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Sewaddle is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon known for its leaf clothing, early evolution into Swadloon and final evolution into Leavanny. This guide covers Sewaddle’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 Sewaddle 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 |
Sewaddle is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for wearing leaves as clothing and being part of the Sewaddle, Swadloon and Leavanny evolution line.
Competitive Overview
Sewaddle is usually an early-game or lower-power format Pokemon. Its Bug and Grass typing gives it access to useful early moves, but its base stats are limited before it evolves.
Sewaddle’s biggest weakness is its low bulk and many weaknesses, including a major Fire and Flying weakness. It is usually best used as the starting point for evolving into Swadloon and then Leavanny.
Here are the key facts to know about Sewaddle, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Sewaddle
National Dex
#0540
Type
Bug / Grass
Species
Sewing Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg
2.5 kg
Abilities
Swarm, Chlorophyll, Overcoat
Sewaddle has modest early-stage stats, with its best value coming from access to Bug and Grass moves before it evolves.
Sewaddle can use Bug, Grass and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Sewaddle’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A useful early Bug-type attack that fits Sewaddle’s role before it evolves.
A Grass-type attack that gives Sewaddle reliable same-type damage.
A Bug-type move that can also lower the target’s Special Attack.
A valuable support move that can lower opposing Speed when Pokemon switch in.
A strong special Bug-type attack when available.
Helps Sewaddle survive a hit and can work with low-HP strategies.
Can become stronger when Sewaddle has very low HP.
A reliable Grass-type special attack when available through TMs.
Sewaddle can learn Bug, Grass, Normal and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Sewaddle’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Sewaddle is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful Ground, Water, Grass, Fighting and Electric 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
Sewaddle’s abilities support Bug-type offense, sun teams and protection from powder and weather effects.
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.
Sewaddle evolves into Swadloon at Level 20, and Swadloon evolves into Leavanny when leveled up with high friendship. The full Sewaddle 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
Sewaddle’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Sewaddle is found in forests, routes or DLC areas and evolves into Swadloon at Level 20.
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Sewaddle had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon White |
Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Routes 12 and 20. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Routes 12 and 20. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Routes 101 and 104. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 101 and 104. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Breed from Swadloon or Leavanny. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Breed from Swadloon or Leavanny. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Breed from Swadloon or Leavanny. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Breed from Swadloon or Leavanny. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 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 Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Kitakami in The Teal Mask DLC. Sewaddle can also be obtained through transfer when available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Kitakami in The Teal Mask DLC. Sewaddle can also be obtained through transfer when available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Sewaddle |
|---|---|
 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 Sewaddle. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Sewaddle is a Bug and Grass-type Pokemon.
Sewaddle is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice-type moves. Fire and Flying are especially dangerous.
Sewaddle evolves into Swadloon at Level 20, and Swadloon evolves into Leavanny with high friendship.
Sewaddle’s abilities are Swarm, Chlorophyll and Overcoat.
Sewaddle’s best moves often include Bug Bite, Razor Leaf, Struggle Bug, Sticky Web, Bug Buzz, Endure, Flail and Energy Ball.
Sewaddle is mostly an early-game Pokemon, but it can be useful before evolving into Swadloon and Leavanny.
Sewaddle is usually found in forest, route or DLC areas in games where it appears, or obtained through trade or transfer in other games.
No. Sewaddle does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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