 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 213Gen. III-IV UnknownIV 189V+	Leveling rate Erratic
EV yield Total: 2 Milotic 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 2Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Milotic (Japanese: ミロカロス Milokaross) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Feebas when leveled up with its Beautiful condition high enough, or when traded while holding a Prism Scale.

(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Contents

• 1 Biology
  • 1.1 Evolution
• 2 Game data
  • 2.1 NPC appearances
  • 2.2 Pokédex entries
  • 2.3 Game locations
    • 2.3.1 In side games
    • 2.3.2 In events
      • 2.3.2.1 Wild Area News
  • 2.4 Held items
  • 2.5 Stats
    • 2.5.1 Base stats
    • 2.5.2 Pokéathlon stats
  • 2.6 Type effectiveness
  • 2.7 Learnset
    • 2.7.1 By leveling up
    • 2.7.2 By TM
    • 2.7.3 By breeding
    • 2.7.4 By a prior Evolution
  • 2.8 Side game data
  • 2.9 Evolution data
  • 2.10 Sprites
    • 2.10.1 Other sprites
• 3 In animation
  • 3.1 Main series
    • 3.1.1 Major appearances
    • 3.1.2 Minor appearances
    • 3.1.3 Pokédex entries
  • 3.2 Pokémon: Twilight Wings
  • 3.3 GOTCHA!
  • 3.4 Pokémon Evolutions
• 4 In the manga
  • 4.1 Ash & Pikachu
  • 4.2 Pokémon Journeys
  • 4.3 Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
  • 4.4 Pokémon Adventures
  • 4.5 Pokémon Battle Frontier
  • 4.6 Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
• 5 In the TCG
• 6 Other appearances
  • 6.1 Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
    • 6.1.1 Trophy information
  • 6.2 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• 7 Trivia
  • 7.1 Origin
    • 7.1.1 Name origin
• 8 In other languages
• 9 Related articles
• 10 External links

Biology

Milotic is an aquatic, serpentine Pokémon with a primarily cream-colored body. It has red eyes with long, pinkish antennae above them. Additionally, there are long, hair-like fins above its eyes, which begin thin and thicken towards the tips. These eyebrows extend to almost half of Milotic's body length and will be longer on the female than the male. On top of its relatively small head is a straight spike. Running down either side of its neck are three black dots, similar to gills. Its lower body is a pattern of blue and pink, diamond-shaped scales outlined with black. The tail consists of four large, blue fins with pink ovals in their centers. Each of the tail fins overlaps the next slightly, causing it to resemble a fan. Milotic's scales are said to change color depending on the viewing angle, which has so far only been depicted in Pokémon Battle Revolution.

Milotic is said to be the most beautiful of all Pokémon. In fact, it is said to have inspired many artists in their works. However, there are Trainers who prefer Feebas over it, seemingly disappointed after it evolves from said Pokémon. When there are fights going on, it has the power to calm angry feelings and end arguments by releasing a wave of energy. In addition, it can move by floating in the air as shown in the twelfth Pokémon movie. It lives at the bottom of large lakes.

Prior to Generation V, Milotic was the only known Pokémon that could have Marvel Scale as an Ability.

Evolution

Milotic evolves from Feebas.

Unevolved Feebas Water

→

First Evolution Milotic Water

Game data

NPC appearances

• New Pokémon Snap: Milotic is one of the Illumina Pokémon, a group of Pokémon who saved the region from a meteorite 2000 years ago. It resides in the Belusylva Island Illumina Spot.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #141 Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed Milotic is breathtakingly beautiful. Those that see it are said to forget their combative spirits. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #139 Johto #— Diamond When people bicker, it is said to arise from the depths of lakes to becalm violent hearts. Pearl It is the world's most beautiful Pokémon. There are many works of art featuring Milotic. Platinum Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle. HeartGold It's said that a glimpse of a Milotic and its beauty will calm any hostile emotions you're feeling. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle. White Black 2 Its lovely scales are described as rainbow colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #146 X Milotic is breathtakingly beautiful. Those that see it are said to forget their combative spirits. Y It is the world's most beautiful Pokémon. There are many works of art featuring Milotic. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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 Alola S  M : #156 Alola US  UM : #190 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun Milotic has provided inspiration to many artists. It has even been referred to as the most beautiful Pokémon of all. Moon It lives at the bottom of clear lakes. In times of war, it shows itself, which soothes people's minds and hearts. Ultra Sun While Milotic is said to be the most beautiful Pokémon, Trainers who like Feebas and have raised it are seemingly disappointed by Milotic. Ultra Moon Its dwelling place is the bottom of big lakes. Those who behold its loveliness are said to have their hearts purified.
Generation VIII Galar #153 GalarCrown Tundra #189 Sinnoh #139 Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword Milotic has provided inspiration to many artists. It has even been referred to as the most beautiful Pokémon of all. Shield It's said that a glimpse of a Milotic and its beauty will calm any hostile emotions you're feeling. Brilliant Diamond When people bicker, it is said to arise from the depths of lakes to becalm violent hearts. Shining Pearl It is the world's most beautiful Pokémon. There are many works of art featuring Milotic.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #159 Blueberry #— Lumiose #— Hyperspace #049 Scarlet Its lovely scales are described as rainbow-colored. They change color depending on the viewing angle. Violet It lives at the bottom of clear lakes. In times of war, it shows itself, which soothes people's minds and hearts. Legends: Z-A They dwell at the bottoms of big lakes. Anyone who beholds the loveliness of these Pokémon is said to have their heart purified.

Male Milotic in the Alola Pokédex	Female Milotic in the Alola Pokédex	Milotic in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Feebas Emerald Evolve Feebas FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Feebas Platinum Evolve Feebas HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Pokéwalker Feebas Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Route 1 (fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Route 1 (fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Feebas
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Feebas Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Feebas Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer)Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Lake of Outrage, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Giant's Bed (Wanderer)Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Feebas Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) Legends: Z-A Evolve Feebas

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Feebas Trozei! Endless Level 71, Forever Level 21, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Feebas
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Lake Afar (B21F-B24F) MD Sky Lake Afar (B21F-B24F) MD Blazing MD Light Wonder Mail codes
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: World Axle - B2F Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: Slithering Trains (Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3We Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (Back Boss) Picross Area 07: Stage 03
Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Faraway New Snap Belusylva Island Illumina Spot
Cross-Generation Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 165Zaffiro Coast: Stage 634 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Wallace & MiloticSeasonal sync pair scout: Cynthia (Summer 2025) & MiloticTrainer Lodge Friendship Level 100: Lusamine & Milotic

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center New York Campaign 4 Milotic	English	United States	35	August 7 to 13, 2004
DP	Strongest Milotic	Japanese	Japan	50	December 15, 2007 to January 14, 2008
Pt	2008 TCG World Championships Milotic	Japanese	Japan	50	October 12, 2008 to January 25, 2009
DPPt	Video Game Championships 2009 Milotic	English	United States	50	May 9 to June 13, 2009
DPPt	Video Game Championships 2009 Milotic	English	United Kingdom	50	May 30, 2009
DPPt	Video Game Championships 2009 Milotic	German	Germany	50	June 13, 2009
DPPt	Video Game Championships 2009 Milotic	French	France	50	June 20, 2009
HGSS	Summer Festival Milotic	Korean	South Korea	50	July 21 to 25, 2010
BW	JR Kyushu Train Station Milotic	Japanese	Japan	50	April 2 to 22, 2012
BWB2W2	Pokémon Game Show Wallace's Milotic	Japanese	Japan	58	August 17 to 18, 2013

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	40, 50, 60	August 1 to 5, 2020August 10 to 31, 2020

