Exeggutor Best Moveset
125 Sp. Atk behind Grass/Psychic TermStab with AbilityHarvest recycling consumed berries 50% of the time (100% under sun). Held ItemCustap Berry activates at low HP for priority, and Harvest can recycle it. The moveset hits hard from the special side. 55 Speed means relying on sun plus AbilityChlorophyll or just trading hits with raw power.
Grass/Psychic with 125 Special was elite in Gen I (Red & Blue). Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Mega Drain, and Psychic gave it incredible versatility.
Best Moves
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Sleep Powder
- Explosion
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Special split preserved 125 Sp. Atk in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Leech Seed plus Psychic STAB kept it dangerous, and Synthesis provided reliable recovery.
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Explosion
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Chlorophyll made it a sun sweeper in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire), but competition from other Psychic and Grass types started eating into its niche.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Trick Room gave Exeggutor a second angle in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 55 base Speed meant it moved first under Trick Room, and 125 Sp. Atk hit hard.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Explosion
- Sleep Powder
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Harvest plus Sitrus Berry gave it repeated healing in Gen V (Black & White), but the metagame was too fast and powerful. Seven type weaknesses caught up to it.
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Leaf Storm
- Trick Room
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Too strong for the lowest tiers but not good enough for anything above them in Gen VI (X & Y). Grass/Psychic had too many weaknesses to survive.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Alolan Exeggutor (Grass/Dragon) was a completely different Pokemon in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Regular Exeggutor was forgotten.
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Same decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). No new tools for a Pokemon with seven type weaknesses and 55 Speed.
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Psychic
- Leaf Storm
- Explosion
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Five gens removed from its Gen I peak. Too many weaknesses, too slow, and too outclassed by modern Psychic and Grass-types in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet).
Bulky Support Moveset
- Psychic Noise
- Psychic
- Stun Spore
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Exeggutor Weakness
Exeggutor's Grass/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Bug hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic |
What is Exeggutor Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Exeggutor
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Evolution
Getting Exeggutor requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Exeggcute. Breed this form to get Exeggcute eggs (average hatch time). Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+65 over Exeggcute), and Exeggutor peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Exeggutor to get Exeggcute eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Exeggutor
Exeggutor starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Exeggutor in SV
Exeggcute is your first catch on the way to Exeggutor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.57Overworld
Step 2Exeggutor ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.59OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.59Overworldor evolve from Exeggcute (Step 1)
Exeggutor can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Exeggcute from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Gold & Silver and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Exeggutor in BDSP
Step 1Obtain ExeggcuteLATER 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 2Exeggutor ✓
You're catching Exeggcute first, not Exeggutor. Exeggcute appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Exeggutor in SwSh
Exeggcute is your first catch on the way to Exeggutor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 40-48 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteInsular 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%Sandstorm
Step 2Exeggutor ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Exeggutor egg.
A handful of locations for Exeggutor with low spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Exeggutor in LGPE
To get Exeggutor, start by catching Exeggcute through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 41-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteRoute 23Lv.41-46GrassRate 14%
Step 2Exeggutor ✓Route 23Lv.41-46GrassRate 1%Indigo PlateauLv.46In-game tradeTrade for (give Exeggutor)or evolve from Exeggcute (Step 1)
Base Stats
Sp. Atk and HP carry most of Exeggutor's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Blazing sunlight has brought out the true form and powers of this Pokémon.
Exeggutor Guide
Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Exeggutor. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Watch for Pinsir (Bug), Arcanine (Fire), and Lapras (Ice) when using Exeggutor. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Pinsir is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Exeggutor. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Harvest) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Exeggutor worth using.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Exeggutor is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Run Psychicnoise, Psychic, Stun Spore, and Leaf Storm on Exeggutor. Psychicnoise is the most common pick at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Exeggutor has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- 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 7SMAlolan
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