DexDB

No. 0301

Delcatty

Prim Pokémon

Delcatty
Official art
Normal
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
32.6 kg 71.9 lbs
Base stat total
400 Higher than 38% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Pokédex entrySapphire / Alpha Sapphire
DELCATTY sleeps anywhere it wants without keeping a permanent nest. If other Pokémon approach it as it sleeps, this Pokémon will never fight - it will just move away somewhere else.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk6576–128121–251
Def6576–128121–251
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD5567–117103–229
Spe9099–156166–306
Total400Higher than 38% of Pokémon
HP70Atk65Def65Spe90SpD55SpA55

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP, 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Fighting

Immune to

0×
Ghost
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Delcatty outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Delcatty · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  19. 142Delcatty · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 110Delcatty · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0300SkittyNormal
    1. Use Moon Stone
      #0301DelcattyNormal

Moves

Level up 17

1AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
1Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30
1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
1CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25
1Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
1Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
1FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
1Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Heal BellCures the user's party of all status conditions.NormalStatus——5
1PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
1Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
1SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

TM / HM / TR 36

TM10Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
TM63Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TMSolar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMDream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.PsychicSpec100100%15
TMFlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMSafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMPsych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMCalm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMPaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TMGrass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TMCharge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

Biology

It does whatever it wants wherever it wants, so it does not keep a nest. It looks for clean places to sleep, and walks away from any potential fights. It is popular among women for the texture of its fur.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Prim Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Purple
Forest
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#062Updated Unova#079Central Kalos#079New Hoenn#064

  1. The reason it does not have a nest is that it simply searches for a clean, comfortable place then sleeps there.

    Black 2 · White 2

  2. It dislikes dirty places. It often searches for a comfortable place in which to groom itself.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X

  3. It is highly popular among female Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y

  4. The favorite of trend-conscious female TRAINERS, they are used in competition for their style and fur.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  5. Rather than keeping a permanent lair, it habitually seeks comfortable spots and sleeps there. It is nocturnal and becomes active at dusk.

    Emerald

  6. DELCATTY sleeps anywhere it wants without keeping a permanent nest. If other Pokémon approach it as it sleeps, this Pokémon will never fight - it will just move away somewhere else.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  7. DELCATTY prefers to live an unfettered existence in which it can do as it pleases at its own pace. Because this Pokémon eats and sleeps whenever it decides, its daily routines are completely random.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Delcatty
Japanese
エネコロロ
Japanese (romaji)
Enekororo
Korean
델케티
Chinese (Traditional)
優雅貓
Chinese (Simplified)
优雅猫
French
Delcatty
German
Enekoro
Spanish
Delcatty
Italian
Delcatty

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 HP, 1 Spe
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
140
Fast

Breeding

FieldFairy
♂ 25%♀ 75%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Skitty: Use Moon Stone.

White 2 1 area
  • Castelia CityWalking in rustling grass · Lv 18
XD 1 area
  • Cipher Lab B1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 18

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.