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Flame Orb (100%)	Sitrus Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP:95	155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack:60	58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense:79	75 - 144	146 - 282
Sp. Atk:100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def:125	117 - 194	229 - 383
Speed:81	77 - 146	150 - 287
Total:540	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 18/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damagednormally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Milotic is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 2.0.1+ and Legends Z-A Version 2.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 011 Splash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 Evo.Evo. Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 044 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00——% 15 088 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20 1212 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— 00——% 20 1616 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100100% 15 2020 Life Dew Water Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 09090% 10 2828 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 3232 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 3636 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 4040 Surf Water Special 09090 100100% 15 4444 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 4848 Coil Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20 5252 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Milotic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Milotic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM188 TM188 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM196 TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TM212 TM212 Triple Axel Ice Physical 02020 090}}90% 10 TM219 TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM227 TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Milotic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Milotic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 60 100% 20 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 Tickle* Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Milotic Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Milotic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Milotic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Milotic Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Milotic Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery DungeonRed Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Waterfall Lake Phrases 51%-100% HP Everyone seems to find my appearance captivating. 26%-50% HP Oh-oh... Only half my HP remains... 1%-25% HP I'm near fainting... I hope I faint while I still look good... Level up I've leveled up. It seems to have enhanced my beauty!
Pokémon Mystery DungeonExplorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: H
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Aurorus Connected to: Aurorus Connection Orb Set: 21 Phrases Normal Let us proceed. The love I radiate calms everyone's heart. Low HP (< 50%) I'm exhausted…
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.2 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 81 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #186 Stabilize+ Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 219 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Waterfall, Dragon Tail Charged Attacks: Surf, Blizzard, Hyper Beam, Wrap*, Aqua Tail*, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #079 This Illumina Pokémon looked stunning as it swam gracefully through the clear water. I suspect some connection with Meganium stirred Milotic from its sleep.

Evolution data

Milotic evolves from Feebas when leveled up with its Beautiful condition high enough. Starting from Generation V, it also evolves from Feebas when traded while holding a Prism Scale.

In games in which Pokémon Contests are absent, condition stats are hidden, but a Feebas that has enough Beauty points will still evolve when it is leveled up. The Prism Scale, introduced in Generation V, was created due to the fact that there is no legitimate way to raise a Feebas's Beauty in the Generation V games, whereas in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the player could trade Feebas to Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald; and in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, a haircut or grooming by Daisy Oak or the haircut brothers affects Beauty, though this cannot raise Feebas's Beauty if its sheen is too high.

Unevolved Feebas Water

+ Tradeholding Prism Scale→Level upwith high (170+) Beauty

First Evolution Milotic Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Milotic images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Japanese Platinum female Shiny (coloring error)

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Milotic debuted in Win, Lose or Drew!, under the ownership of Robert, where it participated in and won the Slateport City Pokémon Contest. In Rhapsody in Drew, he used it for the Hoenn Grand Festival, where the Tender Pokémon helped him to fulfill his goal of becoming a Top Coordinator.

In The Great Eight Fate!, Juan was revealed to own a Milotic. It was used against Ash for their Sootopolis Gym battle in the following episode, being his strongest and last Pokémon. Milotic was able to defeat Swellow with a combination of Hydro Pump and Twister before losing to Pikachu's Thunder.

In Queen of the Serpentine, Lucy used a Milotic during her battle against Ash at the Battle Pike. It defeated Donphan before losing to Pikachu when he used Volt Tackle in one of its Twisters. It reappeared in a flashback in A Pyramiding Rage!.

In Malice in Wonderland!, a wild Mismagius created an illusion in which a Feebas owned by Johanna evolved into a Milotic while battling Dawn's Piplup during the world's greatest Coordinator playoff.

Wallace also owns a Milotic that appeared over the course of the Wallace Cup arc, starting in Our Cup Runneth Over!. It partook in the opening of the competition in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, and when Dawn was awarded the Aqua Ribbon in Strategy with a Smile!. It also appeared in a fantasy in Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!. It reappeared in Reuniting for the First Time!, where it was used in Wallace's battle against Ash, going up against and losing to his Pikachu.

Lusamine's Milotic appeared in Rescuing the Unwilling! and 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!. When Nihilego possessed Lusamine, it was forced to attack Ash and his classmates before Nihilego was defeated.

