Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Smoliv's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It protects itself from enemies by emitting oil from the fruit on its head. This oil is bitter and astringent enough to make someone flinch.
This Pokémon converts nutrients into oil, which it stores in the fruit on its head. It can easily go a whole week without eating or drinking.
Smoliv is weak to Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Braviary can KO Smoliv with Close Combat (140-164%). Delphox threatens a KO with Flamethrower (136-160%).
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Smoliv View Braviary builds →U Turn 2x82-97% Close Combat 2x140-164%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Smoliv View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x136-160%KO Psyshock61-72% | ||
 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 Smoliv View Galvantula builds →Thunder37-44% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Three stages ahead. Smoliv grows into Dolliv, then pushes on to Arboliva. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 250 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Smoliv easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant egg group.
Smoliv runs a standard defensive wall set. Calm nature with spread EVs shapes the build, while Mirror Herb brings extra utility. Harvest supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Smoliv best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Smoliv picks up Energy Ball and Earth Power along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Ground coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 30 locations. Smoliv's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Smoliv in Scarlet & Violet
30 spots to find Smoliv at Lv. 7-39 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
Smoliv evolves into Dolliv at level 25. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
You can run Smoliv through the first few routes without issues. 260 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Dolliv as fast as you can.
Smoliv only appears in 1 game. Currently catchable in Scarlet & Violet. First available in Scarlet & Violet.
Smoliv joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves