In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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

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

Blazing sunlight has brought out the true form and powers of this Pokémon.

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 Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 28 U-turnTM56 Struggle BugLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Buzz 4x 127-150%KO U-turn 4x 62-73% Struggle Bug 4x 74-88% Payback 2x 15-18% View Orbeetle builds →
Golisopod BugWater	B
Available Moves Moves First ImpressionLv. 1 Sucker PunchLv. 24 Shadow ClawTM65 VenoshockTM74 Damage vs Exeggutor First Impression 4x 168-198%KO Sucker Punch 2x 43-51% Shadow Claw 2x 43-51% Venoshock 2x 26-30% View Golisopod builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 32 CrunchLv. 36 Shadow ClawTM65 Bug BiteLv. 16 Damage vs Exeggutor X-Scissor 4x 134-157%KO Crunch 2x 45-52% Shadow Claw 2x 39-46% Bug Bite 4x 99-117%KO View Durant builds →
Crustle BugRock	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 38 Shadow ClawTM65 Bug BiteLv. 12 Fury CutterLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor X-Scissor 4x 127-150%KO Shadow Claw 2x 37-44% Bug Bite 4x 96-113%KO Fury Cutter 4x 65-77% View Crustle builds →
Ribombee BugFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Pollen PuffLv. 1 U-turnTM56 AcrobaticsTM78 Struggle BugLv. 24 Damage vs Exeggutor Pollen Puff 4x 149-176%KO U-turn 4x 68-80% Acrobatics 2x 18-22% Struggle Bug 4x 84-99% View Ribombee builds →

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 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Block, Curse and 5 more.

Egg Groups

Plant

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

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

IndeedeeGood

DiancieGood

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

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM81

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM50

Bullet Seed

D2510030Grass

TR49

Calm Mind

S——20Psychic

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

B9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TR34

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM28

Giga Drain

S7510010Grass

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

S—10020Grass

TM88

Grassy Terrain

———10Grass

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TR71

Leaf Storm

S130905Grass

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TR07

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

TM10

Magical Leaf

C60—20Grass

TM60

Power Swap

———10Psychic

TM25

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

C7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

S8010010Psychic

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

B——10Psychic

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TR59

Seed Bomb

C8010015Grass

TM20

Self-Destruct

B2001005Normal

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TR22

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM11

Solar Beam

A12010010Grass

TM98

Stomping Tantrum

C7510010Ground

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM70

Trick Room-7

B——5Psychic

TR35

Uproar

B9010010Normal

TR69

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

B601005Rock

Egg

Block

D——5Normal

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Ingrain

———20Grass

Egg

Moonlight

C——5Fairy

Egg

Poison Powder

D—7535Poison

Egg

Sleep Powder

S—7515Grass

Egg

Stun Spore

C—7530Grass

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

S8010010Psychic

Tutor

Grassy Glide

C7010020Grass

Tutor

Terrain Pulse

C5010010Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem

Stomp

—6510020Normal

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 Sword & Shield

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 Exeggcute
Insular Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Insular Sea
SwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Workout Sea
ShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Workout Sea
SwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water
30%Late
All Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Normal Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Normal Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Normal Weather
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Thunderstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Intense Sun
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowing
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Sandstorm
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Raining
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Overcast
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Heavy Fog
Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Normal Weather
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Normal Weather
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Heavy Fog
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowstorm
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Overcast
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Normal Weather
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Thunderstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Thunderstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowing
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Intense Sun
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Sandstorm
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Snowing
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Raining
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Sandstorm
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Heavy Fog
Workout Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Overcast
Workout Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water
16%Late
Raining
Leaf Stone
Step 2Exeggutor ✓