In The Cuteness Quotient!, Jinny's Feebas, nicknamed Feeby, evolved into a Milotic during a battle against Meowth. After blasting Team Rocket off, it helped its Trainer earn a special reward at the Friendship Festival.

In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", Oleana used a Milotic in her battle against Goh and Raboot. In the next episode, it was defeated by the newly evolved Cinderace.

In The Fiery Road to Mastership!, Cynthia used a Milotic in her Masters Eight Tournament battle against Iris. It was able to defeat Excadrill and Dragonite, before being defeated by Haxorus. In Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!, it was used in her battle against Ash, battling and defeating Dracovish before losing to Sirfetch'd.

In Encounters at the Crystal Pool, a wild Milotic that can Terastalize into a Ghost type appeared at the Crystal Pool to defend its territory from the Rising Volt Tacklers. Roy was able to calm it down by having his Crocalor sing with it using his Disarming Voice.

Minor appearances

A Milotic appeared in the boss fantasy in A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.

In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Palmer used a Milotic during his battle against Cynthia and her Garchomp.

A Milotic appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A wild Milotic appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, Lillie hooked a Milotic while fishing and struggled to reel it in. Ash jumped across to help, only for Milotic to jump out of the sea and hit him, sending him flying into the ocean.

A Milotic appeared on television in Night of a Thousand Poses!.

A Milotic appeared in a fantasy in A Test in Paradise!.

In The Cuteness Quotient!, a Milotic was an image on Professor Cerise's screen.

A Milotic appeared in Getting More Than You Battled For!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG035 Milotic Ash's Pokédex Milotic, the Tender Pokémon. Milotic is able to soften human anger and hatred by emitting soothing frequencies from its body. AG079 Milotic Magikarp salesman's laptop This Tender Pokémon, called a Milotic, is the evolved form of Feebas. It is said to be the most beautiful of all Pokémon and is quite skilled in battle.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP075 Milotic Dawn's Pokédex Milotic, the Tender Pokémon and the evolved form of Feebas. At the first sign of fighting, Milotic will come up from the bottom of its lake habitat to calm any angry feelings.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM053 Milotic Rotom Pokédex Milotic, the Tender Pokémon. A Water type. Milotic live deep in lakes with clear water. They appear when conflict is imminent, calming people's hearts.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN031 Milotic Goh's Rotom Phone Milotic, the Tender Pokémon. A Water type. Milotic is said to be the most beautiful Pokémon in the world.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry HZ071 Milotic Dot's Rotom Phone Milotic, the Tender Pokémon. A Water type. It lives at the bottom of clear lakes. It's said to arise from the depths to becalm violent hearts.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Early-Evening Waves, Nessa encountered a Milotic during a photoshoot. Upon seeing it, Nessa decided to take a ride on its back, which helped boost her modeling career in the process. She also recognized it as the evolved form of a Feebas that she had met as a child.

GOTCHA!

A Milotic briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Wallace.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Milotic appeared in The Rival under the ownership of Palmer. It was used as his first Pokémon in his Battle Tower battle against Barry and his Heracross, defeating it with Dragon Pulse.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

A Milotic appeared in The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!, under the ownership of Robert.

Like her animated counterpart, Lucy owns a Milotic. It appeared in An Infinite Bond!!.

Pokémon Journeys

A Milotic appeared in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2), under the ownership of Oleana.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Milotic appeared in PDP21.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Feefee

In It All Ends Now VII, Ruby's Feebas evolved into a Milotic after Ruby declared that she had inner beauty.

In Moving Past Milotic, Emerald encountered a wild Milotic in the 21st room of the Battle Pike, but he simply ran away from it due to the fact that it was wild. Lucy's Milotic also first appeared in this same chapter, being later used to battle Emerald's Starmie.

Cynthia has a Milotic that was first used against Cyrus in the Team Galactic HQ. It first appeared in Shunning Spiritomb.

A Milotic appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.

Lusamine's Milotic first appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.

