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#0548 Petilil

Petilil artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Grass
Abilities
ChlorophyllSharply boosts Speed in sunshine.Own TempoPrevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
Hidden ability
Leaf GuardIn sun, allies gain 50% Special Attack and Defense.
Capture
Gender
always female
Egg groups
Grass
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Sp. Atk
Petilil’s base stats
HP45
Attack35
Defense50
Sp. Atk70
Sp. Def50
Speed30
Total280

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.

Where to find Petilil in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Viridian Forest, 41%
Route 7, 1820%

Evolution

Evolves into:

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.

Petilil’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1GrowthNormalStatus——20The user’s body grows all at once. Raises Attack and Sp. Atk by 1 stage, or 2 in harsh sunlight.
3Helping HandNormalStatus——20The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher.
6Stun SporeGrassStatus—7530The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
9Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
12AromatherapyGrassStatus——5The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.
15Magical LeafGrassSpecial60—20The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.
18Sleep PowderGrassStatus—7515The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the foe.
21Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
24Leech SeedGrassStatus—9010A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
27After YouNormalStatus——15The user helps an ally or a foe act right after this move.
30Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
33SynthesisGrassStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
36Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
39EntrainmentNormalStatus—10015The user dances to an odd rhythm that the foe copies, making its ability the same as the user’s.
42Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Petilil can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Move tutors

Moves Petilil can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.

National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1

Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras

the National Park

Grass WhistleGrassStatus—5015Plays a soothing tune that puts the target to sleep.
Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.
Leech SeedGrassStatus—9010A 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 LeafGrassSpecial60—20The 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

Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Pollen PuffBugSpecial9010015A puff that explodes on foes, or heals when used on an ally.

Rock Tunnel · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

the Bug Catcher left of the Rock Tunnel exit

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015The 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

SynthesisGrassStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Cherrygrove Southwest house · Cost: TM75 Swords Dance ×1

Cherrygrove City

Egg moves

Petilil’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Healing WishPsychicStatus——10The user sacrifices itself to fully restore the HP and status of the Pokémon taking its place.
IngrainGrassStatus——20The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Sweet ScentNormalStatus—10020A sweet scent lowers the foe’s evasiveness by 2 stages. It also lures wild Pokémon in grass.
Worry SeedGrassStatus—10010A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.

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