Is Nuzleaf Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Leaf Stone into Shiftry.
Seedot has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Nuzleaf trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.
Shiftry trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Shiftry has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Shiftry has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Shiftry has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Shiftry trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Shiftry trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Shiftry trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Shiftry resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Shiftry trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Shiftry has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Shiftry trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Nuzleaf cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 14.
You can pick up the Leaf Stone in Floaroma Meadow.
How to Get Nuzleaf in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
moderate rates across 4 locations for Nuzleaf in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Nuzleaf in BDSP
The path to Nuzleaf starts with Seedot at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SeedotGrassland CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-game
Step 2Nuzleaf ✓Grassland CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameor evolve from Seedot (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Shiftry
Nuzleaf Weakness
Type-wise, Nuzleaf takes extra damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy. Watch out for Bug attacks, those deal 4x damage. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Nuzleaf Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Nuzleaf
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x183-217%KO Poison Jab 2x68-81% Fire Blast 2x57-68% | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 4x217-255%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x53-64% | ||
 Staravia Normal | D | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x284-336%KO Aerial Ace 2x76-90% Poison Sting 2x16-20% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x198-234%KO Poison Jab 2x74-88% Fire Blast 2x60-72% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 4x234-276%KO Brick Break 2x74-88% Aerial Ace 2x60-72% | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Doduo Normal | D | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x286-336%KO Ice Beam 2x95-112%KO Air Cutter 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x232-274%KO Poison Jab 2x84-99% Fire Blast 2x68-81% | ||
 Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x180-213%KO Fire Fang 2x80-95% Ice Fang 2x80-95% Dazzling Gleam 2x87-102%KO | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 4x224-264%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x56-66% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x286-336%KO Air Cutter 2x95-112%KO Poison Sting 2x14-18% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x286-336%KO Ice Beam 2x95-112%KO Air Cutter 2x95-112%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x232-274%KO Poison Jab 2x84-99% Fire Blast 2x68-81% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x180-213%KO Fire Fang 2x80-95% Ice Fang 2x80-95% Dazzling Gleam 2x87-102%KO | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 4x224-264%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x56-66% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x286-336%KO Air Cutter 2x95-112%KO Poison Sting 2x14-18% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x280-331%KO Ice Beam 2x93-110%KO Air Cutter 2x95-112%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x233-275%KO Poison Jab 2x84-99% Fire Blast 2x68-80% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 2x179-211%KO Fire Fang 2x79-93% Ice Fang 2x79-93% Dazzling Gleam 2x85-101%KO | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 4x219-258%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% Aerial Ace 2x55-65% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Staraptor builds →U-turn 4x168-198%KO Fly 2x162-191%KO Close Combat 2x144-170%KO | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x275-323%KO Air Slash 2x115-136%KO Ice Beam 2x91-108%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x226-266%KO Poison Jab 2x81-96% Fire Blast 2x66-78% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x115-136%KO Fire Blast 2x85-101%KO Rock Smash 2x39-47% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 4x217-256%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x54-64% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Staraptor builds →U-turn 4x165-195%KO Fly 2x159-188%KO Close Combat 2x140-165%KO | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x273-322%KO Air Slash 2x115-137%KO Ice Beam 2x91-107%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x273-322%KO Air Cutter 2x93-110%KO Poison Sting 2x14-16% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Rapidash builds →Megahorn 4x243-286%KO Overheat 2x166-195%KO Poison Jab 2x81-96% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x228-268%KO Poison Jab 2x81-96% Fire Blast 2x66-78% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x115-137%KO Fire Blast 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x40-47% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x273-322%KO Air Slash 2x115-137%KO Ice Beam 2x91-107%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x273-322%KO Air Cutter 2x93-110%KO Poison Sting 2x14-16% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Rapidash builds →Megahorn 4x243-286%KO Overheat 2x166-195%KO Poison Jab 2x81-96% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x228-268%KO Poison Jab 2x81-96% Fire Blast 2x66-78% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Skuntank builds →Poison Jab 2x115-137%KO Fire Blast 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x40-47% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x270-318%KO Poison Jab 2x96-114%KO | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 4x279-329%KO Air Slash 2x116-137%KO Ice Beam 2x93-110%KO | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 4x279-329%KO Air Cutter 2x93-110%KO Poison Sting 2x12-15% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Staraptor builds →Brave Bird 2x215-254%KO U-turn 4x168-198%KO Close Combat 2x144-169%KO | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Rapidash builds →Megahorn 4x247-291%KO Flare Blitz 2x186-219%KO Poison Jab 2x83-98% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cinderace threatens a KO with U-turn (137-161%). Kyurem's Ice Beam also KOs at 196-231%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Cinderace builds →Sucker Punch17-20% High Jump Kick 2x126-149%KO U Turn 4x137-161%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x196-231%KO Draco Meteor141-166%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x74-88% Drain Punch 2x138-162%KO Knock Off20-23% Facade43-51% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nuzleaf View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x85-101%KO Flamethrower 2x85-101%KO | ||
Nuzleaf Evolutions
Sitting between Seedot and Shiftry, Nuzleaf is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. HP has grown the most so far (+30), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Nuzleaf to get Seedot eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Beat Up, Foul Play and 7 more.
BDSP Nuzleaf Best Moveset
70/70 across Attack and Sp. Atk with AbilityChlorophyll for sun Speed and Grass/Dark TermStab. 60/40/40 bulk and Speed limit the moveset. One evolution from Shiftry where 100 Attack at 80 Speed gives the sun boost real offensive power.
Best Build
Nuzleaf best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack
- Leaf Blade
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Beat Up aren't available any other way for Nuzleaf, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Solar Beam and Foul Play for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in the forest.
Nuzleaf Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, you can run Nuzleaf through the first few routes without issues. 340 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Shiftry as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Nuzleaf appears in 15 titles across 8 generations since Ruby & Sapphire. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 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