That 4x Bug weakness is something every Exeggutor user needs to plan around. At least it resists 6 types to make up for it. Known as the Coconut Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
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 stat exp. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its three heads think independently. However, they are friendly and never appear to squabble.
If a head drops off, it emits a telepathic call in search of others to form an EXEGGCUTE cluster.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 23 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Mega Drain, Moonlight and 2 more.
Best Build
Best Exeggutor Moveset
- Psychic
- Explosion
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Mega Drain from the egg pool give Exeggutor something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
You're catching Exeggcute first, not Exeggutor. Exeggcute appears at decent 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 Gold & Silver
Exeggcute is your first catch on the way to Exeggutor. You'll find headbutt encounters from Lv. 10+ across 44 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteEASYAzalea TownSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyCityEASYAzalea TownGoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyCityMODERATEAzalea TownSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyCityMODERATEAzalea TownGoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyCityEASYIlex ForestSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyForestEASYIlex ForestGoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyForestMODERATEIlex ForestSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyForestMODERATEIlex ForestGoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyForestEASYLake of RageSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyWaterEASYLake of RageGoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATELake of RageSilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyWaterMODERATELake of RageGoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyWaterEASYRoute 34SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 34GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 34SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 34GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 35SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 35GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 36SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 36GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 36SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 36GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 37SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 37GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 37SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 37GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 38SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 38GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 38SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 38GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 39SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 39GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 39SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 39GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 26GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 26SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 26GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 26SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 27SilverHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 27GoldHeadbutting special treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 27SilverHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 27GoldHeadbutting treesLv.10UncommonEarlyRoute- Step 2Exeggutor ✓
We rate Exeggutor A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. At 530 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 125 Sp. Atk stands out.
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.
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.
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