How to evolve
Sewaddle Best Moveset
Bug/Grass at 53 Attack and 42 Speed. AbilityChlorophyll doubles Speed under sun. Pre-evolution stats across the board. The moveset can't function. Evolve through to Leavanny for 103 Attack and the Bug/Grass TermStab with Chlorophyll under sun.
Sewaddle saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Sewaddle's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sewaddle best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Bug Bite
- Facade
- Payback
Recommended Teammates
Sewaddle was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Air Slash
- Energy Ball
- Signal Beam
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Sewaddle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Sewaddle climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain
- Air Slash
Sewaddle was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Sewaddle Weakness
Sewaddle is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Watch out for Fire and Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| 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 Sewaddle Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Sewaddle
Scizor can KO Sewaddle with U-turn (115-136%). Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (175-206%).
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch33-39% Knock Off35-42% U Turn 2x115-136%KO Close Combat33-38% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 4x175-206%KO Air Slash 4x147-173%KO Scorching Sands5-6% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Salamence builds →Earthquake9-11% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball30-35% Sludge Bomb 2x67-79% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off54-64% Stone Edge 2x167-197%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Lapras builds →Surf14-16% Thunderbolt9-11% | ||
Evolution
Sewaddle is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Swadloon first, then eventually reaches Leavanny. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 190 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sewaddle easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Sewaddle
Sewaddle's green leaf cloak adjusts by a shade that even other Sewaddle wouldn't notice. The caterpillar wrapped in a leaf had one job for its shiny: change the leaf color. It didn't do that job. It's like submitting a blank timesheet and expecting a raise.
Shiny Sewaddle 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 Sewaddle
4 encounter spots for Sewaddle starting from early-game routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Where To Catch Sewaddle in SV
Sewaddle is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Sewaddle ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SwadloonMossfell ConfluenceLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Sewaddle (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into LeavannyMossfell ConfluenceLv.21-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.21-60Overworldor evolve from Swadloon (Step 2)
Bring the right balls: check Sewaddle catch odds in the Scarlet & Violet Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Sewaddle doesn't appear in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Catch Leavanny instead and breed it. Its Egg hatches into Sewaddle, and the step cards below show where Leavanny turns up.
How to Obtain Sewaddle in USUM
Sewaddle doesn't appear in the wild in Sun & Moon. Catch Leavanny instead and breed it. Its Egg hatches into Sewaddle, and the step cards below show where Leavanny turns up.
How to Obtain Sewaddle in SM
Sewaddle crawls through the grass on a pair of early routes, dropping in anywhere from level 2 to 7 in both games without any special trick.
Where To Catch Sewaddle in ORAS
Sewaddle is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-7 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Bring the right balls: check Sewaddle catch odds in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
Sewaddle's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Since this Pokémon makes its own clothes out of leaves, it is a popular mascot for fashion designers.
Sewaddle Guide
Sewaddle does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Swadloon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Sewaddle has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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