Skwovet (#0819) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk5554–117103–229

Def5554–117103–229

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD3536–9567–185

Spe2527–8449–163

Total275Higher than 9% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 25). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+84Max77No SP45Min40Scarf126Tailwind168

At max Speed, Skwovet outspeeds 4 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Cheek Pouch
Restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect.
GluttonyHidden ability
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0819SkwovetNormal
1. Level 24#0820GreedentNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

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

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

5BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

10Stuff CheeksUser consumes berry and raises its defense by 2 stages.NormalStatus——10

15Spit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

15StockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

15SwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

20Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

25RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

30CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

35Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

40Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

45BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

TM / HM / TR 25

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

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

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

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

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

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

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

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

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

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

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

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

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

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 4

EggBelly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggDefense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Cheeky Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#024Isle of Armor#009Crown Tundra#005Paldea#029Kitakami#072

It eats berries nonstop—a habit that has made it more resilient than it looks. It’ll show up on farms, searching for yet more berries.
Shield
Found throughout the Galar region, this Pokémon becomes uneasy if its cheeks are ever completely empty of berries.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ホシガリス
Japanese (romaji): Hoshigarisu
Korean: 탐리스
Chinese (Traditional): 貪心栗鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 贪心栗鼠
French: Rongourmand
German: Raffel
Spanish: Skwovet
Italian: Skwovet

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 55
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere LakeInteracting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint FieldInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's BedInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's FootInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery SlopeInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Fields of HonorInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Forest of FocusInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Insular SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
Loop LagoonInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 19–60
Soothing WetlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Training LowlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–60
Workout SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere LakeInteracting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint FieldInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's BedInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's FootInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery SlopeInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Fields of HonorInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Forest of FocusInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Insular SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
Loop LagoonInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 19–60
Soothing WetlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Training LowlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–60
Workout SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60

Shield 17 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Pokémon CenterTrade with an NPC · Lv 10
Motostoke RiverbankInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–6
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 3 (East)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–13
Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–15
Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–18
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60

Sword 17 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Pokémon CenterTrade with an NPC · Lv 10
Motostoke RiverbankInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–6
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 3 (East)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–13
Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–15
Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–18
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60