Greedent Best Moveset
120 HP at 95/95 balanced Attack and Defense on Normal. AbilityCheek Pouch heals extra HP from berry consumption, and AbilityGluttony triggers berries at 50% HP instead of 25%. The moveset eats berries, heals, and fires moderate physical Normal TermStab. 20 Speed means going dead last. The sustain loop is the only competitive angle.
Cheek Pouch healed when eating berries in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 120 HP. Belly Drum plus Sitrus Berry recovery. The squirrel that ate and fought.
Best Moves
Best Build
Greedent best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Body Press
- Iron Tail
- Seed Bomb
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Same Belly Drum set in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 120 HP tanked a hit, Cheek Pouch healed. Normal-type with no coverage beyond the belly.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Body Slam
- Body Press
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Greedent Weakness
Greedent is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Greedent's overall bulk (120/95/75) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Greedent Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Greedent
Machamp can KO Greedent with Close Combat (102-120%).
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch11-14% Close Combat 2x102-120%KO Stone Edge28-33% | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Skwovet. Greedent is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Skwovet), and Greedent peaks at 460 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Greedent to get Skwovet eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Greedent
moderate rates for Greedent across 46 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Greedent in SV
The path to Greedent starts with Skwovet at Lv. 5-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkwovetCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.5-14OverworldRate 18%Kitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%
Step 2Greedent ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%Fellhorn GorgeLv.24-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.24-60OverworldOni MountainLv.24-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.24-60OverworldEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Skwovet (Step 1)
Standard wild encounters won't get you Greedent. You'll need shaking trees, available at 34 different locations. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Where To Catch Greedent in SwSh
To get Greedent, start by catching Skwovet through special and walking encounters at Lv. 2-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SkwovetRoute 4Lv.13-15Shaking berry treesRate 100%Rolling FieldsLv.7-10Shaking berry treesRate 80%Route 3Lv.8-13Shaking berry treesRate 80%Dappled GroveLv.11-15Shaking berry treesRate 70%Challenge BeachLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 70%Fields of HonorLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 70%Soothing WetlandsLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 70%Forest of FocusLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 60%Slumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 50%All WeatherRoute 1Lv.3-6OverworldRate 50%All WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14Shaking berry treesRate 50%North Lake MilochLv.14-16Shaking berry treesRate 50%Route 1Lv.2-5GrassRate 40%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 40%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 38%All WeatherRoute 5Lv.16-18Shaking berry treesRate 100%Training LowlandsLv.16-21Shaking berry treesRate 70%Loop LagoonLv.19-24Shaking berry treesRate 70%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 35%Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SandstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%ThunderstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Heavy FogStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%RainingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Intense SunStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%OvercastInsular SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 70%Workout SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 70%Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 60%Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SnowstormGiant's BedLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 80%Giant's FootLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 80%Frostpoint FieldLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 70%Slippery SlopeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 70%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 60%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 32%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Intense Sun
Step 2Greedent ✓Route 6Lv.28-30Shaking berry treesRate 100%Bridge FieldLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 75%Giant's CapLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 75%Giant's MirrorLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 75%Hammerlocke HillsLv.28-30Shaking berry treesRate 75%Giant's SeatLv.30-35Shaking berry treesRate 70%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 50%Route 7Lv.36-40Shaking berry treesRate 100%Route 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43Shaking berry treesRate 100%Route 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44Shaking berry treesRate 100%Axew's EyeLv.35-40Shaking berry treesRate 75%Lake of OutrageLv.50-52Shaking berry treesRate 95%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 30%Frostpoint FieldLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 30%Slippery SlopeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 30%Giant's BedLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 20%Giant's FootLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 20%or evolve from Skwovet (Step 1)
Base Stats
Raw HP carries Greedent's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A moderately hard to find Greedy Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon makes off with heaps of fallen berries by wrapping them in its tail, which is roughly twice the length of its body.
Greedent Guide
We rate Greedent C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 460 BST, it fits the trick room role. Base 120 HP stands out.
Greedent's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 20 Speed, Greedent won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Cheek Pouch is the go-to ability for Greedent. It restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect. Its hidden ability Gluttony can work in specific setups.
Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Greedent is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a trick room.
The core moveset is Knock Off, Body Slam, Bodypress, and Earthquake. Knock Off leads at 0% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Greedent joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves