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.
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.
- 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 8 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
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 ExeggcuteMODERATESafari Zone GateSoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.15-18UncommonEarlyFacilityMODERATESafari Zone GateHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.15-18UncommonEarlyFacilityLEGENDARYCherrygrove CitySoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYCherrygrove CityHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYEcruteak CitySoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYEcruteak CityHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYLake of RageSoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyWaterLEGENDARYLake of RageHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyWaterLEGENDARYNational ParkSoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyFacilityLEGENDARYNational ParkHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyFacilityLEGENDARYNew Bark TownSoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYNew Bark TownHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYRoute 29SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 29HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 30SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 30HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 31SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 31HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 32SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 32HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 34SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 34HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 35SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 35HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 36SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 36HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 37SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 37HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 38SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 38HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 39SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 39HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 43SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 43HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 47SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 47HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 48SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 48HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYViolet CitySoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYViolet CityHeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.2-25LimitedEarlyCityLEGENDARYRoute 26SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.28-32LimitedMidRouteLEGENDARYRoute 26HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.28-32LimitedMidRouteLEGENDARYRoute 27HeartGoldHeadbutting treesLv.28-32LimitedMidRouteLEGENDARYRoute 27SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.28-32LimitedMidRoute
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 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