Skwovet Best Moveset
Normal at 55 Attack and 25 Speed. AbilityCheek Pouch heals extra HP when eating berries. Pre-evolution stats across the board. The moveset can't function. Evolve to Greedent for 120 HP, 95/95 balanced stats, and the Cheek Pouch sustain that functions in the lowest tiers.
Skwovet was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was Skwovet's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Cheekpouch with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Gentle nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Skwovet best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Body Slam
- Super Fang
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Skwovet was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Skwovet maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Cheekpouch with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Thief
- Belly Drum
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Skwovet Weakness
Skwovet's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Skwovet Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Skwovet
Urshifu can KO Skwovet with Close Combat (338-398%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Skwovet View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x338-398%KO Close Combat 2x338-398%KO | ||
Evolution
Skwovet evolves into Greedent. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 185 total stats over Skwovet. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Skwovet easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Skwovet
Warmer brown Skwovet. The chubby squirrel's cheeks are still stuffed, the tail is still bushy, and the color is still... basically the same. Not offensive, just invisible.
Shiny Skwovet Odds & Hunting Methods
2 of 2 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Skwovet
Skwovet is scattered across 25 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Skwovet in SV
Skwovet is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-60 across 96 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Skwovet ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.5-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.5-14OverworldRate 18%Kitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldReveler's RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldTagtree Thicket - ForestLv.25-32OverworldRate 30%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.28-35OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GreedentCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.24-43OverworldRate 12%Fellhorn GorgeLv.24-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.24-60OverworldOni MountainLv.24-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.24-60OverworldEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-43OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Skwovet (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Skwovet preloaded.
Skwovet is scattered across 53 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Skwovet in SwSh
Skwovet is where the line starts, caught through walking and special encounters at Lv. 2-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Skwovet ✓Route 4Lv.13-15Shaking berry treesRate 100%Rolling FieldsLv.7-10Shaking berry treesRate 80%Route 3Lv.8-13Shaking berry treesRate 80%Dappled GroveLv.11-15Shaking berry treesRate 70%Challenge BeachLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 70%Fields of HonorLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 70%Soothing WetlandsLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 70%Forest of FocusLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 60%Slumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 50%All WeatherRoute 1Lv.3-6OverworldRate 50%All WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14Shaking berry treesRate 50%North Lake MilochLv.14-16Shaking berry treesRate 50%Route 1Lv.2-5GrassRate 40%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 40%All WeatherRoute 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 38%All WeatherRoute 5Lv.16-18Shaking berry treesRate 100%Training LowlandsLv.16-21Shaking berry treesRate 70%Loop LagoonLv.19-24Shaking berry treesRate 70%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 35%Stepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%OvercastStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Heavy FogStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%RainingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SandstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Intense SunStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2Lv.40-45OverworldRate 82%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 70%Workout SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 70%Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 60%Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SnowstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormGiant's BedLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 80%Giant's FootLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 80%Frostpoint FieldLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 70%Slippery SlopeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 70%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 60%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 32%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 24%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Thunderstorm
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into GreedentRoute 6Lv.28-30Shaking berry treesRate 100%Bridge FieldLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 75%Giant's CapLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 75%Giant's MirrorLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 75%Hammerlocke HillsLv.28-30Shaking berry treesRate 75%Giant's SeatLv.30-35Shaking berry treesRate 70%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 50%Stony WildernessLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRoute 7Lv.36-40Shaking berry treesRate 100%Route 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43Shaking berry treesRate 100%Route 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44Shaking berry treesRate 100%Axew's EyeLv.35-40Shaking berry treesRate 75%Lake of OutrageLv.50-52Shaking berry treesRate 95%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 30%Frostpoint FieldLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 30%Slippery SlopeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 30%Giant's BedLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 20%Giant's FootLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 20%or evolve from Skwovet (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Skwovet preloaded.
Base Stats
Skwovet's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 HP EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
No matter how much it stuffs its belly with food, it is always anxious about getting hungry again. So, it stashes berries in its cheeks and tail.
Skwovet Guide
Skwovet does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Greedent before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Skwovet has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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