Attack and HP carry most of Trevenant's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
People fear it due to a belief that it devours any who try to cut down trees in its forest, but to the Pokémon it shares its woods with, it’s kind.
Small roots that extend from the tips of this Pokémon’s feet can tie into the trees of the forest and give Trevenant control over them.
Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Trevenant for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-11% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Slowbro builds →Scald15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake22-26% | ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Slowking builds →Scald15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Vaporeon builds →Scald16-19% Flip Turn8-9% | ||
Getting Trevenant requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Phantump. Breed this form to get Phantump eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+42 over Phantump), and Trevenant peaks at 474 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Trevenant to get Phantump eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Plant egg groups.
Start with flexible EVs. Adamant nature gives Trevenant the right physical lean, Life Orb adds extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and Harvest works in the background. Poltergeist is the main damage option.
Best Build
Trevenant best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Horn Leech
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Phantom Force
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Poltergeist
- Will O Wisp
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Horn Leech
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Horn Leech
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Phantom Force
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Poltergeist
- Will O Wisp
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Horn Leech
- Knock Off
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Forests Curse
- Wood Hammer
- Poltergeist
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Claw
- Trick Room
- Horn Leech
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Wood Hammer
- Skitter Smack
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Will O Wisp
- Phantom Force
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Trevenant. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Leaf Storm and Wood Hammer into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Trevenant. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Wood Hammer and Solar Beam into something with actual range.
Without breeding, Trevenant misses out on Disable and Grudge. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Leaf Storm and Wood Hammer, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Trevenant misses out on Bestow and Grudge. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Wood Hammer and Solar Beam, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Trevenant isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Phantump from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword. The evolution path from Phantump to Trevenant is covered in the steps below.
Trevenant isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Phantump from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword. The evolution path from Phantump to Trevenant is covered in the steps below.
Trevenant's 2-stage line starts with Phantump, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Trevenant in Sword & Shield
Phantump is your first catch on the way to Trevenant. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34-65 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PhantumpGlimwood TangleSwordOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateThunderstormGlimwood TangleSwordGrass Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateIntense SunGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSandstormGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateRainingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-37 Forest10%LateHeavy FogGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateOvercastGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateNormal WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowstormGlimwood TangleShieldGrass Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercast
Step 2Trevenant ✓
Trevenant's 2-stage line starts with Phantump, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Trevenant in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Phantump is your first catch on the way to Trevenant. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 21-33 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PhantumpMemorial HillUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-2430%MidMemorial HillUltra SunGrass Lv.21-2430%MidTapu VillageUltra MoonIn-game trade Lv.33 CityLateTrade for (give Phantump)Tapu VillageUltra SunIn-game trade Lv.33 CityLateTrade for (give Phantump)
Step 2Trevenant ✓
Natural Cure changes the entire equation for Trevenant. The 474 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Natural Cure is what you want on Trevenant. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Frisk, Harvest) work on paper but Natural Cure is what makes Trevenant worth using.
At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Trevenant is leaning toward the physical side (base 110 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Run Poltergeist, Horn Leech, Sucker Punch, and Wood Hammer on Trevenant. Poltergeist is the most common pick at 16% usage. Poltergeist provides reliable STAB damage.
Trevenant joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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