Feebas (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
#350: Milotic Milotic
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Feebas (disambiguation).
Feebas
ヒンバス Hinbass
#349
349Feebas.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Water Unknown
Category
Fish Pokémon
Abilities
Swift Swim Adaptability
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#140
Sinnoh
#138
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'00"
Imperial
0.6 m
Metric
Weight
16.3 lbs.
Imperial
7.4 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
255 (33.3%)
Body style
Body03.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F349.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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

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
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
Generation V
Black It is a shabby and ugly Pokémon. However, it is very hardy and can survive on little water.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
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
None Trade
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 Pamtre Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
20
80 - 127 150 - 244
15
18 - 73 31 - 141
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
10
13 - 68 22 - 130
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
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 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png 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 
SeelDewgongHorseaSeadraKingdraLapras
OmanyteOmastarHuntailPiplupPrinplupEmpoleon
TirtougaCarracostaAlomomola
Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
MiloticGorebyss
Captivate Normal Status 100% 20
LaprasMantine
Confuse Ray Ghost Status —% 10
HorseaSeadraKingdraSwabluAltariaAxew
FraxureHaxorusDeinoZweilousHydreigon
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 90 100% 10
AltariaBagonShelgonSalamence
DragonBreath Dragon Special 60 100% 20
EkansArbokWooperQuagsireSurskitMasquerain
Seviper
Haze Ice Status —% 30
PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoed
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20
EkansArbokSeelDewgongDratiniDragonair
DragoniteSeviperGibleGabiteGarchompAxew
FraxureHaxorusDruddigon
Iron Tail* Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Corsola
Mirror Coat Psychic Special 100% 20
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicolo
WingullPelipperSwabluAltariaSurskitMasquerain
PiplupPrinplupEmpoleon
Mist Ice Status —% 30
WooperQuagsireMudkipMarshtompSwampertRelicanth
ShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodonStunfisk
Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15
OmanyteOmastar
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
 PinRS349.png PinRSani349.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani349.png 
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
MDP E 349.png 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
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Feebas
Unevolved
Feebas
 Water 
Link Trade icon SV.png + Prism Scale
Trade
holding Prism Scale

Blue Pokéblock Sprite.png
Level up
with high (170+) Beauty
Milotic
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
Spr 3r 349.png Spr 3e 349.png Spr 3f 349.png Spr b 3r 349.png
Spr 3r 349 s.png Spr 3e 349 s.png Spr 3f 349 s.png Spr b 3r 349 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 349.png Spr 4p 349.png Spr 4h 349.png Spr b 4d 349.png
Spr 4d 349 s.png Spr 4p 349 s.png Spr 4h 349 s.png Spr b 4d 349 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 349.png Spr 5b2 349.png Spr b 5b 349.png
Spr 5b 349 s.png Spr 5b2 349 s.png Spr b 5b 349 s.png
Feebas 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.

Origin

As its name suggests, Feebas is probably based on a 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
Japan Flag.png Japanese ヒンバス Hinbass From hin and bass
France Flag.png French Barpau From bar and crapaud. Also sounds like pas beau
Spain Flag.png Spanish Feebas Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Barschwa From Barsch
Italy Flag.png Italian Feebas Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 빈티나 Bintina
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 笨笨魚 / 笨笨鱼 Bènbènyú Literally "Silly fish"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links

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Pokémon
#350: Milotic Milotic


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