Is Exeggcute Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Breed-only. Grass and Psychic are both covered natively in Hoenn through separate, stronger options. Exeggcute's combination doesn't justify the trade when Ludicolo and Gardevoir exist.
Exeggcute resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Exeggcute has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Wattson's typing presses Exeggcute's defenses.
Exeggcute trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Exeggcute trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Exeggcute trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Exeggcute has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Exeggcute has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Sidney's team hits Exeggcute's weaknesses hard.
Exeggcute trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Exeggcute trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Exeggcute's weaknesses hard.
Steven's team hits Exeggcute's weaknesses hard.
Exeggcute cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Exeggcute in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Exeggcute isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Exeggcute from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Gold & Silver. The evolution path from Exeggcute to Exeggcute is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Exeggcute in ORAS
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 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
 Ninjask Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ninjask builds →Bug Bite 4x116-137%KO Thief 2x39-46% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x64-77% Fire Fang 2x46-54% Ice Fang 2x46-54% Bite 2x43-51% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Beautifly builds →Struggle Bug 4x153-180%KO Air Cutter 2x90-107%KO Thief 2x33-40% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x101-120%KO Bite 2x29-34% | ||
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Ninjask Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ninjask builds →U-turn 4x137-161%KO Aerial Ace 2x59-70% Thief 2x39-46% | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Volbeat builds →U-turn 4x111-132%KO Thief 2x33-39% Aerial Ace 2x33-39% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Masquerain builds →Struggle Bug 4x155-183%KO Air Cutter 2x89-106%KO Ominous Wind 2x60-71% Thief 2x28-34% | ||
Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Anorith builds →Bug Bite 4x117-139%KO Aerial Ace 2x39-46% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x187-220%KO Bite 2x51-61% | ||
Ninjask Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ninjask builds →U-turn 4x134-159%KO Aerial Ace 2x59-69% Thief 2x39-46% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Volbeat builds →U-turn 4x117-138%KO Thief 2x32-39% Aerial Ace 2x32-39% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Masquerain builds →Struggle Bug 4x157-186%KO Air Cutter 2x93-110%KO Ominous Wind 2x62-74% Thief 2x29-34% | ||
Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Anorith builds →Bug Bite 4x123-145%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-48% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x190-224%KO Bite 2x51-60% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Masquerain builds →Silver Wind 4x193-228%KO Air Cutter 2x97-114%KO Ominous Wind 2x64-76% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Ninjask Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ninjask builds →U-turn 4x133-157%KO Aerial Ace 2x58-68% Thief 2x38-46% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Volbeat builds →U-turn 4x116-137%KO Thief 2x33-39% Aerial Ace 2x33-39% | ||
Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Anorith builds →Bug Bite 4x122-143%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-48% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x97-114%KO Crunch 2x57-67% Fire Fang 2x48-57% Ice Fang 2x48-57% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Heracross builds →Megahorn 4x297-349%KO Night Slash 2x58-69% Shadow Claw 2x58-69% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x200-236%KO Thief 2x50-59% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x280-330%KO Air Slash 2x116-138%KO Shadow Ball 2x84-98% Blizzard 2x114-134%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x280-330%KO Air Cutter 2x93-111%KO Shadow Ball 2x84-98% Venoshock 2x68-80% | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Heracross builds →Megahorn 4x290-341%KO Night Slash 2x57-67% Shadow Claw 2x57-67% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x195-230%KO Thief 2x49-58% | ||
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Armaldo builds →X-Scissor 4x195-230%KO Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x277-326%KO Air Slash 2x116-137%KO Shadow Ball 2x82-98% Blizzard 2x113-133%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x277-326%KO Air Cutter 2x94-110%KO Shadow Ball 2x82-98% Venoshock 2x68-80% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Volcarona builds →Bug Buzz 4x364-429%KO Overheat 2x262-309%KO Hurricane 2x148-174%KO Poison Jab 2x36-43% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Heracross builds →Megahorn 4x294-346%KO Night Slash 2x57-68% Shadow Claw 2x57-68% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x197-231%KO Thief 2x49-58% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x253-299%KO Dark Pulse 2x104-123%KO | ||
Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Armaldo builds →X-Scissor 4x197-231%KO Aerial Ace 2x49-58% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Scizor can KO Exeggcute with U-turn (234-276%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (164-193%). Kyurem's Ice Beam also KOs at 139-163%.
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch33-39% U Turn 4x234-276%KO Superpower33-39% Knock Off 2x72-85% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x164-193%KO High Jump Kick44-52% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x139-163%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x187-221%KO Sludge Bomb 2x211-248%KO Focus Blast46-55% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Salamence builds →Earthquake19-22% Outrage68-80% | ||
Exeggcute Evolutions
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
ORAS Exeggcute Best Moveset
Grass/Psychic at 60 Sp. Atk with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed in sun. AbilityHarvest as a hidden ability recycles berries. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Exeggutor one evolution away adds 125 Sp. Atk.
Best Build
Exeggcute best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Extrasensory
- Sleep Powder
- Ancient Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Block give Exeggcute options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Bug coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
This Pokémon consists of six eggs that form a closely knit cluster. The six eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear on the eggs, Exeggcute is close to evolution.
Exeggcute Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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