Veluza
TL;DR. Veluza is a water/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 478. When Veluza discards unnecessary flesh, its mind becomes honed and its psychic power increases. The spare flesh has a mild but delicious flavor.
When Veluza discards unnecessary flesh, its mind becomes honed and its psychic power increases. The spare flesh has a mild but delicious flavor.
Stat spread.
Total of 478. 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.
Veluza 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, Veluza reaches 2,436 CP at level 40 and 2,787 CP as a best buddy.
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Veluza in competitive play.
Veluza is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Veluza.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Veluza, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Veluza?
Veluza is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Veluza weak to?
Veluza takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Veluza resistant to?
Veluza resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Veluza evolve?
Veluza does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Veluza from?
Veluza was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0976.
What are Veluza's base stats?
Veluza has HP 90, Attack 102, Defense 73, Special Attack 78, Special Defense 65, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 478.
What are Veluza's abilities?
Veluza can have the ability Mold Breaker, plus the Hidden Ability Sharpness.
Is Veluza legendary or mythical?
No. Veluza is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Veluza's best stat?
Veluza's highest base stat is Attack at 102, which ranks 35th of 250 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Veluza good?
Veluza has a base stat total of 478, the 426th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Veluza 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 Veluza is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Veluza vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 250 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Veluza | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 71 | +19 |
| Attack | 102 | 70 | +32 |
| Defense | 73 | 72 | +1 |
| Special Attack | 78 | 78 | +0 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 75 | -10 |
| Speed | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Total | 478 | 434 | +44 |
Veluza appears in 2 games.
Every mainline release where Veluza is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
Veluza isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Veluza is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Veluza card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Veluza
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