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Pokemon Sword and Shield Nuzleaf

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nuzleaf is a Grass and Dark Type Wily Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Fairy, Bug type moves. You can find and catch Nuzleaf in West Lake Axewell with a 60% chance to appear during Overcast weather. The Max IV Stats of Nuzleaf are 70 HP, 70 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 40 Defense, 40 SP Defense, and 60 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nuzleaf
Regular
Shiny
Nuzleaf Galar Pokedex ID: 40

List of Nuzleaf Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 340
HP 70
Attack 70
Defense 40
Special Attack 60
Special Defense 40
Speed 60

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Nuzleaf to have is Lonely, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Defense stats.

Nuzleaf Abilities

Ability Type Effect
ChlorophyllNormal
Early BirdNormal
PickpocketHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.

Shield Pokedex Entry

They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of Nuzleaf’s grass flute fills listeners with dread.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nuzleaf Evolutions

How do i get Nuzleaf's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Seedot evolves into Nuzleaf when you reach Level 14. Nuzleaf then evolves into its final evolution Shiftry with a use Leaf Stone.

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Level 14
Nuzleaf
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use Leaf Stone
Shiftry
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Seedot
220405030304030
Nuzleaf
340704060407060
Shiftry
4801006090609080

Nuzleaf Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Nuzleaf?

Nuzleaf does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Seedot and evolve it into Nuzleaf. A popular spawn location you can find Seedot is in the West Lake Axewell area with a 60% chance to spawn during Overcast weather.

Nuzleaf is a Pokemon Sword Exclusive Pokemon and can only be found within the Sword Version of the game.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
West Lake Axewell
60%8 - 14
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
10%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Dappled Grove
5%13 - 15
Giant's Seat
25%33 - 38
Giant's Seat
60%33 - 38
South Lake Miloch
5%14 - 16
South Lake Miloch
5%14 - 16

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 2 - Lakeside
20%37 - 40
Route 2
20%4 - 6
Dappled Grove
40%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
20%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
35%11 - 15
Route 5
20%16 - 18
Giant's Cap
40%27 - 29
Giant's Seat
15%30 - 35
Rolling Fields
40%7 - 9
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Nuzleaf Raids

Where do i find Nuzleaf Raids?

You can find Nuzleaf raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Nuzleaf Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Nuzleaf Raid is exclusive and can only be found within the Pokemon Sword Version of the game.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nuzleaf Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Nuzleaf Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Nuzleaf Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Nuzleaf Moves List

What moves can Nuzleaf learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Nuzleaf can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Grass and Dark type +50% STAB damage.

Nuzleaf Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
00[] Razor Leaf
01[] Air Cutter
01[] Torment
01[] Fake Out
01[] Swagger
01[] Synthesis
01[] Explosion
01[] Tackle
01[] Harden
01[] Absorb
01[] Astonish
09[] Growth
12[] Rollout
18[] Mega Drain
24[] Payback
30[] Nature Power
36[] Sunny Day
43[] Extrasensory
50[] Sucker Punch
57[] Leaf Blade

TM Moves Nuzleaf can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM01Mega KickPhysical120755
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial18010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM12Solar BladePhysical187.510010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM23ThiefPhysical9010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial112.510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM37Beat UpPhysical10030Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM50Bullet SeedPhysical37.510030Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM57PaybackPhysical7510010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM58AssurancePhysical9010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM59FlingPhysical10010Power depends on held item.
TM60Power SwapStatus10User and opponent swap Attack and Special Attack.
TM75Low SweepPhysical6510020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM79RetaliatePhysical701005Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
TM85SnarlSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM88Grassy TerrainStatus10Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
TM94False SwipePhysical4010040Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.

Nuzleaf TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR07Low KickPhysical10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR50Leaf BladePhysical13510015High critical hit ratio.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial12010015May cause flinching.
TR59Seed BombPhysical12010015
TR65Energy BallSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR68Nasty PlotStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR77Grass KnotSpecial10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR81Foul PlayPhysical142.510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.

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