That 4x Bug weakness is something every Exeggutor user needs to plan around. Chlorophyll doubles its Speed in sun, which helps. At least it resists 6 types to make up for it. Known as the Coconut Pokemon.
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.
It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an EXEGGCUTE.
Exeggutor Weakness
FragileExeggutor's Grass/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves. Bug hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Exeggutor to get Exeggcute eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Curse, Ingrain and 7 more.
Chlorophyll isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Exeggutor fills the special attacker slot reliably. Rash nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Exeggutor Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Explosion
- Sleep Powder
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Curse from the egg pool give Exeggutor something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Exeggutor. The 2-stage line runs through Exeggcute, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Exeggutor in Diamond & Pearl
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteEASYGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonPearlGrassLv.20-26UncommonMidFacilityPost-gameEASYGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonDiamondGrassLv.20-26UncommonMidFacilityPost-game
Step 2Exeggutor ✓
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 mixed attacker — base 95 Attack and 125 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Exeggutor appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Exeggutor has appeared in 20 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- 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 VIISMAlolan
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