Pokemon Guide
Leavanny is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon known for its high Attack, nurturing Pokedex identity and evolution from Swadloon through high friendship. This guide covers Leavanny’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Leavanny guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Leavanny is the final evolution of Sewaddle and Swadloon. It is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon known for making leaf clothing and using sharp leafy arms in battle.
Competitive Overview
Leavanny can be a niche physical attacker or support Pokemon because of its Attack, access to Bug and Grass moves and utility options such as Sticky Web in some games.
Leavanny’s biggest challenge is its defensive typing. Bug and Grass gives it useful resistances, but also several weaknesses, including major Fire and Flying weaknesses that can remove it quickly.
Here are the key facts to know about Leavanny, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Leavanny
National Dex
#0542
Type
Bug / Grass
Species
Nurturing Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
120 cm
Weight
45.2 lbs / 20.5 kg
20.5 kg
Abilities
Swarm, Chlorophyll, Overcoat
Leavanny has solid Attack and Speed with decent offensive tools, but its defensive typing means it has to play carefully around common coverage moves.
Leavanny can use Bug, Grass, Normal, Dark and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Leavanny’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable physical Grass-type move and one of Leavanny’s signature offensive options.
A strong physical Bug-type attack that gives Leavanny consistent same-type damage.
Raises Attack sharply and can turn Leavanny into a dangerous physical attacker.
Can sharply boost Attack if Leavanny knocks out a target with it.
A powerful Grass-type special attack when Leavanny needs immediate damage.
A valuable support move in games where Leavanny can use it.
Useful utility and coverage that can remove opposing held items when available.
Helpful for catching Pokemon by leaving the target with at least 1 HP.
Leavanny can learn Bug, Grass, Normal, Dark, Fighting, Psychic and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Leavanny’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Leavanny is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful Water, Electric, Fighting, Ground and Grass resistances, but it also creates major weaknesses to Fire and Flying-type moves.
Type
Bug / Grass
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug, Ice
Resistances
Water, Electric, Fighting, Ground, Grass
Immunity
None
None
Leavanny’s abilities support Bug-type offense, sun-based Speed boosts and defensive utility against powder and weather.
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon has low HP, giving it extra damage in late-turn situations.
Doubles Speed in harsh sunlight, which can make this Pokemon more threatening on sun-focused teams.
Protects the Pokemon from powder moves and weather damage, giving it useful defensive utility in some matchups.
Leavanny evolves from Swadloon when Swadloon levels up with high friendship. The full Leavanny evolution line is Sewaddle, Swadloon and Leavanny.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Sewaddle at Level 20
Stage 3
Evolves from Swadloon when leveled up with high friendship
Leavanny’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Leavanny is found in forest or meadow areas or obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship.
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Leavanny had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 6 and Lostlorn Forest. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 6 and Lostlorn Forest. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Routes 6 and 12, and Lostlorn Forest. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Routes 6 and 12, and Lostlorn Forest. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Swadloon with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Poni Meadow. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Poni Meadow. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Poni Meadow. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Poni Meadow. Leavanny can also be obtained by evolving Swadloon with high friendship. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Swadloon with high friendship in The Teal Mask DLC. Transfer availability may also apply when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Swadloon with high friendship in The Teal Mask DLC. Transfer availability may also apply when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Leavanny |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Leavanny. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Leavanny is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon.
Leavanny is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice-type moves. Fire and Flying are especially dangerous.
Leavanny evolves from Swadloon when Swadloon levels up with high friendship.
Leavanny’s abilities are Swarm, Chlorophyll and Overcoat.
Leavanny’s best moves often include Leaf Blade, X-Scissor, Swords Dance, Fell Stinger, Leaf Storm, Sticky Web, Knock Off and False Swipe.
Leavanny can be useful as a physical attacker or utility Pokemon, but it has to avoid common Fire and Flying-type attacks.
The most common way to get Leavanny is to evolve Swadloon with high friendship, though it can also be found directly in some games.
No. Leavanny does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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