
- Abilities
- ChlorophyllSharply boosts Speed in sunshine.InsomniaPrevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
- Hidden ability
- KlutzThe Pokémon can’t use any held items.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Grass
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 1 Attack
| HP | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 62 | |
| Defense | 40 | |
| Sp. Atk | 62 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | |
| Speed | 50 | |
| Total | 304 |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 6 | , and | 13 | 10% |
Evolution
Evolves into Scovillain using Fire Stone.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leafage | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | The user strikes the foe with leaves. |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 4 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 10 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The user’s body grows all at once. Raises Attack and Sp. Atk by 1 stage, or 2 in harsh sunlight. |
| 13 | Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 17 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| 21 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession. |
| 24 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and charges. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch. |
| 28 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 38 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 44 | Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above. |
| 48 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | var. | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM107 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. | |
| Leaf Storm | Grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages. | |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. | Cherrygrove Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1 Cherrygrove City |
| Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss. | Route 5 House · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 5: the Pokémon shelter raid (after the Cascade Badge) Route 5 cottage: the old lady teaches it after you save the girl |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above. | Celadon Gym · Cost: Free taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | Saffron City · Cost: Colbur Berry ×1 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 | The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. |
| Rage Powder | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 | The user covers itself in irritating powder to draw attention. All foes’ attacks target the user. |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit. |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia. |
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