Under Trick Room, Arboliva's terrible Speed becomes its best asset — it 'outspeeds' nearly everything when turns are reversed. And it hits hard enough to make that matter. Ghost moves can't touch it, which offsets the 6 weaknesses somewhat. Its damage comes from the special side.
Arboliva's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This calm Pokémon is very compassionate. It will share its delicious, nutrient-rich oil with weakened Pokémon.
This Pokémon drives back enemies by launching its rich, aromatic oil at them with enough force to smash a boulder.
Arboliva Weakness
VulnerableType-wise, Arboliva takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
Arboliva is the final form in a three-stage chain from Smoliv through Dolliv. Breeding this form produces Smoliv eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Smoliv gave Arboliva the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+67), bringing the total to 510 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Arboliva to get Smoliv eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Arboliva doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Modest nature still pushes offense. Earthpower and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Sp. Atk EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Arboliva Moveset
- Earth Power
- Giga Drain
- Hyper Voice
- Alluring Voice
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Arboliva's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Psychic and Fairy coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Smoliv first, not Arboliva. Smoliv appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Arboliva in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Arboliva starts with Smoliv at Lv. 7-39 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SmolivEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworldLv.7-2960%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworldLv.7-2960%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve DollivCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidDesertCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidWaterCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidForestCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.25-394%MidRouteor evolve from Smoliv (Step 1)
Step 3Arboliva ✓
Arboliva has a 510 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 125 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Arboliva's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Blaziken (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Poison, Flying, and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 39 Speed, Arboliva won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Seed Sower is the go-to ability for Arboliva. It turns the ground into Grassy Terrain when the Pokémon is hit by an attack. Its hidden ability Harvest can work in specific setups.
Arboliva fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 125 Sp. Atk). Base 39 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Arboliva can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Arboliva has appeared in 1 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A