Sp. Atk leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Exeggutor's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
Alola is the best environment for this Pokémon. Local people take pride in its appearance, saying this is how Exeggutor ought to look.
As it grew taller and taller, it outgrew its reliance on psychic powers, while within it awakened the power of the sleeping dragon.
Exeggutor's Grass/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x58-69% Draining Kiss 2x37-44% Fairy Wind 2x30-35% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x73-86% Bug Buzz 2x73-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x66-78% Leech Life 2x40-48% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Shiinotic builds →Moonblast 2x75-88% Sludge Bomb 2x46-55% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x135-159%KO Fly 2x45-53% Ice Beam 4x111-131%KO Drill Peck 2x40-48% | ||
 Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Exeggutor with Dazzling Gleam (107-126%). Mamoswine threatens a KO with Ice Shard (90-106%). Hydreigon's Draco Meteor also KOs at 140-165%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt15-18% Volt Switch11-14% Dazzling Gleam 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake28-33% Ice Shard 4x90-106%KO Knock Off24-28% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor 2x140-165%KO Dark Pulse43-51% U Turn 2x23-27% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Toxapex builds →Scald4-5% | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Gliscor builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
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). Attack 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 67 partners from the Plant egg group.
Harvest isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP and spread EVs, Exeggutor fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Exeggutor best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Trick Room
- Giga Drain
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Exeggutor. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Leaf Storm and Draco Meteor into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Alolan Exeggutor appears at decent spawn rates across 2 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 Exeggutor in Sun & Moon
Exeggcute is your first catch on the way to Exeggutor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 40-43 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteExeggutor IslandMoonGrass Lv.40-43 Water40%LateExeggutor IslandSunGrass Lv.40-43 Water40%LateAncient Poni PathMoonGrass Lv.40-43 Route10%LateAncient Poni PathSunGrass Lv.40-43 Route10%LatePoni WildsSunGrass Lv.40-4310%LatePoni WildsMoonGrass Lv.40-4310%Late
Step 2Exeggutor ✓Exeggutor IslandSunGrass Lv.40-43 Water20%LateExeggutor IslandMoonGrass Lv.40-43 Water20%Lateor evolve from Exeggcute (Step 1)
For Sun & Moon, we rate Exeggutor C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 530 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Leech Seed with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Cloyster (Ice), Nidoking (Poison), and Dodrio (Flying) when using Exeggutor. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Cloyster is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Bug, Dragon, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Exeggutor. Harvest is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. 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 Sun & Moon, 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.
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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