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No. 0540

Sewaddle

Sewing Pokémon

Sewaddle
Official art
BugGrass
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
2.5 kg 5.5 lbs
Base stat total
310 top 80%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Since this Pokémon makes its own clothes out of leaves, it is a popular mascot for fashion designers.
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Base stats

HP45105–152200–294
Atk5352–11599–225
Def7067–134130–262
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD6058–123112–240
Spe4242–10380–201
Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon
HP45Atk53Def70Spe42SpD60SpA40

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 42). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+103Max94No SP62Min55Scarf154Tailwind206

At max Speed, Sewaddle outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 103Sewaddle · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Sewaddle · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 62Sewaddle · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Fire4×Flying4×Bug2×Ice2×Poison2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Ground¼×Electric½×Fighting½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swarm

    Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • Chlorophyll

    Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

  • OvercoatHidden ability

    Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 9

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
8Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
15Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25
22Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
29EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
31Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20
36Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
43FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

TM / HM / TR 29

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%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
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
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
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
TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
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
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20
TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 5

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
EggSnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10
EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5
EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Sewing Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Yellow
Shape
Habitat
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Original Unova#046Updated Unova#017Kitakami#013
  1. Since this Pokémon makes its own clothes out of leaves, it is a popular mascot for fashion designers.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  2. This Pokémon makes clothes for itself. It chews up leaves and sews them with sticky thread extruded from its mouth.

    White · X · Omega Ruby
  3. Leavanny dress it in clothes they made for it when it hatched. It hides its head in its hood while it is sleeping.

    Black

Names around the world

Japanese
クルミル
Japanese (romaji)
Kurumiru
Korean
두르보
Chinese (Traditional)
蟲寶包
Chinese (Simplified)
虫宝包
French
Larveyette
German
Strawickl
Spanish
Sewaddle
Italian
Sewaddle

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

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
62
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

White 2 2 areas
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–42
  • Road 20Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–11
Black 2 2 areas
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–42
  • Road 20Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–11
White 1 area
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Black 1 area
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17