Mid-stage Pokemon like Floragato rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Meowscarada, which is where the real potential kicks in. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind.
An unusually even spread gives Floragato flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Speed EVs.
Floragato deftly wields the vine hidden beneath its long fur, slamming the hard flower bud against its opponents.
The hardness of Floragato’s fur depends on the Pokémon’s mood. When Floragato is prepared to battle, its fur becomes pointed and needle sharp.
Floragato Weakness
FragileFloragato's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
Partway through Sprigatito's chain. Floragato still has another evolution ahead before reaching Meowscarada. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+21 from Sprigatito). The final form adds another 120 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Floragato to get Sprigatito eggs easily using 195 partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Copycat, Leech Seed and 2 more.
Protean and Eviolite give Floragato staying power beyond its evolution stage. Jolly nature boosts Speed, max Attack and Speed EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Best Floragato Moveset
- U Turn
- Sucker Punch
- Play Rough
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Ally Switch and Copycat on Floragato. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, they expand what Floragato can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Floragato directly. Start with Sprigatito at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 16. The 2-stage line from Sprigatito to Floragato is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Floragato in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Catch SprigatitoCabo PocoVioletGift from NPCLv.5EarlyStarter choiceCabo PocoScarletGift from NPCLv.5EarlyStarter choice
Step 2Floragato ✓
Floragato is meant to evolve into Meowscarada. At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Sprigatito evolves into Floragato at level 16. Floragato evolves into Meowscarada at level 36. Floragato is a middle-stage evolution in the Sprigatito line.
Protean is what you want on Floragato. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Overgrow) work on paper but Protean is what makes Floragato worth using.
Base 83 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Floragato is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack).
Floragato can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Floragato joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
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 VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A