Is Sewaddle Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Bug/Grass with AbilitySwarm. Wild in BW2. Leavanny through friendship from Swadloon is the goal. The Grass typing handles Clay, and Bug gives Burgh a mirror matchup.
Sewaddle trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Roxie's team hits Sewaddle's weaknesses hard.
Swadloon has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Swadloon trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Swadloon has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Skyla's team hits Leavanny's weaknesses hard.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Leavanny resists most of Marlon's coverage and hits back hard.
Shauntal's team hits Leavanny's weaknesses hard.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Leavanny has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Leavanny trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Sewaddle on Route 20 (walking, Lv 2-4, common).
Your Sewaddle should hit Level 20 before you reach Burgh, at typical leveling pace.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Skyla.
How to Get Sewaddle in Black 2 & White 2
Sewaddle is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 4 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 Sewaddle in B2W2
To get Sewaddle, start by catching Sewaddle through walking encounters at Lv. 2-56. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Sewaddle ✓Route 20Lv.2-4GrassRate 35%AnyRoute 12Lv.36-38GrassRate 15%Any
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SwadloonLostlorn ForestLv.21-24GrassRate 25%AnyRoute 6Lv.26GrassRate 10%AnyPinwheel Forest - insideLv.54-56GrassRate 25%Anyor evolve from Sewaddle (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into LeavannyLostlorn ForestLv.24Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotRoute 6Lv.26Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotRoute 12Lv.38Shaking grass spotsRate 10%AnyShaking spotor evolve from Swadloon (Step 2)
Sewaddle Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Sewaddle Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Sewaddle
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 4x124-147%KO | ||
Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Koffing Poison | C | |
 Pidove Normal | C | |
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 4x121-143%KO Rollout 2x27-32% Smog 2x16-19% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Muk Poison | C | |
 Zubat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 4x89-105%KO Venoshock 2x44-52% Leech Life 2x13-16% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 4x187-221%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 4x180-213%KO Rock Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x134-158%KO Venoshock 2x70-83% Leech Life 2x17-21% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Braviary builds →Fly 4x264-311%KO U-turn 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 4x269-318%KO U-turn 2x53-64% Rock Tomb 2x40-47% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Golbat builds →Fly 4x186-219%KO Venoshock 2x66-78% U-turn 2x49-59% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x161-191%KO U-turn 2x41-49% Incinerate 4x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x393-463%KO U-turn 2x77-92% Rock Slide 2x82-98% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Braviary builds →Fly 4x266-313%KO U-turn 2x69-81% Rock Slide 2x74-88% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Golbat builds →Fly 4x191-225%KO Venoshock 2x66-78% U-turn 2x49-58% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 4x175-206%KO Aerial Ace 4x109-129%KO | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x249-294%KO U-turn 2x65-77% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x400-471%KO U-turn 2x78-93% Rock Slide 2x83-98% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x189-222%KO Rock Slide 2x53-62% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Braviary builds →Fly 4x268-316%KO U-turn 2x70-83% Rock Slide 2x74-88% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x466-548%KO Smog 2x28-33% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x434-512%KO Gust 4x99-117%KO U-turn 2x61-72% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x397-467%KO U-turn 2x78-92% Rock Slide 2x84-98% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x188-221%KO X-Scissor 2x57-67% Rock Slide 2x52-62% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Braviary builds →Fly 4x267-315%KO U-turn 2x70-82% Rock Slide 2x75-89% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x460-541%KO Smog 2x28-33% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x430-507%KO Silver Wind 2x108-128%KO Gust 4x98-115%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Heatran builds →Overheat 4x497-584%KO Ancient Power 2x71-84% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x545-642%KO Smog 2x27-32% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x512-603%KO Hurricane 4x293-345%KO Bug Buzz 2x165-195%KO Poison Jab 2x45-53% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x402-473%KO Stone Edge 2x112-132%KO U-turn 2x78-93% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x360-423%KO U-turn 2x71-83% Rock Slide 2x75-88% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Scizor can KO Sewaddle with U-turn (182-214%). Salamence threatens a KO with Outrage (112-132%). Gengar deals 81-96% with Shadow Ball.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch52-61% Superpower52-61% Pursuit35-41% U Turn 2x182-214%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Salamence builds →Earthquake15-18% Outrage112-132%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball81-96% Focus Blast40-48% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 4x324-382%KO Air Slash 4x271-319%KO Fire Blast 4x395-465%KO Focus Blast35-42% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Sewaddle View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x126-148%KO Surf31-37% Ice Shard 2x43-51% Thunderbolt21-25% | ||
Sewaddle Evolutions
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
B2W2 Sewaddle Best Moveset
Bug/Grass at 53 Attack with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed in sun. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. AbilityOvercoat as a hidden ability blocks powder and weather damage. Leavanny two evolutions away.
Best Build
Sewaddle best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Bug Bite
- Facade
- Payback
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
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Sewaddle Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
Game Availability
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 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