Dolliv Best Moveset
78/78 balanced Sp. Atk and Sp. Def at 33 Speed on Grass/Normal. AbilityHarvest recycles berries. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Arboliva exists. The moveset is building toward 125 Sp. Atk and the Seed Sower terrain utility.
Dolliv was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was Dolliv's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Earlybird with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dolliv best EVs are Defense and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Memento
- Energy Ball
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Dolliv Weakness
Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Dolliv for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. The Grass/Normal typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Dolliv Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Dolliv
Cinderace's U-turn hits Dolliv for 42-50%. Weavile's Ice Shard hits Dolliv for 37-44%. Lucario's Close Combat also KOs at 135-159%.
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dolliv View Cinderace builds →U Turn 2x42-50% Sucker Punch21-25% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dolliv View Weavile builds →Knock Off30-35% Ice Shard 2x37-44% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dolliv View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed30-35% Close Combat 2x135-159%KO Aura Sphere 2x76-90% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dolliv View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Dolliv sits between Smoliv and Arboliva in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Sp.Def got the biggest boost (+27 from Smoliv). The final form adds another 156 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dolliv to get Smoliv eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Dolliv
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Dolliv. Low spawn rates across 28 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Dolliv in SV
The path to Dolliv starts with Smoliv at Lv. 7-39 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SmolivSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.7-29OverworldRate 60%Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%Glaseado MountainLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%- Step 2Dolliv ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%Glaseado MountainLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-39OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Smoliv (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ArbolivaBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Arboliva egg.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Dolliv's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It basks in the sun to its heart’s content until the fruits on its head ripen. After that, Dolliv departs from human settlements and goes on a journey.
Dolliv Guide
At 354 BST, Dolliv is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Arboliva before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Cinderace (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Dolliv. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Poison, Flying, and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 33 Speed, Dolliv won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Early Bird makes sleep pass twice as quickly. That's the one you want on Dolliv. Harvest is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Dolliv is a special attacker with base 78 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 33 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
For a casual playthrough, Dolliv works as a placeholder. Grass/Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Arboliva. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Scarlet & Violet, Dolliv has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Dolliv 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 5BW
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 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves