Sewaddle's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon makes clothes for itself. It chews up leaves and sews them with sticky thread extruded from its mouth.
Since this Pokémon makes its own clothes out of leaves, it is a popular mascot for fashion designers.
Sewaddle is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Watch out for Fire and Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
Rhyperior can KO Sewaddle with Stone Edge (141-166%). Braviary's U-turn hits Sewaddle for 55-65%. Delphox's Flamethrower also KOs at 181-213%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake17-21% Stone Edge 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Braviary builds →U Turn 2x55-65% Close Combat23-27% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 4x181-213%KO Psyshock40-47% | ||
 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 Sewaddle View Galvantula builds →Thunder25-29% | ||
Sewaddle is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Swadloon first, then eventually reaches Leavanny. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 190 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sewaddle easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Eviolite turns Sewaddle into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Swarm and Adamant nature stack with max Attack without Speed EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core. Synthesis patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Sewaddle best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Lunge
- Seed Bomb
- Tera Blast
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
TMs define Sewaddle's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Solar Beam and Bug Buzz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Electric coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Sewaddle gets Agility and Air Slash exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Bug Buzz.
Egg moves make a real difference. Sewaddle gets Agility and Air Slash exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Bug Buzz.
Egg moves make a real difference. Sewaddle gets Agility and Air Slash exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Bug Buzz.
Sewaddle doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
No wild encounters for Sewaddle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
No wild encounters for Sewaddle in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Easy grab on Sewaddle with high spawn rates across 6 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Sewaddle in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Which version you're playing matters for Sewaddle. 6 walking spots at Lv. 2-7 spread across Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Sewaddle evolves into Swadloon at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
Sewaddle does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Swadloon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Sewaddle is catchable across 7 games. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Introduced in Black & White, Sewaddle has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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