Exeggcute Best Moveset
Grass/Psychic at 60 Sp. Atk and 40 Speed with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed under sun. The stats are pre-evolution level and sun doesn't fix the Sp. Atk problem. The moveset needs evolution. Exeggutor at 125 Sp. Atk makes AbilityChlorophyll actually dangerous.
Grass/Psychic pre-evolution with 60 Sp. Atk in Gen I (Red & Blue). Sleep Powder and Stun Spore for status. Psychic typing was dominant.
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Sleep Powder
- Explosion
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Rose in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Harvest recycled berries later but didn't exist yet. Chlorophyll in sun. The pre-evolution worked as a sun support piece.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Giga Drain
- Egg Bomb
- Self Destruct
Recommended Teammates
Exeggcute saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was a decline from C-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Synthesis
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Exeggcute saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Exeggcute maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Life Orb, favoring a Rash nature.
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Explosion
- Solar Beam
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Exeggcute saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Exeggcute maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Synthesis
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Exeggcute saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Exeggcute maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Extrasensory
- Sleep Powder
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Exeggcute saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Exeggcute maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Oranberry, favoring a Modest nature.
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
Exeggcute saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Exeggcute maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Harvest with Aguavberry, favoring a Modest nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ancient Power
- Sunny Day
- Psychic
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Exeggcute saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Exeggcute maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Focus Sash, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Sleep Powder
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Exeggcute Weakness
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 |
What is Exeggcute Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Exeggcute
Scizor can KO Exeggcute with U-turn (349-411%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (151-178%). Blaziken's Flare Blitz also KOs at 245-288%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch50-59% Knock Off 2x108-127%KO U Turn 4x349-411%KO Close Combat49-58% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x29-34% Draco Meteor151-178%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Blaziken builds →Close Combat61-72% Flare Blitz 2x245-288%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x187-220%KO Sludge Bomb 2x210-247%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Salamence builds →Earthquake28-33% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Exeggcute
Exeggcute appears at moderate rates across 6 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Exeggcute in SV
Exeggcute is your first catch on the way to Exeggcute. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Exeggcute ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.57OverworldAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Exeggutoruse Leaf Stone, in Alola
No wild encounters for Exeggcute in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring Exeggcute over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Gold & Silver, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Exeggcute in BDSP
Step 1Exeggcute ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Headbutt · Route 39. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Exeggutor
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.
Where To Catch Exeggcute in SwSh
Exeggcute is your first catch on the way to Exeggcute. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 40-48 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Exeggcute ✓Insular SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherWorkout SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%RainingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%OvercastStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Intense SunStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SandstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 16%SandstormAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
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.
Base Stats
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.
Though it may look like it’s just a bunch of eggs, it’s a proper Pokémon. Exeggcute communicates with others of its kind via telepathy, apparently.
Exeggcute Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 1RBDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves