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    Exeggcute Pokemon Guide

    Exeggcute is a classic Grass and Psychic-type Pokemon from Generation 1, known for appearing as a cluster of six egg-like seeds, using telepathy and evolving with a Leaf Stone. This guide covers Exeggcute’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

    Grass type Pokemon icon
    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Exeggcute

    exeggcute

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Exeggcute

    exeggcute

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Exeggcute guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Exeggcute Description

    Exeggcute is a Grass and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It appears as a cluster of six egg-like seeds that communicate through telepathy. Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor when exposed to a Leaf Stone, and in Alola it can evolve into Alolan Exeggutor.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Exeggcute Good in Competitive?

    Exeggcute is usually a niche competitive Pokemon, but it can support teams with sleep, status, screens and Grass or Psychic-type attacks. It is most often valued before evolution in limited formats or as part of an evolution line that leads to Exeggutor.

    Exeggcute’s biggest strengths are access to moves like Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, Psychic, Giga Drain and Reflect, along with abilities such as Chlorophyll and Harvest. Its biggest issues are its low Speed, multiple weaknesses and especially dangerous Bug-type weakness.

    Exeggcute Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Exeggcute, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Exeggcute

    National Dex

    #0102

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon icon
    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Grass / Psychic

    Species

    Egg Pokemon

    Height

    1’04” / 0.4 m

    40 cm

    Weight

    5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg

    2.5 kg

    Abilities

    Chlorophyll, Harvest

    Exeggcute Stats

    Exeggcute has solid Defense and Special Attack for an early-stage Pokemon, but low Speed and only modest bulk overall. Its stat spread pushes it toward support, status and special Grass or Psychic-type attacks.

    Hp
    60
    Attack
    40
    Defense
    80
    Special Attack
    60
    Special Defense
    45
    Speed
    40

    Exeggcute Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Exeggcute is best known for Grass, Psychic and support moves. These are some of Exeggcute’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Sleep Powder

    A useful status move that can put opponents to sleep and create setup or switching opportunities.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psychic

    A reliable Psychic-type attack that gives Exeggcute useful same-type special damage.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Giga Drain

    A Grass-type attack that also restores HP, helping Exeggcute stay active longer.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Leaf Storm

    A high-power Grass-type attack that gives Exeggcute strong burst damage in supported games.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Leech Seed

    A support move that drains HP each turn and helps wear down bulky opponents.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Stun Spore

    A status move that can paralyze opposing Pokemon and help control Speed.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Reflect

    A defensive support move that reduces physical damage for Exeggcute’s team.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Explosion

    A risky high-impact option in games where Exeggcute can use it to trade itself for major damage.

    Exeggcute All Moves

    Exeggcute can learn Grass, Psychic, Normal, Poison and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Exeggcute’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Absorb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special20100
    1Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–60
    5Reflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    10Leech Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–90
    15Mega Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special40100
    20Confusion Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special50100
    25Synthesis Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    30Bullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
    35Giga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    40Extrasensory Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    45Uproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
    50Worry Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–100
    55Solar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMBullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
    TMGrassy Glide Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical55100
    TMGrassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMLeaf Storm Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special13090
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMPsychic Noise Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special75100
    TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
    TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–100
    TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
    TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Ancient Power Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special60100
    Block Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    Ingrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    Moonlight Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status––
    Poison Powder Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–75
    Sleep Powder Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–75
    Stun Spore Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–75

    Exeggcute Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Exeggcute is a Grass and Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances, but also several weaknesses, including a major weakness to Bug-type moves.

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Grass / Psychic

    Weaknesses

    Fire type Pokemon iconIce type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

    Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Ghost and Dark

    Resistances

    Water type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon

    Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground and Psychic

    Immunity

    None

    Exeggcute Abilities

    Exeggcute’s abilities support sun-based play and berry-based recovery depending on the game and format.

    Chlorophyll

    Doubles Exeggcute’s Speed in harsh sunlight, helping it move first with status or special attacks on sun teams.

    Harvest

    Exeggcute’s hidden ability can restore a consumed Berry at the end of a turn, with better reliability in sunlight.

    Exeggcute Evolution

    Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor when exposed to a Leaf Stone. In Alola, Exeggcute can evolve into Alolan Exeggutor instead.

    Stage 1

    Exeggcute

    Grass type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon
    exeggcute

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Exeggutor

    Grass type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon icon
    exeggutor

    Evolves from Exeggcute with a Leaf Stone

    Regional Evolution

    Alolan Exeggutor

    Grass type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon
    exeggutor-alola

    Evolves from Exeggcute with a Leaf Stone in Alola

    Where to Find Exeggcute in Pokemon Games

    Exeggcute’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Exeggcute is found in forests, Safari Zone-style areas, marshes, islands or coastal biomes, and it evolves with a Leaf Stone.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Safari Zone.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest and Lake of Rage.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest and Lake of Rage.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Routes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 43 and Lake of Rage.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Berry Forest and Safari Zone.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Berry Forest and Safari Zone.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Great Marsh.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Great Marsh.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Great Marsh.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Routes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47 and 48, Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Lake of Rage, National Park, New Bark Town, Safari Zone Gate and Violet City.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Routes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47 and 48, Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Lake of Rage, National Park, New Bark Town, Safari Zone Gate and Violet City.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Route 18.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Route 18.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Route 12 and Azure Bay.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Route 12 and Azure Bay.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path and Exeggutor Island.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path and Exeggutor Island.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Exeggutor Island.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Exeggutor Island.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Route 23.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Route 23.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea and Workout Sea.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea and Workout Sea.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Coastal Biome and Savanna Biome in The Indigo Disk.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Coastal Biome and Savanna Biome in The Indigo Disk.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Exeggcute
    Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Exeggcute FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Exeggcute. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Exeggcute?

    Exeggcute is a Grass and Psychic-type Pokemon.

    What is Exeggcute weak against?

    Exeggcute is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves. Bug-type moves are especially dangerous.

    What does Exeggcute evolve into?

    Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor with a Leaf Stone. In Alola, it can evolve into Alolan Exeggutor.

    What are Exeggcute’s abilities?

    Exeggcute’s abilities are Chlorophyll and Harvest as its hidden ability.

    What are Exeggcute’s best moves?

    Exeggcute’s best moves often include Sleep Powder, Psychic, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Leech Seed, Stun Spore, Reflect and Explosion.

    Is Exeggcute good in Pokemon?

    Exeggcute can be useful in limited formats because of its status and support moves, but Exeggutor is usually the stronger long-term option.

    How do you get Exeggcute?

    Exeggcute is commonly found in forest, Safari Zone, marsh, island or biome areas depending on the Pokemon game.

    Does Exeggcute have a Mega Evolution?

    No, Exeggcute does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or regional form. It can evolve into Alolan Exeggutor in Alola.



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