Trevenant Best Moveset
110 Attack at 85 HP on Ghost/Grass with AbilityHarvest recycling consumed berries 50% of the time (100% under sun). Held ItemSitrus Berry heals 25% and recycles endlessly. NatureBrave maximizes Attack at 56 Speed. The moveset tanks hits through berry recycling and fires physical Ghost and Grass TermStab. Tera Ghost amplifies the primary damage.
Harvest recycled Sitrus Berry in Gen VI (X & Y). Ghost/Grass with 110 Attack. Will-O-Wisp plus Harvest plus Leech Seed stalled effectively.
Best Moves
Best Build
Trevenant best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Claw
Recommended Teammates
Ghost/Grass invited Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Five weaknesses on a stall build was too many holes.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Will O Wisp
- Phantom Force
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Knock Off removed the berry and ended the Harvest cycle in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). One move countered the entire strategy.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Claw
- Trick Room
- Horn Leech
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of Harvest dependency in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Ghost/Grass was interesting but fragile. One Knock Off ended the game plan.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Poltergeist
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Trevenant Weakness
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 |
What is Trevenant Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Trevenant
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% Scald5-5% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Clodsire builds →Earthquake10-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Trevenant
A trade step sits in Trevenant's 2-stage line from Phantump. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Phantump shows up at moderate rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Trevenant in SV
The path to Trevenant starts with Phantump at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PhantumpKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Trevenant ✓Crystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldNightKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldNightTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNightor evolve from Phantump (Step 1)
A trade step sits in Trevenant's 2-stage line from Phantump. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Phantump shows up at moderate rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Trevenant in LZA
The path to Trevenant starts with Phantump at Lv. 36-48 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch PhantumpWild Zone 13Lv.36-37OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Trevenant ✓Wild Zone 15Lv.40-41OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 13Lv.47-48OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Phantump (Step 1)
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 SwSh
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 TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldSwordRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-37OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassRate 10%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%SandstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Normal WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Overcast
Step 2Trevenant ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Trevenant egg.
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 USUM
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 HillLv.21-24GrassRate 30%Tapu VillageLv.33In-game tradeTrade for (give Phantump)
Step 2Trevenant ✓
Base Stats
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.
Trevenant Guide
Natural Cure changes the entire equation for Trevenant. The 474 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a setup sweeper.
No. Trevenant is not catchable in the wild. It only comes from trade-evolving Phantump. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Phantump to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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 a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a setup sweeper.
Game Availability
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 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 6XYDebut
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