In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Exeggutor. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Giga Drain with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.

What is Exeggutor weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.

What is the best ability for Exeggutor?

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.

What role does Exeggutor play in battle?

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.

What counters Exeggutor?

For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Exeggutor has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.

Exeggutor - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Wallbreaker

CTier

55Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

High

HP95

Attack95

Defense85

Sp. Atk125

Sp. Def75

Speed55

Total530

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height2.0 m

Weight120.0 kg

Base XP186

Abilities

ChlorophyllPopular

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

HarvestHAPopular

Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It is called the Walking Jungle. If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.

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.

Exeggutor Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Bug
2x (Weak)	Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic

Type ChartFragile

7Weak

6Resist

0Immune

Score-10

4xCritical

Bug

2xWeak

Fire Ice Poison Flying Ghost Dark

½xResist

Water Electric Grass Fighting Ground Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (5)

Water Ground Rock Fighting Poison

How to Beat Exeggutor in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile deals 42-49% with Knock Off.

Heatran FireSteel	S
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Earth Power Magma Storm Stealth Rock TauntUtility View Heatran builds →
Scizor BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Knock Off RoostRecovery Swords Dance Damage vs Exeggutor Bullet Punch 13-15% Knock Off 2x 27-32% View Scizor builds →
Weavile DarkIce	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Ice Shard Triple Axel Swords Dance Damage vs Exeggutor Knock Off 2x 42-49% Ice Shard 2x 26-31% View Weavile builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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

2 Evolutions

#102Exeggcute

#103ExeggutorLeaf Stone

Alola

#103Alola ExeggutorLeaf Stone

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Exeggcute

GrassPsychic

Exeggutor

GrassPsychic

Alola Exeggutor

GrassPsychic

95+35

ATK

95+55

DEF

85+5

SP.ATK

125+65

SP.DEF

75+30

SPE

55+15

BST

325D-Tier

530C-Tier+205

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Exeggutor to get Exeggcute eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Block, Curse and 10 more.

Egg Groups

Plant

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Exeggutor Best Moveset

Harvest isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP and max HP and Defense EVs, Exeggutor fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Chlorophyll

Item

Life OrbPOWER

Best Nature for Exeggutor

Modest+SPA

Exeggutor best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP

EVs

SpA

Spe

Doubles Special Tank Moveset

Expanding ForceSTAB
Nature Power
ProtectFAST +4
Calm MindSTAB

Recommended Teammates

TorkoalGood

Moves

The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Block from the egg pool give Exeggutor something extra.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Absorb

—2010025Grass

Lv 1

Bullet Seed

D2510030Grass

Lv 1

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 1

Extrasensory

B8010020Psychic

Lv 1

Giga Drain

S7510010Grass

Lv 1

Hypnosis

C—6020Psychic

Lv 1

Leaf Storm

S130905Grass

Lv 1

Leech Seed

C—9010Grass

Lv 1

Mega Drain

—4010015Grass

Lv 1

Psyshock

S8010010Psychic

Lv 1

Reflect

C——20Psychic

Lv 1

Seed Bomb

C8010015Grass

Lv 1

Solar Beam

A12010010Grass

Lv 1

Stomp

—6510020Normal

Lv 1

Synthesis

C——5Grass

Lv 1

Uproar

B9010010Normal

Lv 1

Wood Hammer

B12010015Grass

Lv 1

Worry Seed

D—10010Grass

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM83

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM09

Bullet Seed

D2510030Grass

TM04

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

B10010015Psychic

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

B9010010Grass

TM64

Explosion

S2501005Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

——10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

S7510010Grass

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

S—10020Grass

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

B——10Psychic

TM48

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM22

Solar Beam

A12010010Grass

TM96

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM92

Trick Room-7

B——5Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

B601005Rock

Egg

Block

D——5Normal

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Grassy Terrain

———10Grass

Egg

Ingrain

———20Grass

Egg

Leaf Storm

S130905Grass

Egg

Moonlight

C——5Fairy

Egg

Nature Power

S——20Normal

Egg

Poison Powder

D—7535Poison

Egg

Power Swap

———10Psychic

Egg

Sleep Powder

S—7515Grass

Egg

Stun Spore

C—7530Grass

Egg

Synthesis

C——5Grass

Tutor Moves

Exeggutor can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Exeggutor in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Exeggutor can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Exeggcute from Red, Yellow, or Gold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Exeggutor in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Step 1Obtain Exeggcute
Also found in:
Red Yellow Gold
Leaf Stone
Step 2Exeggutor ✓

Exeggutor Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Exeggutor. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Giga Drain with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Exeggutor has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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