In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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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Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Struggle BugLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Exeggutor Struggle Bug 4x 82-97% Payback 2x 18-22% View Orbeetle builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Exeggutor Struggle Bug 4x 34-41% View Shuckle builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 1 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Bite 4x 61-73% Gust 2x 38-45% View Butterfree builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 12 Fury CutterLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Bite 4x 76-89% Fury Cutter 4x 54-65% View Dwebble builds →
Joltik BugElectric	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 8 Fury CutterLv. 1 Pin MissileTM07 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Bite 4x 69-81% Fury Cutter 4x 47-57% Pin Missile 4x 34-41% View Joltik builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Struggle BugLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Exeggutor Struggle Bug 4x 76-90% Payback 2x 17-21% View Orbeetle builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Exeggutor Struggle Bug 4x 29-34% View Shuckle builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 Bug BiteLv. 1 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor Air Slash 2x 59-69% Bug Bite 4x 59-69% Gust 2x 34-41% View Butterfree builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 12 Fury CutterLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Bite 4x 70-83% Fury Cutter 4x 52-62% View Dwebble builds →
Joltik BugElectric	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 8 Fury CutterLv. 1 Pin MissileTM07 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Bite 4x 59-69% Fury Cutter 4x 40-48% Pin Missile 4x 29-34% View Joltik builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Struggle BugLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Exeggutor Struggle Bug 4x 74-88% Payback 2x 16-19% View Orbeetle builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Exeggutor Struggle Bug 4x 31-38% View Shuckle builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 Bug BiteLv. 1 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor Air Slash 2x 58-69% Bug Bite 4x 58-69% Gust 2x 34-41% View Butterfree builds →
Dwebble BugRock	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 12 Fury CutterLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Bite 4x 69-81% Fury Cutter 4x 47-56% View Dwebble builds →
Joltik BugElectric	D
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 8 Fury CutterLv. 1 Pin MissileTM07 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Bite 4x 58-69% Fury Cutter 4x 42-50% Pin Missile 4x 26-31% View Joltik builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 28 Struggle BugLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Buzz 4x 130-154%KO Struggle Bug 4x 73-86% Payback 2x 14-18% View Orbeetle builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 32 CrunchLv. 36 Bug BiteLv. 16 BiteLv. 20 Damage vs Exeggutor X-Scissor 4x 134-158%KO Crunch 2x 45-53% Bug Bite 4x 102-120%KO Bite 2x 34-40% View Durant builds →
Ribombee BugFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Pollen PuffLv. 1 Struggle BugLv. 24 Damage vs Exeggutor Pollen Puff 4x 146-173%KO Struggle Bug 4x 86-101%KO View Ribombee builds →
Ninjask BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Aerial AceLv. 1 Bug BiteLv. 29 Fury CutterLv. 1 Damage vs Exeggutor Aerial Ace 2x 42-50% Bug Bite 4x 86-101%KO Fury Cutter 4x 61-72% View Ninjask builds →
Charjabug BugElectric	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 36 Bug BiteLv. 1 BiteLv. 15 Damage vs Exeggutor X-Scissor 4x 106-125%KO Bug Bite 4x 82-96% Bite 2x 27-32% View Charjabug builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 28 U-turnTM56 Struggle BugLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Exeggutor Bug Buzz 4x 132-156%KO U-turn 4x 62-73% Struggle Bug 4x 73-87% Payback 2x 15-18% View Orbeetle builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 32 CrunchLv. 36 Bug BiteLv. 16 BiteLv. 20 Damage vs Exeggutor X-Scissor 4x 136-160%KO Crunch 2x 45-53% Bug Bite 4x 101-119%KO Bite 2x 34-40% View Durant builds →
Ribombee BugFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Pollen PuffLv. 1 U-turnTM56 AcrobaticsTM78 Struggle BugLv. 24 Damage vs Exeggutor Pollen Puff 4x 147-174%KO U-turn 4x 73-87% Acrobatics 2x 19-23% Struggle Bug 4x 85-101%KO View Ribombee builds →
Ninjask BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves U-turnTM56 Aerial AceLv. 1 Bug BiteLv. 29 AcrobaticsTM78 Damage vs Exeggutor U-turn 4x 101-119%KO Aerial Ace 2x 44-53% Bug Bite 4x 89-105%KO Acrobatics 2x 40-48% View Ninjask builds →
Charjabug BugElectric	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 36 Bug BiteLv. 1 BiteLv. 15 AcrobaticsTM78 Damage vs Exeggutor X-Scissor 4x 108-128%KO Bug Bite 4x 82-96% Bite 2x 27-32% Acrobatics 2x 26-31% View Charjabug builds →

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