
- Abilities
- ChlorophyllSharply boosts Speed in sunshine.OvergrowActivates when HP falls below 1/2.
- Hidden ability
- PickpocketSteals the item of a foe that makes contact.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Field / Grass
- Growth
- Medium Slow
- EV yield
- 1 Defense
- Wild held item
- Power Herb
| HP | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 40 | |
| Defense | 50 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | |
| Speed | 30 | |
| Total | 220 |
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.
Headbutt chances apply to the listed tree type. Common and rare trees depend on your Trainer ID.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | : Common trees | 3–4 | 30% |
| Viridian Forest | : Rare trees | 5–7 | 30% |
| Route 4 | , | 8 | 4% |
| Route 4 | , | 8 | 4% |
| Route 24 | , | 14 | 1% |
| Route 24 | , | 14 | 1% |
| Route 24 | , | 14 | 1% |
| Ilex Forest | , | 5 | 1% |
| Forest of Time / Forest of Time, maze of clearings | , | 5–6 | 20% |
| Island Forest | , | 17 | 10% |
| Island Forest | , | 17 | 10% |
Evolution
Evolves into Nuzleaf at Lv 14.
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 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 3 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 6 | Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user startles the foe with a shriek. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 12 | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit. |
| 15 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 18 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| 21 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| 24 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| 27 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 30 | Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however. |
| 33 | Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved. |
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. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| 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. |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage. |
| 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. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| 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. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| 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. |
| TM64 | Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved. |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| 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. |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| 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. |
| TM99 | Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage. |
| TM107 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe. | |
| 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 |
| Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 | The user thinks up a sinister plan. Raises its Sp. Atk by 2 stages. | Celadon gatehouse · Cost: Free Celadon City Team Rocket base |
| 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 |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | The 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
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 | The user empties its mind to forget its concerns. Raises its Sp. Def by 2 stages. |
| Beat Up | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage. |
| Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage. |
| Grassy Terrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger. |
| 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. |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Power Swap | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. |
| 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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