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.
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
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Exeggutor with Fire Blast (95-111%). Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (99-117%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 146-172%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Infernape builds →Close Combat29-34% U Turn 4x91-108%KO Fire Blast 2x95-111%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed44-52% Outrage99-117%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x146-172%KO Focus Blast36-43% Explosion51-60% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake21-24% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Breeding
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 8 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Exeggutor Best Moveset
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
Exeggutor best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- Explosion
- Sleep Powder
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Exeggutor in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Exeggutor doesn't appear wild. Catch Exeggcute instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Exeggutor. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Exeggutor in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Exeggutor starts with Exeggcute at Lv. 2-32 via headbutt encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteCherrygrove CitySoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlyCherrygrove CityHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlyEcruteak CitySoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlyEcruteak CityHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlyLake of RageSoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Water20%EarlyLake of RageHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Water20%EarlyNational ParkSoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Facility20%EarlyNational ParkHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Facility20%EarlyNew Bark TownSoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlyNew Bark TownHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlyRoute 29SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 29HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 30SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 30HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 31SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 31HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 32SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 32HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 34SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 34HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 35SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 35HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 36SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 36HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 37SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 37HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 38SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 38HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 39SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 39HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 43SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyRoute 43HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 Route20%EarlyViolet CitySoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlyViolet CityHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 City20%EarlySafari Zone GateSoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.15-18 FacilityUncommonEarlySafari Zone GateHeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.15-18 FacilityUncommonEarlyRoute 47SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 47HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 48SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 48HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.2-25 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 26SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.28-32 Route20%MidRoute 26HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.28-32 Route20%MidRoute 27HeartGoldHeadbutting trees Lv.28-32 Route20%MidRoute 27SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.28-32 Route20%Mid
Step 2Exeggutor ✓
Exeggutor Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Exeggutor. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Leaf Storm with Life Orb is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 with base 95 Attack and 125 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, run Leaf Storm, Explosion, Sleep Powder, and Psychic on Exeggutor. Leaf Storm is the most common pick at 16% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves