Exeggcute sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Exeggutor as fast as possible. Ghost moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Egg Pokemon.
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.
Often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
Exeggcute Weakness
AvgType-wise, Exeggcute takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 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.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Exeggcute starts a line toward Exeggutor. Can't breed this Grass/Psychic type (325 stats), so keep the evolution path going. Evolving adds up to 205 stat points total.
How to Evolve
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TMs define Exeggcute's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Solar Beam and Psychic, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
8 encounter spots for Exeggcute at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Exeggcute. 8 walking spots at Lv. 23-27 spread across Blue and Red, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Exeggcute isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Exeggutor to unlock its full potential. At 325 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Exeggcute's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Gengar (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Exeggcute won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Exeggcute can evolve into Exeggutor and Alolan Exeggutor depending on the method. Exeggcute is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Exeggcute fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 60 Sp. Atk. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
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 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
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 VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A