Miltank (#0241) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk8076–145148–284

Def10599–172193–339

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe10094–167184–328

Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Miltank outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ½×

With Sap Sipper: Grass becomes 0×

Abilities

Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
Scrappy
Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.
Sap SipperHidden ability
Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Miltank does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

10Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

15StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

20Heal BellCures the entire party of major status effects.NormalStatus——5

25HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

30Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

35Milk DrinkHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

40Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

45Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

50CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

55High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMGyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TMFocus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 8

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

EggHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

EggPresentRandomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.NormalPhys—90%15

EggReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

EggSeismic TossInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.FightingPhys—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Milk Cow Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#149Updated Johto#151Coastal Kalos#126Original Alola#138Original Akala#065Original Poni#062Updated Alola#171Updated Akala#072Updated Poni#074Isle of Armor#117

This Pokémon needs to be milked every day, or else it will fall ill. The flavor of Miltank milk changes with the seasons.
Shield
Miltank produces highly nutritious milk, so it’s been supporting the lives of people and other Pokémon since ancient times.
Sword
Its milk is delicious and chock-full of nutrients. However, if you drink too much, it could make your stomach hurt, so be careful.
Ultra Moon
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.
Ultra Sun
Most people raise it for its milk, but it’s quite tough and strong, so it’s also well suited for battle.
Moon
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.
Sun
If it is around babies, the milk it produces contains much more nutrition than usual.
SoulSilver · X
It is said that kids who drink MILTANK’s milk grow up to become hearty, healthy adults.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
In order to milk a MILTANK, one must have a knack for rhythmically pulling up and down on its udders.
Crystal
If it has just had a baby, the milk it produces con tains much more nutrition than usual.
Silver · FireRed
Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: ミルタンク
Japanese (romaji): Miltank
Korean: 밀탱크
Chinese (Traditional): 大奶罐
Chinese (Simplified): 大奶罐
French: Écrémeuh
German: Miltank
Spanish: Miltank
Italian: Miltank

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 172
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57

Moon 2 areas

Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57

Sun 2 areas

Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57

Y 1 area

Road 12Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–27

X 1 area

Road 12Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–27

Colosseum 1 area

Realgam Tower ColosseumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 48

SoulSilver 3 areas

Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35

HeartGold 3 areas

Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35

Platinum 1 area

Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21

Pearl 2 areas

Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

Diamond 2 areas

Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

Emerald 1 area

Safari Zone (expansion north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40

Crystal 2 areas

Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Silver 2 areas

Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Gold 2 areas

Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15