Stats & Training
Sp. Atk leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Exeggutor's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
Each of Exeggutor's three heads is thinking different thoughts. The three don't seem to be very interested in one another.
When they work together, Exeggutor's three heads can put out powerful psychic energy. Cloudy days make this Pokémon sluggish.
Exeggutor Weakness
Exeggutor's Grass/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Exeggutor for 77-90%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch13-15% Knock Off14-16% | ||
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower30-36% Air Slash 2x77-90% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Garchomp builds →Earthquake17-20% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Weavile builds →Knock Off21-24% Ice Shard 4x52-61% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x64-75% Knock Off7-8% | ||
Sword & Shield 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). Attack 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 50 partners from the Plant egg group.
Sword & Shield Exeggutor Best Moveset
Harvest isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP and max HP and Defense EVs, Exeggutor fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Exeggutor best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Nature Power
- Protect
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Psychic
- Leaf Storm
- Explosion
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Exeggutor. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Leaf Storm and Solar Beam into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Alolan Exeggutor in Sword & Shield
You're catching Exeggcute first, not Alolan Exeggutor. Exeggcute appears at solid 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 Sword & Shield
Exeggcute is your first catch on the way to Exeggutor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 40-48 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteInsular SeaShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherInsular SeaSwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherStepping-Stone SeaShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherWorkout SeaShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherWorkout SeaSwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateOvercastStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSandstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateRainingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSandstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateRainingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateOvercastStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateOvercastWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowingWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSandstormWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSnowingWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateRainingWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateSandstormWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateRainingWorkout SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water16%LateOvercast
Step 2Exeggutor ✓
Exeggutor Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Exeggutor C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 530 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Giga Drain with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Cloyster (Ice), Nidoking (Poison), and Dodrio (Flying) when using Exeggutor. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Cloyster is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Bug, Dragon, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Exeggutor. Harvest is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. 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.
For Sword & Shield, 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.
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