Stats & Training
Special and HP carry most of Exeggutor's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Special stat exp. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an EXEGGCUTE.
Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an EXEGGCUTE.
Exeggutor Weakness
Exeggutor's Grass/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Exeggutor's special bulk (base 125 Special) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
In Red & Blue, Rhydon's Rock Slide hits Exeggutor for 35-42%. Golem's Explosion hits Exeggutor for 73-85%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Rhydon builds →Earthquake23-27% Rock Slide35-42% Body Slam27-31% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Golem builds →Earthquake22-26% Explosion73-85% Rock Slide33-39% Body Slam25-29% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt7-8% Surf5-5% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt11-13% Surf8-9% Body Slam19-23% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Porygon builds →Thunderbolt7-8% Ice Beam 2x29-34% | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
The Grass/Psychic-type Exeggutor caps Exeggcute's chain at 580 stats. No daycare options for this one. Special grew the most through evolution (+80 over Exeggcute), and Exeggutor peaks at 580 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Exeggutor Best Moveset
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Sleep Powder
- Explosion
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Exeggutor. TMs unlock Normal coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Solar Beam and Psychic into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Exeggutor in Red & Blue
Can't catch Exeggutor directly. Start with Exeggcute at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Exeggcute to Exeggutor is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Exeggutor in Red & Blue
To get Exeggutor, start by catching Exeggcute through walking encounters at Lv. 23-27. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteSafari Zone - EastBlueGrass Lv.23-25 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - EastRedGrass Lv.23-25 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - CenterBlueGrass Lv.24-25 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - CenterRedGrass Lv.24-25 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - WestRedGrass Lv.24-26 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - WestBlueGrass Lv.24-26 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - NorthRedGrass Lv.25-27 Facility20%MidSafari Zone - NorthBlueGrass Lv.25-27 Facility20%Mid
Step 2Exeggutor ✓
Exeggutor Guide
For Red & Blue, we rate Exeggutor S-Tier: one of the best picks in the Red & Blue meta. At 580 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Psychic anchors the moveset.
In Red & Blue, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Nidoking (Poison) when using Exeggutor. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Exeggutor has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Exeggutor is a special attacker with base 125 Special. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Red & Blue, 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.
In Red & Blue, run Psychic, Sleep Powder, Explosion, and Stun Spore on Exeggutor. Psychic is the most common pick at 25% 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
