Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, letting Eldegoss hit way above its stat class. Grass typing helps — 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Part of the Gen 8 roster. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Eldegoss's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
The seeds attached to its cotton fluff are full of nutrients. It spreads them on the wind so that plants and other Pokémon can benefit from them.
The cotton on the head of this Pokémon can be spun into a glossy, gorgeous yarn—a Galar regional specialty.
Eldegoss Weakness
FragileType-wise, Eldegoss takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Eldegoss's special bulk (base 120 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Eldegoss is what Gossifleur becomes. Breed it for Gossifleur eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Gossifleur pushed Eldegoss to 460 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +60.
How to Evolve
Breed with Eldegoss to get Gossifleur eggs easily using 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Growth, Leech Seed, Poison Powder and 3 more.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Eldegoss's real targets. Aguavberry provides extra utility while HP-heavy investment EVs and Calm nature handle the stat profile. Cottondown ties it together.
Best Build
Best Eldegoss Moveset
- Pollen Puff
- Protect
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Growth and Leech Seed give Eldegoss options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Bug coverage already covers a decent range on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 24 locations for Eldegoss in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Eldegoss in Sword & Shield
The path to Eldegoss starts with Gossifleur at Lv. 10-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GossifleurEFFORTLESSRoute 3ShieldOverworldLv.10-1430%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 3SwordOverworldLv.10-1430%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidNormal WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - High LevelShieldGrassLv.37-4035%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - High LevelSwordGrassLv.37-4035%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterIntense SunMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterIntense SunMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterIntense SunMODERATEBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostWaterNormal Weather
Step 2Eldegoss ✓EFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.27-2940%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.27-2940%MidOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidNormal WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidNormal WeatherEASYGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.27-2920%MidNormal WeatherEASYGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.27-2920%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogMODERATEStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4540%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4540%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4530%LateOvercastEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4530%LateOvercastEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateSandstormEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateSandstormEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateRainingEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateRainingEASYDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4520%LateHeavy FogEASYDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4520%LateHeavy FogMODERATEDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4510%LateThunderstormMODERATEDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4510%LateThunderstormor evolve from Gossifleur (Step 1)
Eldegoss looks average on paper at 460 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Gossifleur evolves into Eldegoss at level 20. Eldegoss is the fully evolved form. It sits at 460 BST in its evolved form.
Eldegoss gets Regenerator, Cotton Down, and Effect Spore. But Regenerator is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Eldegoss is leaning toward the special side (base 80 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Eldegoss can be found in Sword & Shield.
Since Sword & Shield, Eldegoss has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Eldegoss has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- 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 VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A