Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Nuzleaf

Nuzleaf

Wily Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nuzleaf is a Grass and Dark Type Wily Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Nuzleaf can be found with Chlorophyll, Early Bird and Pickpocket as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 340 combined Base Stats.

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Nuzleaf Stats & Abilities
Nuzleaf Evolutions
Nuzleaf Locations
Nuzleaf Weakness
Nuzleaf Best Moves
Nuzleaf Level Up Moves
Nuzleaf TM Moves
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Nuzleaf Stats and Abilities

Based on Nuzleaf Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Nuzleaf Highest IV Stat is Attack 70 and the Lowest being Defense 40.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
E	Attack	70	130	262
F	Defense	40	76	196
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
E	Speed	60	112	240
E	Total	340


Nuzleaf	Detail
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Power Herb
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Grass
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)


Abilities	Description
Chlorophyll Ability 1	Chlorophyll doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during bright sunshine.
Early Bird Ability 2	The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
Pickpocket Hidden Ability	Steals an item when hit by another Pokémon.

How To Evolve Nuzleaf in BDSP

Seedot requires (Level 14) to evolve into Nuzleaf and then (use Leaf Stone) to evolve into Shiftry.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Seedot	Level 14 →	Nuzleaf	use Leaf Stone →	Shiftry

Where To Find Nuzleaf in BDSP

Nuzleaf has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern	National	Nuzleaf Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Seedot Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Nuzleaf Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Seedot Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Nuzleaf Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Seedot Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Nuzleaf Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Seedot Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Nuzleaf Weakness

Nuzleaf is a Grass and Dark Type pokemon. This will cause Nuzleaf to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Fairy, Bug Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, Ghost, Dark, Psychic Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Bug
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Fire Ice Fighting Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric Ghost Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Psychic

What pokemon is Nuzleaf Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Nuzleaf Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon

Best Moves Nuzleaf in BDSP

Best Moveset for Nuzleaf Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
1	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
57	Leaf Blade	Physical	135	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
43	Extrasensory	Special	80	100	20	May cause flinching.
50	Sucker Punch	Physical	105	100	5	User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.

Best Moveset for Nuzleaf TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Nuzleaf Lv Up Moves

Nuzleaf TM Moves

Nuzleaf Level Up Moves

List of Moves Nuzleaf can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Razor Leaf	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
1	Air Cutter	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Special High critical hit ratio.
1	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
1	Fake Out	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
1	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
1	Synthesis	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
1	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Harden	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Absorb	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
1	Astonish	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
9	Growth	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
12	Rollout	Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
18	Mega Drain	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
24	Payback	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
30	Nature Power	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
36	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
43	Extrasensory	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
50	Sucker Punch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
57	Leaf Blade	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.

Nuzleaf TM Moves

List of Moves Nuzleaf can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM27	Low Sweep	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM66	Payback	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM78	Snarl	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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