Trevenant Best Moveset
110 Attack at 85 HP on Ghost/Grass with AbilityHarvest recycling consumed berries 50% of the time (100% under sun). Held ItemSitrus Berry heals 25% and recycles endlessly. NatureBrave maximizes Attack at 56 Speed. The moveset tanks hits through berry recycling and fires physical Ghost and Grass TermStab. Tera Ghost amplifies the primary damage.
Harvest recycled Sitrus Berry in Gen VI (X & Y). Ghost/Grass with 110 Attack. Will-O-Wisp plus Harvest plus Leech Seed stalled effectively.
Best Moves
Best Build
Trevenant best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Ghost/Grass invited Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Five weaknesses on a stall build was too many holes.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Will O Wisp
- Phantom Force
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Knock Off removed the berry and ended the Harvest cycle in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). One move countered the entire strategy.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Claw
- Trick Room
- Horn Leech
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of Harvest dependency in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Ghost/Grass was interesting but fragile. One Knock Off ended the game plan.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Poltergeist
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Trevenant Weakness
Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Trevenant for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Trevenant Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Trevenant
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% Scald5-5% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake13-16% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Glimmora builds →Power Gem28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle2-2% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Iron Treads builds →Earthquake17-20% Knock Off 2x43-51% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Clodsire builds →Earthquake10-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Primarina builds →Moonblast35-41% Surf17-20% Flip Turn5-6% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Getting Trevenant requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Phantump. Breed this form to get Phantump eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+42 over Phantump), and Trevenant peaks at 474 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Trevenant to get Phantump eggs easily using 63 partners from the Amorphous and Grass egg groups.
Shiny Trevenant
Trevenant's shiny is a showstopper. The bark bleaches to a ghostly white and the leaves flush blood-red, turning the haunted tree into something out of a winter horror painting. It's one of the best Ghost-type shinies ever made, and it's not even close.
Shiny Trevenant 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 Trevenant
A trade step sits in Trevenant's 2-stage line from Phantump. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Phantump shows up in the wild.
Where To Catch Trevenant in SV
The path to Trevenant starts with Phantump at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PhantumpKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldReveler's RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Trevenant ✓Crystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldNightKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNightor evolve from Phantump (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Trevenant preloaded.
The elder tree Trevenant lingers in Lumiose's Wild Zones near level 40 to 42, guards Wild Zone 15 around level 40, and rises as an Alpha in Wild Zone 13 close to level 48.
Where To Catch Trevenant in LZA
The path to Trevenant starts with Phantump at Lv. 17-47 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Trevenant's 2-stage line starts with Phantump, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Trevenant in SwSh
Phantump is your first catch on the way to Trevenant. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34-65 across 20 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch PhantumpGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassRate 10%All WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Overcast
- Step 2Trevenant ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Phantump egg.
Trevenant's 2-stage line starts with Phantump, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Trevenant in USUM
Phantump is your first catch on the way to Trevenant. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 21-33 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Trevenant ✓
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Trevenant's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
People fear it due to a belief that it devours any who try to cut down trees in its forest, but to the Pokémon it shares its woods with, it’s kind.
Trevenant Guide
Trevenant is obtained by trade-evolving Phantump. Catch a Phantump first, then trade.
Use Trevenant as a setup sweeper. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest, Poltergeist is the primary attack.
Build your team around Walking Wake, Torkoal, and Heatran. These have the highest co-usage rates with Trevenant in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Harvest is the hidden ability. Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Trevenant's regular abilities before committing.
Run Brave on Trevenant. +Attack is what matters, and the -Speed cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the setup sweeper role.
Game Availability
Trevenant joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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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