Oleana's Milotic debuted in Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, where it attacked the Galar Gym Leaders trying to climb Rose Tower.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Enta's Feebas evolved into Milotic after a battle with Tucker in Introducing the Frontier Brains!.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Mitsumi's Milotic debuted in The Battle Rages On, where it was seen battling Jupiter in Lake Acuity.

In the TCG

Main article: Milotic (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

A female Milotic can appear in the background of the Unova Pokémon League stage of the 3DS version. However, it does not interact with the stage like Reshiram or Zekrom would. Shaymin and Whimsicott might also appear.

Milotic also appears as a trophy exclusively in the 3DS version of the game.

Trophy information

NA: Have you ever noticed how anyone who's seen a Milotic just can't seem to describe how beautiful it is? Words just can't do it justice. Even that says a lot about its appearance, doesn't it? If you really wanted to compliment someone, you could say "You're looking Milotic this fine day!"

PAL: Have you ever noticed how anyone who's seen a Milotic just can't seem to describe how beautiful it is? Maybe words can't do it justice. We'll have to add "Milotic" to the dictionary as a brand-new word. But then...how would you define it? Maybe you'd need an illustrated dictionary...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Milotic appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

• In the official Prima Strategy Guide for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Milotic's Ability was mistakenly listed as Torrent.
• Milotic seems to be a counterpart of Gyarados. Both are the serpentine evolved forms of weak fish Pokémon, and both appear in times of conflict, Milotic to calm, Gyarados to destroy. Both have base stat totals of 540, sharing the same HP, Defense, and Speed stats with Attack, Special Attack and Special Defense stats sharing the same values but in a different arrangement.
  • Milotic may also be a parallel of Gyarados oriented to Pokémon Contests, since it was introduced in the third generation where Pokémon Contests debuted. This is supported by Milotic's emphasis being on its beauty, while Gyarados' emphasis is on its power. In addition, Milotic is strongly associated with Pokémon Contests in Pokémon the Series; all known male Top Coordinators have a Milotic as their signature Pokémon.
• Milotic is tied with Gyarados for the greatest increase in base stat total after evolving, at 340 points.
• Milotic is the only Pokémon in the Mystery Dungeon WiiWare games that is unobtainable without evolving a Pokémon in some way be that by a Feebas getting a KO as an enemy Pokémon or by evolving it normally, if Pal Passwords are excluded.
• Exclusively in Japanese Platinum, a Shiny female Milotic has blue antennas in its front sprite due to a colouring error. This is corrected in every other version of Platinum. This makes Milotic the only Pokémon to have a gender difference exclusive to its Shiny form.

Origin

Milotic seems to be based on a sea serpent and a mermaid due to its hair-like fins, pale upper body, and scaly lower body. It is also similar to an oarfish, which have very long bodies and red fins. Its gills are similar to those of lampreys and hagfishes. Its tail fin resembles a hand fan, and its colorful scales resemble stained glass. Its feminine appearance and history of being depicted in art indicate that it may be inspired by Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Its drastic transformation after evolving from Feebas may be inspired by the classic fairy tale The Ugly Duckling, where a small and feeble duckling is treated as an outcast by other animals until it eventually grows up to be a beautiful swan.

Name origin

Milotic may be a combination of Venus de Milo (a sculpture known for its beauty) and aquatic, melodic, exotic, or lotic (a river ecosystem).

Milokaross may be a combination of Venus de Milo and κάλλος kállos (Greek for beauty) or Charis (Greek goddesses of grace and beauty).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ミロカロス Milokaross From Venus de Milo and κάλλος kállos or χάρις charis French Milobellus From Vénus de Milo and belle Spanish Milotic Same as English name German Milotic Same as English name Italian Milotic Same as English name Korean 밀로틱 Milotic Transcription of English name Mandarin Chinese 美納斯 / 美纳斯 Měinàsī From 美 měi and 維納斯 / 维纳斯 Wéinàsī Cantonese Chinese 美納斯 Méihnaahpsī From 美 méih and 維納斯 Wàihnaahpsī

More languages Hindi हुस्नीरी Husneeree From हुस्न husn and नारी naari Thai มิโลคารอส Milokharot Transcription of Japanese name

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