Exeggcute's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Attack trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 1 Defense EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Type-wise, Exeggcute takes extra damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Watch out for Bug attacks, those deal 4x damage. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Exeggcute's physical bulk (base 80 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic |
Chi-Yu can KO Exeggcute with Overheat (214-252%). Sinistcha threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (100-118%). Braviary's U-turn also KOs at 100-118%.
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeadsofruin ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Chi-Yu builds →Heat Wave 2x157-185%KO Dark Pulse 2x133-156%KO Snarl 2x92-108%KO Overheat 2x214-252%KO | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Braviary builds →U Turn 4x100-118%KO Close Combat21-25% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x132-155%KO Psyshock29-34% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Evolving Exeggcute into Exeggutor takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 205 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Exeggcute easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant egg group.
utility options keeps opponents guessing about Exeggcute's real targets. Oranberry provides extra utility while spread EVs and Bold nature handle the stat profile. Harvest ties it together.
Best Build
Exeggcute best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Substitute
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Sleep Powder
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
TMs define Exeggcute's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Poison coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Block give Exeggcute options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Poison coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Block give Exeggcute options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Poison coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam. The egg moves push it further.
TMs define Exeggcute's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Solar Beam and Dream Eater, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Poison coverage. That's where the options open up.
No wild encounters for Exeggcute in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Gold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
No wild encounters for Exeggcute in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Gold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Exeggcute appears at high spawn rates across 60 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Exeggcute in Sword & Shield
60 walking encounters at Lv. 40-48 for Exeggcute across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
moderate rates across 2 locations for Exeggcute in late-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.
Best Locations to Catch Exeggcute in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Exeggcute has 2 evolution paths: Exeggutor using a Leaf Stone and Alolan Exeggutor using a Leaf Stone. Different conditions, different results.
Exeggcute does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Psychic type on your team. Evolve it into Exeggutor before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Exeggcute shows up in 20 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Yellow and Red & Blue.
Exeggcute appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Exeggcute has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves