TL;DR. Miltank is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 490. Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.
Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Miltank in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Miltank reaches 2,354 CP at level 40 and 2,693 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Miltank first appeared on January 26, 2021, during Johto Celebration Event 2021.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 18, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023 | 3-star | Valentine's Day |
| Feb 10 to Feb 15, 2022 | 1-star | Valentine's Day |
| Nov 21 to Dec 1, 2021 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 3-star | Valentine's Day 2019 |
Miltank in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Miltank across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #111 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Miltank.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Miltank, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Miltank?
Miltank is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Miltank weak to?
Miltank takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Miltank resistant to?
Miltank is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
Does Miltank evolve?
Miltank does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Miltank from?
Miltank was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0241.
What are Miltank's base stats?
Miltank has HP 95, Attack 80, Defense 105, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 70, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Miltank's abilities?
Miltank can have the abilities Thick Fat, Scrappy, plus the Hidden Ability Sap Sipper.
Is Miltank legendary or mythical?
No. Miltank is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Miltank's best stat?
Miltank's highest base stat is Defense at 105, which ranks 3rd of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Miltank good?
Miltank has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Miltank's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Thick Fat, Fire and Ice moves do half damage. Scrappy does not change its matchups. With Sap Sipper, Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage.
Through the generations.
Miltank as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Miltank is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.
Scrappy: does not change its type matchups.
Sap Sipper: Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage.
Miltank vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Miltank | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 77 | +18 |
| Attack | 80 | 74 | +6 |
| Defense | 105 | 60 | +45 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 59 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Speed | 100 | 69 | +31 |
| Total | 490 | 403 | +87 |
Miltank appears in 29 games.
Every mainline release where Miltank is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Miltank.
Every main-series game Miltank is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildTraining Lowlands (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern (After receiving the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPaniola Ranch, Poni Plains
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VEvent only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only
- EventDream World
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 210 (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 38, 39, 47
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone extension
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 38 and 39
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 38 and 39 (morning) (day)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Miltank appears in 15 episodes.
From EP160 (2000-08-03) through HZ077 (2024-12-13).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Miltank partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Miltank partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Miltank in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Miltank
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.