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Abilities
Type Matchups
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Battle Strategy
Uxie functions as a premier defensive utility lead or a bulky Calm Mind sweeper. It utilizes its massive defensive stats to set up entry hazards or provide Momentum through U-turn and Memento.
Best Used In
Uxie excels in lower tiers like NU (Never Used) and RU (Rarely Used) as a pivot, and is a staple Lead in Sinnoh-themed VGC formats or Draft Leagues.
Strengths
- ›Massive base 130 Defense and Special Defense
- ›Access to utility moves like Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, and Yawn
- ›Levitate ability provides a crucial Ground-type immunity
- ›High base 95 Speed for a defensive wall
Weaknesses
- ›Vulnerable to common Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type coverage
- ›Low Offensive presence without several Calm Mind boosts
- ›Extreme susceptibility to Taunt and Knock Off
- ›Passive nature can make it setup fodder for Steel-types
Competitive Tips
- ›Run Mental Herb to bypass a turn of Taunt to ensure Stealth Rock gets set.
- ›Utilize a Bold nature with Max HP and Defense to check physical threats like Machamp or Conkeldurr.
- ›Pair Yawn with U-turn to force a switch and maintain momentum on the incoming replacement.
- ›Consider Choice Scarf combined with Trick to cripple opposing defensive walls like Chansey.
- ›In lower tiers, a Sub-CM (Substitute and Calm Mind) set can win games if opposing Dark-types are removed.
Recommended Teammates
Incineror
Provides Intimidate support and U-turn pivoting to help Uxie survive powerful physical hits.
Ting-Lu
Forms a strong defensive core by absorbing Ghost and Dark moves aimed at Uxie.
Lucario
Appreciates Uxie's Stealth Rock and Memento support to safely set up Swords Dance.
Kingambit
Can switch into almost every weakness Uxie has and benefits from Uxie paralyzing faster threats.
Gligar
Combines with Uxie to form a bulky entry hazard-stacking duo in lower tier formats.
Game History
Uxie was introduced in Generation IV as the Knowledge Being of the Sinnoh Lake Trio. It resides in Lake Acuity and is essential to the plot of Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to prevent Cyrus from rewriting the universe.
Trivia
- ◆Uxie is the only member of the Lake Trio that has its eyes permanently closed.
- ◆It is said that anyone who looks into Uxie's eyes will have their memory wiped instantly.
- ◆Its design is inspired by the Yata no Kagami (Eight-Span Mirror) of the Japanese Imperial Regalia.
- ◆Uxie and its trio members are the only Legendary Pokémon that can be encountered as wild spawns in Pokémon GO.
- ◆In the anime, Uxie appeared to Brock in a vision, similar to how Mesprit appeared to Dawn and Azelf to Ash.
- ◆It is the only member of the trio that focuses on the Defense stat rather than Attack or a balance of both.
Moves · 99 total
Level-Up
10 movesTM / HM
82 movesMove Tutor
7 movesWhere to find· 16 games
Diamond
1 spot- •Lake Acuity Cavern
Pearl
1 spot- •Lake Acuity Cavern
Platinum
1 spot- •Lake Acuity Cavern
HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Black
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White
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Black 2
1 spot- •Nacrene City West Gate
White 2
1 spot- •Nacrene City West Gate
X
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Y
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Omega Ruby
1 spot- •Nameless Cavern
Alpha Sapphire
1 spot- •Nameless Cavern
Ultra Sun
2 spots- •Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds Water
- •Ultra Space Wilds Waterfall
Ultra Moon
2 spots- •Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds Water
- •Ultra Space Wilds Waterfall
Legends: Arceus
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