How to evolve
- This pagePetilil
- Lilligant
Use Sun Stone - Hisuian LilligantUse Sun Stone
Not in Scarlet & Violet
Petilil Best Moveset
Grass at 70 Sp. Atk and 30 Speed with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed under sun. The stats are pre-evolution level. The moveset can't function. Evolve to Lilligant for 110 Sp. Atk and AbilityOwn Tempo that prevents confusion for MovePetal Dance spam.
Petilil was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Petilil's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Owntempo with Focus Sash, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Petilil best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire
- Synthesis
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
Petilil was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Petilil maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Leech Seed
- Leaf Storm
- Solar Beam
Petilil was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Petilil maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Utility Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Petilil was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Petilil maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Leaf Storm
- Giga Drain
- Protect
Petilil was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Petilil maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Toxic
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Petilil Weakness
Petilil is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Petilil Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Petilil
Salazzle threatens a KO with Flamethrower (156-184%). Genesect's U-turn also KOs at 140-165%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x156-184%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x140-165%KO Extreme Speed53-63% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Lapras builds →Surf36-42% Thunderbolt24-28% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
To get Lilligant from Petilil, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Petilil with 89 breeding partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Petilil
Those green leaves turning full autumn orange? Petilil looks like it wandered into October and decided to stay. It's a clean, warm palette swap that earns a solid A tier.
Shiny Petilil Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 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 Petilil
Petilil starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Petilil in SV
Petilil is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 28 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Petilil ✓South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.13-35OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.13-44OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.13-35OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.13-35OverworldRate 24%Kitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldReveler's RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.43-50OverworldRate 24%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LilligantNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.30-60OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.30-60OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.30-60OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.30-60OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Petilil (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Petilil.
Petilil starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Petilil in PLA
Step 1Petilil ✓Cottonsedge PrairieLv.33-36GrassUncommonHolm of TrialsLv.33-36GrassUncommonAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
- Lilligantuse Sun Stone
- Lilligant (Hisuian Lilligant)use Sun Stone
A solid number of locations for Petilil with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Petilil in SwSh
Petilil is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 40-48. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Petilil ✓Honeycalm IslandLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Intense SunHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Thunderstorm
- Step 2Evolve into LilligantBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Petilil egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Petilil.
Ultra Moon is the only version that grows Petilil in the wild, the bulb Pokemon rooted in tall grass and flowery patches across several spots of Alola. The one you find ranges from level 10 to 57.
Where To Catch Petilil in USUM
Petilil is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-57 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Evolve into Lilligant
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Petilil.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Petilil's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Atk EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
If the leaves on its head are pruned with regularity, this Pokémon can be grown into a fine plump shape.
Petilil Guide
For a casual playthrough, Petilil works as a placeholder. Grass coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Lilligant. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Petilil has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Petilil 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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