Competitive Information for Feebas [Ruby/Sapphire]
Water
Abilities:
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Feebas? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Feebas, a magnificent Pokémon known for its Water typing! Feebas is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Explore the movesets of Feebas below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 104 Hp / 252 Atk / 152 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Hypnosis
- Light Screen
- Protect
Prepare for single battles with Feebas as an incredible Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using intense physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Feebas recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Feebas's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Feebas's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Feebas this turn).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 104 Hp / 152 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Dragon Breath
- Mirror Coat
Taking on single battles? Feebas is an astounding Special Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with lethal special attacks. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Swift Swim, Feebas's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Feebas's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Mirror Coat is a special 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Feebas? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 104 Hp / 252 Atk / 152 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Hypnosis
- Light Screen
- Protect
Feebas makes an a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using devastating physical power. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Feebas recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Feebas's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Feebas's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Feebas this turn).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 104 Hp / 152 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Dragon Breath
- Mirror Coat
Feebas stands out as an extraordinary Special Sweeper in double battles. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Swift Swim, Feebas's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Feebas's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Mirror Coat is a special 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Feebas can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Feebas.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Feebas can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Feebas
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Most notable and possible best moves for Feebas
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Feebas in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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