Competitive Information for Morpeko [Sword/Shield]
Electric / Dark
Abilities:
If Morpeko, it changes between Full Belly and Hangry Mode at the end of each turn.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Morpeko? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Morpeko, a noteworthy Pokémon with Electric and Dark typing. Morpeko is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, and Ground-typed attacks. Want to master Morpeko's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Focus Sash / Aguav Berry
Ability: Hunger Switch
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Aura Wheel
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Swagger
Morpeko proves to be a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to overwhelm foes with lethal physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Morpeko from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Aura Wheel to boost Morpeko for the following turns). With Hunger Switch, if morpeko it changes between full belly and hangry mode at the end of each turn. With a Aguav Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -spd nature then the Aguav Berry gets consumed.
◆ Fake Out is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (hits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance).
◆ Parting Shot is a status move (lowers target's atk, special attack by 1 stage. Morpeko switches).
◆ Swagger is a status move (raises the target's attack by 2 stages and confuses it).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Hunger Switch
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Aura Wheel / Wild Charge
- Outrage
- Psychic Fangs
Taking on single battles? Morpeko is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Morpeko from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Aura Wheel to boost Morpeko for the following turns). Choice Band will increase the damage of Morpeko's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Hunger Switch, if morpeko it changes between full belly and hangry mode at the end of each turn.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aura Wheel is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Electric-type move (morpeko: electric; hangry: dark; 100% +1 spe).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Morpeko afterwards).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Morpeko? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Hunger Switch
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Aura Wheel / Wild Charge
- Outrage
- Psychic Fangs
Morpeko is pretty popular Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using formidable physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Morpeko from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Aura Wheel to boost Morpeko for the following turns). Choice Band will increase the damage of Morpeko's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Hunger Switch, if morpeko it changes between full belly and hangry mode at the end of each turn.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aura Wheel is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Electric-type move (morpeko: electric; hangry: dark; 100% +1 spe).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Morpeko afterwards).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Morpeko can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Morpeko.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Morpeko can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Morpeko
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break, Psychic Fangs
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Morpeko's stats
- Agility
- Aura Wheel
- Charge
- Nasty Plot
- Rapid Spin
Most notable and possible best moves for Morpeko
- Aura Wheel
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Seed Bomb
- Snarl
- Swagger
- Taunt
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Morpeko in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Adamant Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Morpeko's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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