Feebas (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Feebas (disambiguation).

Feebas ヒンバス Hinbass #349
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fish Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim ----- Blue-Striped ----- Adaptability Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #140 Sinnoh #138 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2'00"/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 16.3 lbs. Imperial 7.4 kg Metric 16.3 lbs./7.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 and Dragon groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 61 Battle Exp.: 611*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Feebas (Japanese: ヒンバス Hinbass) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Milotic when leveled up with its Beauty condition high enough or when traded holding a Prism Scale (Generation V).

Biology

Physiology

Feebas are somewhat shabby, old-looking basses with tattered blue fins and a tall, arch-shaped fin that juts from its back. Its rough-textured body is dotted in several old spots resembling rocks. It has large, gloomy eyes and big lips frozen into a frown.

As their Beauty increases, their rocky scales begin to gleam like diamonds. This shows that evolution is very near.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Although appearing to be old and worthless, Feebas are capable of learning powerful Ice-type moves like Blizzard and Ice Beam, and Water-type moves like Surf and Water Pulse. They can also learn DragonBreath, Confuse Ray, Hypnosis, and Mirror Coat as Egg moves through breeding.

Behavior

Feebas tend to be quite scarce in their natural range, but wherever they are found, they group together in tightly-packed schools. They're also easy to catch once encountered.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Feebas is an aquatic Pokémon which can survive in both fresh and salt water thanks to its hardy nature. It prefers best ponds that are filled with weeds.

Feebas is known for its extreme rarity and it generally takes a long time to find one in the main series games where they are only found in a set number of randomly chosen fishing "tiles" on large bodies of water. For example, Route 119 in Hoenn has hundreds of squares that the fishing rod can be used on in the river that runs down it but Feebas is only found in six of them. In Sinnoh, Feebas is only found in four of the hundreds of squares which comprise the lake in Mt. Coronet's basement which change daily. However, Feebas are actually very common where they are found making it easy to catch multiple members of the species once one has been located. In Unova region Feebas can be found on any tile.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Feebas in the anime

Major appearances

A Feebas appeared in Ya See We Want An Evolution! under the ownership of Haley. It was nicknamed the loveliest Feebas of all.

Minor appearances

Feebas first appeared biting Jessie's hair in Whiscash and Ash.

The Magikarp salesman sold a Feebas to Jessie in Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend but it was actually a Magikarp in disguise.

In Malice in Wonderland!, a Feebas, which later evolved into a Milotic, appeared under the ownership of Johanna, however it was an illusion created by Mismagius.

A Feebas also appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Another Feebas also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG079 Feebas Magikarp salesman's Laptop This Fish Pokémon called a Feebas is often ignored due to the disheveled appearance of its fins and body.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP021 Feebas Dawn's Pokédex Feebas, the Fish Pokémon. Although extremely ragged, it's a tough Pokémon that can live in almost any kind of water. Its evolved form is Milotic.

In the manga

File:Mimi Feebas.png

Feebas in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Mimi (Adventures)

In Pokémon Adventures, Ruby obtained a Feebas by accidentally catching it while fishing. Thinking it was ugly, he kept throwing it back only for it to return every time until he decided to keep it (with "coaxing" from a swimmer who had plans for it), after which he named it Mimi and used it in the Beauty category of Pokémon Contests. During the flood caused by Kyogre, Ruby, in a fit of anger (caused by an argument he had with Sapphire), lashed out at Mimi and kicked it out of his team for losing a contest (which turned out to be a ruse), and Mimi swam away in tears. When Ruby was attacked by Maxie and Archie during the final battle she returned in order to help Ruby but in the process, was thrown aside and stomped upon, being called a pathetic, vile excuse for a Pokémon that didn't even deserve to exist. After Ruby apologized for his actions and declared it had inner beauty, which is what counts in his eyes, he attached the Ultra Rank Ribbon the Feebas never got to keep, and it evolved into Milotic.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Enta had a Feebas which evolved into a Milotic after the battle with Dome Ace Tucker.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Mitsumi has a Milotic which evolved from Feebas.

In the TCG

Main article: Feebas (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Feebas's fins are ragged and tattered from the start of its life. Because of its shoddy appearance, this Pokémon is largely ignored. It is capable of living in both the sea and in rivers. Sapphire While Feebas's body is in tatters, it has a hardy and tenacious life force that enables it to live anywhere. However, this Pokémon is also slow and dimwitted, making it an easy catch. Emerald Feebas live in ponds that are heavily infested with weeds. Because of its hopelessly shabby appearance, it seems as if few Trainers raise it. FireRed Ridiculed for its shabby appearance, it is ignored by researchers. It lives in ponds choked with weeds. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It is famous for its shabby appearance. While populous, they tend to cluster in set locations. Pearl It eats anything, so it can even live in polluted streams and lakes. No one pays any attention to it. Platinum It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water. HeartGold It is the shabbiest Pokémon of all. It forms in schools and live at the bottom of rivers. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Route 119 (six fishing spots) Emerald Common Route 119 (six fishing spots) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Mt. Coronet (four fishing spots and by using Super Rod only) Platinum Common Mt. Coronet (four fishing spots) HeartGold SoulSilver None Transfer from Pokéwalker Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Quiet Cave
Generation V Black White Rare (Super Rod) Common (Rippling Water) Route 1 Black 2 White 2 Unknown Route 1 (Fishing) Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

The fishing spots Feebas is found in are randomly generated for each game. In Hoenn, they randomly changed whenever the trendy phrase in Dewford Town changes. In Sinnoh, they change every day.

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Lake (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 17 Forever Level 13 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Waterfall Pond (16F-19F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: World Axle - B2F

Feebas will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:

1 ? 6 9 ♀ J Y ? ? X 6 Q

X J ? Q F 4 ? 6 Q ! ? X

Objective: Rescue Feebas on floor 3 of Thunderwave Cave.

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Shinsegae Feebas	Shinsegae Feebas	South Korea	2009	5	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Pamtre Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 20		80 - 127	150 - 244
Attack: 15		18 - 73	31 - 141
Defense: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Sp. Atk: 10		13 - 68	22 - 130
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 200	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 1/1 ★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 7/11 ★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Splash Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1515 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 3030 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Feebas Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Feebas Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Feebas Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Feebas Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Brine	Water	Special	65	100%	10
	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100%	20
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
	Iron Tail*	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
	Mist	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Feebas in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Feebas in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Feebas Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Feebas Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Feebas can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Feebas cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Feebas Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Feebas Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Sparkling Sea	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Sparkling Sea	Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	—	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Feebas can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Feebas Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Feebas Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 349.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 9.2% Friend Area: Waterfall Lake Phrases 51%-100% HP Do you know what it feels like to be ignored by everyone? 26%-50% HP I'm worried. My health has gone down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm done for... I tried so hard, even though I look shabby... Level up I've leveled up. Does it make me look less shabby? Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up. Does it make me look less shabby?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Feebas  Water

+ Trade holding Prism Scale → Level up with high (170+) Beauty

First Evolution Milotic  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Feebas images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Feebas has several similarities to Magikarp:
  • Though its level-up moves are exactly the same as those of Magikarp, Feebas can learn moves from TMs and HMs, hatch from an Egg with Egg moves, and learn new moves via Move Tutors, making it slightly more useful in battle.
  • Feebas shares the same species name with Magikarp. They are both known as the Fish Pokémon.
  • Feebas and Magikarp have almost identical stats. However, Feebas has a higher Attack and Special Defense, while Magikarp has a higher Special Attack and Defense. Both Attack and Defense stats for Feebas and Magikarp are reversed.
  • They are also the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 200.
  • Both change appearance drastically after evolution, evolving into serpentine, dragon-like Pokémon.
• Feebas is the only Pokémon that needs a modification of its contest stats for it to evolve.
• Although Contest conditions are a hidden stat in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and Pokémon Black and White, a Feebas that has maximum Beauty will still evolve in these games. The Prism Scale, introduced in Generation V, was created due to the fact that there is no legitimate way to raise the Beauty of a Feebas created in the Generation V games, whereas with FireRed and LeafGreen, a trade to Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald was all that was required, and a haircut or grooming by Daisy Oak is all that is required in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
• Feebas has the lowest base Special Attack of any Pokémon, tied with Shuckle and Bonsly.
• The probability of finding a water tile with Feebas in Mt. Coronet is 1/132, with four possible fishing spots on 528 water tiles.
  • The probability of finding a water tile with Feebas on Route 119 is 1/72.66666..., with six possible fishing spots on 436 water tiles.
• Feebas has the lowest maximum Performance of any Pokémon, only capable of reaching 11 stars.
• Feebas and Eevee are the only Pokémon that can evolve into a single stage through multiple methods in the main series. Eevee can evolve into Espeon or Umbreon when leveled up with maximum friendship during the day or night, respectively, or via the Sun or Moon Shard, respectively; Feebas can evolve into Milotic when leveled up with maximum Beauty or when traded while holding the Prism Scale.
  • However, many Pokémon evolve through abnormal means in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series.

Origin

As its name suggests, Feebas is probably based on a bass, possibly the largemouth bass. Its ugly appearance makes it appear to be also based from the concept of ugliness, appearing to don a wash of ugly makeup. It also seems to be based on the classic fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling, where a small and feeble "ugly duckling", treated as an outcast by other animals, blossoms into a beautiful swan.

Name origin

Feebas is a combination of feeble (weak) and bass. Feebas is also phonetically similar to phoebus (Latin for shining one), possibly alluding to Milotic, its evolved form.

Hinbass is a combination of 貧 hin (poor) and bass. Hin may also come from the words hind (located at the rear) or hinder.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヒンバス Hinbass From 貧 hin and bass French Barpau From bar and crapaud. Also sounds like pas beau Spanish Feebas Same as English name German Barschwa From Barsch Italian Feebas Same as English name Korean 빈티나 Bintina Mandarin Chinese 笨笨魚 / 笨笨鱼 Bènbènyú Literally "Silly fish" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Mimi

External links

• Diamond and Pearl Finding Feebas

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