Leavanny Best Moveset
103 Attack at 92 Speed on Bug/Grass with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed under sun. AbilityOvercoat blocks weather and powder moves. The moveset runs physical Bug and Grass TermStab at solid pace. Seven weaknesses (4x Fire, plus Flying, Ice, Poison, Rock, Bug) make defensive play impossible. Offense only, and even then the typing costs too many matchups.
103 Attack and 92 Speed from Bug/Grass in Gen V (Black & White). Swords Dance swept, but six weaknesses including 4x Fire and Flying was the real matchup.
Best Moves
Best Build
Leavanny best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Sticky Web setter with 92 Speed in Gen VI (X & Y). Outpaced opposing leads, set the web, and fainted to the type chart.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Sticky Web
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Bug/Grass remained one of the worst defensive combos in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Six weaknesses invited half the metagame to hit super-effectively.
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic
- Bug Buzz
- Hidden Power Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of good stats behind terrible typing in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Bug/Grass invited everything except Grass and Ground.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Triple Axel
- Leaf Blade
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Leavanny Weakness
Type-wise, Leavanny takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Watch out for Fire and Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
What is Leavanny Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Leavanny
Rillaboom can KO Leavanny with U-turn (101-120%).
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off47-55% U Turn 2x101-120%KO Wood Hammer22-25% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake8-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn7-8% Scald6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Leavanny View Primarina builds →Moonblast46-54% Surf22-26% Flip Turn6-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
The three-stage chain from Sewaddle through Swadloon ends here at Leavanny. Want more? Breed for Sewaddle eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Sewaddle pushed Leavanny to 500 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Leavanny to get Sewaddle eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Leavanny
A handful of locations for Leavanny with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Leavanny in SV
To get Leavanny, start by catching Sewaddle through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SewaddleApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve SwadloonMossfell ConfluenceLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Sewaddle (Step 1)
Step 3Leavanny ✓Mossfell ConfluenceLv.21-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.21-60Overworldor evolve from Swadloon (Step 2)
moderate rates for Leavanny across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
moderate rates for Leavanny across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
No wild encounters for Leavanny. The 3-stage chain runs through Sewaddle, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Leavanny in ORAS
Sewaddle is your first catch on the way to Leavanny. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-7 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Leavanny's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle.
Leavanny Guide
Leavanny looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Chlorophyll is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Leavanny's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Salamence (Flying), and Walrein (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Blaziken is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Leavanny gets Chlorophyll, Swarm, and Overcoat. But Chlorophyll is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Leavanny is a mixed attacker with base 103 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 92 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
The core moveset is Sticky Web, Tripleaxel, Leafblade, and Lowkick. Sticky Web leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Leavanny has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Leavanny has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
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 5BWDebut
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 8SwSh
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