Morelull Best Moveset
Grass/Fairy pre-evo with AbilityEffect Spore randomly inflicting status on physical contact. 65 Sp. Atk at 15 Speed across thin defenses makes the moveset non-functional competitively. Evolve into Shiinotic for improved Sp. Atk and better special bulk.
Morelull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Morelull's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Effect Spore with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Morelull best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
Morelull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Morelull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Effect Spore with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Moonblast
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Morelull Weakness
Morelull's Grass/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Steel. Poison hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Poison |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Morelull Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Morelull
Salazzle's Flamethrower hits Morelull for 76-89%. Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (112-131%).
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x76-89% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x112-131%KO Air Slash 2x93-110%KO Scorching Sands14-17% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x29-35% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Morelull is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Shiinotic. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 120 total stats over Morelull. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Morelull easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Morelull
Morelull appears at high spawn rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Morelull in SwSh
Morelull is your first catch on the way to Morelull. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-37 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Morelull ✓Giant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 35%Heavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ShiinoticGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassSwordRate 20%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-37OverworldShieldRate 20%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldSwordRate 20%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%OvercastGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%SandstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%ThunderstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%Normal WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassShieldRate 15%All Weatheror evolve from Morelull (Step 1)
Morelull starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Morelull in USUM
Morelull is your first catch on the way to Morelull. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-29 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Morelull ✓Brooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%NightBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%NightLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 10%NightLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 10%NightLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ShiinoticRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassRate 10%Nightor evolve from Morelull (Step 1)
Morelull is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Morelull in SM
The path to Morelull starts with Morelull at Lv. 14-27 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Morelull ✓Brooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%NightLush Jungle - NorthLv.18-21GrassRate 30%NightLush Jungle - SouthLv.18-21GrassRate 20%NightLush Jungle - WestLv.18-21GrassRate 10%NightRoute 11Lv.24-27GrassRate 10%Night
Step 2Evolve into ShiinoticBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Shiinotic egg.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Morelull's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Def EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Morelull live in forests that stay dark even during the day. They scatter flickering spores that put enemies to sleep.
Morelull Guide
For a casual playthrough, Morelull works as a placeholder. Grass/Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Shiinotic. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Morelull has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Morelull 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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
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