Seedot (#0273) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk4040–10176–196

Def5049–11294–218

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD3031–9058–174

Spe3031–9058–174

Total220Higher than 3% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Seedot outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Early Bird
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
PickpocketHidden ability
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0273SeedotGrass
1. Level 14#0274NuzleafGrassDark
  1. Use Leaf Stone#0275ShiftryGrassDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

6AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

9GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

12RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

15Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

18PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

21HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

24Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

27SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

30Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

33ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 32

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

EggTake DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Acorn Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#022New Hoenn#022Galar#039Kitakami#054

If it remains still, it looks just like a real nut. It delights in surprising foraging Pokémon.
Sword
It attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. Strong winds can sometimes make it fall.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Shield
When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
If it remains still, it becomes impossible to distinguish from real nuts. It delights in surprising foraging PIDGEY.
FireRed · LeafGreen
It hangs off branches and absorbs nutrients. When it finishes eating, its body becomes so heavy that it drops to the ground with a thump.
Emerald
SEEDOT looks exactly like an acorn when it is dangling from a tree branch. It startles other Pokémon by suddenly moving. This Pokémon polishes its body once a day using leaves.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SEEDOT attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this Pokémon’s body becomes.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: タネボー
Japanese (romaji): Taneboh
Korean: 도토링
Chinese (Traditional): 橡實果
Chinese (Simplified): 橡实果
French: Grainipiot
German: Samurzel
Spanish: Seedot
Italian: Seedot

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 44
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FieldGrass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword 10 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in the overworld · Lv 8–60

Omega Ruby 2 areas

Road 102Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 114Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9

XD 1 area

Cipher Lab (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 17

SoulSilver 2 areas

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–7

HeartGold 2 areas

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–7

Platinum 5 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

Pearl 5 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Diamond 5 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Emerald 4 areas

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Rustboro CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 4–100

Ruby 2 areas

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16