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Leavanny Best Moveset
103 Attack at 92 Speed on Bug/Grass with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed under sun. AbilityOvercoat blocks weather and powder moves. The moveset runs physical Bug and Grass TermStab at solid pace. Seven weaknesses (4x Fire, plus Flying, Ice, Poison, Rock, Bug) make defensive play impossible. Offense only, and even then the typing costs too many matchups.
103 Attack and 92 Speed from Bug/Grass in Gen V (Black & White). Swords Dance swept, but six weaknesses including 4x Fire and Flying was the real matchup.
Best Moves
Best Build
Leavanny best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Sticky Web setter with 92 Speed in Gen VI (X & Y). Outpaced opposing leads, set the web, and fainted to the type chart.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sticky Web
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Bug/Grass remained one of the worst defensive combos in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Six weaknesses invited half the metagame to hit super-effectively.
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic
- Bug Buzz
- Hidden Power Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of good stats behind terrible typing in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Bug/Grass invited everything except Grass and Ground.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Triple Axel
- Leaf Blade
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Leavanny Weakness
Type-wise, Leavanny takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Watch out for Fire and Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
What is Leavanny Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Leavanny
Rillaboom threatens a KO with U-turn (101-120%).
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin23-27% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off47-55% U Turn 2x101-120%KO Wood Hammer22-25% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake8-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn7-8% Scald6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed41-48% Earthquake12-15% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Primarina builds →Moonblast46-54% Surf22-26% Flip Turn6-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off49-58% Stone Edge 2x152-179%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Gliscor builds →Earthquake7-8% Knock Off19-22% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Garchomp builds →Earthquake11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Zapdos builds →Hurricane 4x160-188%KO Volt Switch12-15% Heat Wave 4x138-162%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves View Samurott-Hisui builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
The three-stage chain from Sewaddle through Swadloon ends here at Leavanny. Want more? Breed for Sewaddle eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Sewaddle pushed Leavanny to 500 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Leavanny to get Sewaddle eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Leavanny
Leavanny's shiny barely touches the green-and-yellow tailor bug, and the Pokemon known for cutting leaves into clothes couldn't even cut itself a new color scheme. Three stages of Bug/Grass with three invisible shinies. This line is proof that not every caterpillar gets a butterfly moment.
Shiny Leavanny Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Leavanny
A few locations for Leavanny across mid-game routes. The list below shows no spawn rates for these spots, so pick the one that fits where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Leavanny in SV
To get Leavanny, start by catching Sewaddle through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SewaddleApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve SwadloonMossfell ConfluenceLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Sewaddle (Step 1)
Step 3Leavanny ✓Mossfell ConfluenceLv.21-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.21-60Overworldor evolve from Swadloon (Step 2)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Leavanny preloaded.
A Wednesday Island Scan at Poni Meadow is the one way to meet Leavanny in Alola, the nurturing bug leaf appearing at level 57 once you have the scanner charged.
Where To Catch Leavanny in USUM
To plan your throws, open the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon catch rate calculator with Leavanny preloaded.
At level 57, Leavanny is one of the higher-end Island Scan rewards, appearing only in Poni Meadow and only when Wednesday rolls around.
Where To Catch Leavanny in SM
Step 2Evolve into Swadloon
To plan your throws, open the Sun & Moon catch rate calculator with Leavanny preloaded.
No wild encounters for Leavanny. The 3-stage chain runs through Sewaddle, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Leavanny in ORAS
Sewaddle is your first catch on the way to Leavanny. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-7 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Evolve into Swadloon
Step 3Leavanny ✓
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Leavanny's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle.
Leavanny Guide
Leavanny plays as a attacker. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully.
Leavanny pairs best with Walking Wake, Great Tusk, and Ninetales. Walking Wake has Decent synergy and covers what Leavanny can't handle on its own.
Leavanny's hidden ability is Overcoat. It protects against damage from weather. Situational compared to Swarm and Chlorophyll.
Adamant is the go-to nature for Leavanny. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Leavanny has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Leavanny has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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