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Leech Seed

Effect

A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
GrassStatus—90100Selected target

“—” power marks a status move.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

106 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (70 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Leech Seed: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
GrassPoisonLv 9Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 9Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 9Where to get it
GrassPsychicLv 10Where to get it
GrassPsychicLv 1Where to get it
GrassFlyingLv 22Where to get it
GrassFlyingLv 24Where to get it
GrassFlyingLv 24Where to get it
GrassLv 13Where to get it
GrassLv 13Where to get it
PsychicGrassLv 50Where to get it
GrassLv 8Where to get it
GrassFightingLv 1, Lv 8Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 10Where to get it
GrassLv 10Where to get it
GrassDarkLv 10Where to get it
RockGrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 29Where to get it
GrassLv 32Where to get it
GrassRockLv 33Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 26Where to get it
GrassLv 28Where to get it
GrassLv 20Where to get it
GrassLv 19Where to get it
GrassLv 19Where to get it
GrassDragonLv 20Where to get it
GrassDragonLv 20Where to get it
GrassLv 16NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassFairyLv 30Where to get it
GrassFairyLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 24Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
NormalGrassLv 13Where to get it
NormalGrassLv 13Where to get it
GrassLv 15Where to get it
GrassLv 15Where to get it
GrassFightingLv 15Where to get it
GrassLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GhostGrassLv 8Where to get it
GhostGrassLv 1Where to get it
GhostGrassLv 16NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GhostGrassLv 16NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FairyLv 21NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassFairyLv 15NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelFlyingLv 55NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassDragonLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Tart Apple on Applin, and the Tart Apple can't be obtained.
GrassDragonLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Sweet Apple on Applin, and the Sweet Apple can't be obtained.
PsychicGrassLv 64NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassNormalLv 34Where to get it
GrassNormalLv 37Where to get it
GrassNormalLv 39Where to get it
DarkGrassLv 25NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form.
Mega Venusaur
GrassPoisonLv 9NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Cherrim’s standard form.
Cherrim (Sunshine Form)
GrassFireLv 28Battle only
Artwork shows Shaymin’s standard form.
Shaymin (Sky Forme)
GrassFlyingLv 19NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe Gracidea only works on an event Shaymin, and the game's only Shaymin (Forest of Time) isn't one.
Artwork shows Deerling’s standard form.
Deerling (Summer Form)
NormalGrassLv 13NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Deerling’s standard form.
Deerling (Autumn Form)
NormalGrassLv 13NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Deerling’s standard form.
Deerling (Winter Form)
NormalGrassLv 13NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sawsbuck’s standard form.
Sawsbuck (Summer Form)
NormalGrassLv 13NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sawsbuck’s standard form.
Sawsbuck (Autumn Form)
NormalGrassLv 13NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sawsbuck’s standard form.
Sawsbuck (Winter Form)
NormalGrassLv 13NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form.
Ice Rider Calyrex
PsychicIceLv 64NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form.
Shadow Rider Calyrex
PsychicGhostLv 64NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Lilligant’s standard form.
Hisuian Lilligant
GrassFightingLv 1Where to get it
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form.
Gigantamax Venusaur
GrassPoisonLv 9NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Flapple’s standard form.
Gigantamax Flapple
GrassDragonLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Appletun’s standard form.
Gigantamax Appletun
GrassDragonLv 12NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.

Move tutors (78 Pokémon)

Cherrygrove Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Cherrygrove City

Pokémon that learn Leech Seed: Move tutors
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
GrassPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
BugGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
BugGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassPsychicTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFairyTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFlyingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
PsychicGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
WaterGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFightingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassPoisonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDarkTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
RockGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassIceTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassIceTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassRockTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFairyTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFairyTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassFightingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GhostGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GhostGrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassNormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassNormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassNormalTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassGhostTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form.
Mega Venusaur
GrassPoisonTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sceptile’s standard form.
Mega Sceptile
GrassDragonTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Cherrim’s standard form.
Cherrim (Sunshine Form)
GrassFireTutor compatibilityBattle only
Artwork shows Abomasnow’s standard form.
Mega Abomasnow
GrassIceTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Shaymin’s standard form.
Shaymin (Sky Forme)
GrassFlyingTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe Gracidea only works on an event Shaymin, and the game's only Shaymin (Forest of Time) isn't one.
Artwork shows Deerling’s standard form.
Deerling (Summer Form)
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Deerling’s standard form.
Deerling (Autumn Form)
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Deerling’s standard form.
Deerling (Winter Form)
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sawsbuck’s standard form.
Sawsbuck (Summer Form)
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sawsbuck’s standard form.
Sawsbuck (Autumn Form)
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Sawsbuck’s standard form.
Sawsbuck (Winter Form)
NormalGrassTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Lilligant’s standard form.
Hisuian Lilligant
GrassFightingTutor compatibilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form.
Gigantamax Venusaur
GrassPoisonTutor compatibilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (20 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Leech Seed: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
GrassPoisonEgg learnsetWhere to get it
BugGrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
WaterGrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassDragonEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassIceEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassSteelEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassFairyEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassGhostEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GroundGrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
Artwork shows Voltorb’s standard form.
Hisuian Voltorb
ElectricGrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.

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