Stats & Training
Seedot's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Defense EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon that try to peck at it.
When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon that try to peck at it.
Seedot Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Seedot for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Ice is super effective against SeedotView Kyurem → | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Flying is super effective against SeedotView Braviary → | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Fire is super effective against SeedotView Delphox → | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Poison is super effective against SeedotView Toxapex → | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Bug is super effective against SeedotView Galvantula → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Kyurem can KO Seedot with Draco Meteor (184-217%). Braviary threatens a KO with U-turn (90-106%). Delphox's Flamethrower also KOs at 232-274%.
Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x38-45% Draco Meteor184-217%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Braviary builds →U Turn 2x90-106%KO Close Combat77-90% | ||
Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x232-274%KO Psyshock103-121%KO | ||
Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Galvantula builds →Thunder64-75% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Seedot is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Nuzleaf first, then eventually reaches Shiftry. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 260 total stats over Seedot. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Seedot easily with 206 breeding partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Pass egg moves like Defog, Leech Seed, Night Slash and 3 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Seedot Best Moveset
Seedot leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max HP and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Seedot best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Curse
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Unknown
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Seedot picks up Defog and Leech Seed only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Beam while Normal and Ghost coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Seedot in Scarlet & Violet
Seedot Guide
Level 14 gets you Nuzleaf. Quick enough that Seedot barely slows you down.
In Scarlet & Violet, Seedot does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Nuzleaf before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Seedot in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Seedot first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves