Mid-stage Pokemon like Dolliv rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Arboliva, which is where the real potential kicks in. Known as the Olive Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Nothing fancy in Dolliv's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Dolliv shares its tasty, fresh-scented oil with others. This species has coexisted with humans since times long gone.
It basks in the sun to its heart’s content until the fruits on its head ripen. After that, Dolliv departs from human settlements and goes on a journey.
Dolliv Weakness
VulnerableFire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves hit Dolliv for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. The Grass/Normal typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
Dolliv sits between Smoliv and Arboliva in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Sp.Def got the biggest boost (+27 from Smoliv). The final form adds another 156 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Dolliv to get Smoliv eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Eviolite makes Dolliv bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs with Modest nature handle the stat profile. Utility options keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Best Dolliv Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Memento
- Energy Ball
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Dolliv learns Energy Ball and Earth Power naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Ground coverage extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Dolliv. Low spawn rates across 28 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Dolliv in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Dolliv starts with Smoliv at Lv. 7-39 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SmolivEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworldLv.7-2960%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworldLv.7-2960%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRoute
Step 2Dolliv ✓CHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteor evolve from Smoliv (Step 1)
At 354 BST, Dolliv is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Arboliva before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Cinderace (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dolliv. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Poison, Flying, and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 33 Speed, Dolliv won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Early Bird makes sleep pass twice as quickly — that's the one you want on Dolliv. Harvest is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Dolliv is leaning toward the special side (base 78 Sp. Atk). But the speed tells the real story — base 33 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Dolliv can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Dolliv has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Dolliv has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A