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No. 0273 · Generation III · Hoenn

Seedot

The Acorn Pokémon
Grass
Weak to Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug
All matchups
Seedot
Sprite

TL;DR. Seedot is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 220. SEEDOT attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this POKéMON’s body becomes.

Grass

SEEDOT attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this POKéMON’s body becomes.

Height0.5 m
Weight4.0 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Early Bird
HiddenPickpocket
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 220. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 40
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 30
Total220
220 base stat total, the 994th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 124th among Grass-types.
50 base Defense, Seedot's strongest stat, ranking 96th of 127 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Seedot in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Seedot reaches 598 CP at level 40 and 684 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack71
GO Defense77
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)598
Max CP (L50)676
Best buddy (L51)684
Raid catch CP 307–342 (L20). Weather boosted 384–427 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Seedot first appeared on May 24, 2020, during Seedot Community Day: Play at Home Edition.

  1. Seedot
  2. Shadow
  3. Nuzleaf and Shiftry by encounter

Full Seedot GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Seedot.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Seedot, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Seedot?

Seedot is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Seedot weak to?

Seedot takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Seedot resistant to?

Seedot resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Seedot evolve?

Seedot evolves into Nuzleaf (Level 14).

What generation is Seedot from?

Seedot was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0273.

What are Seedot's base stats?

Seedot has HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 50, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 220.

What are Seedot's abilities?

Seedot can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Early Bird, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.

Is Seedot legendary or mythical?

No. Seedot is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Seedot's best stat?

Seedot's highest base stat is Defense at 50, which ranks 96th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Seedot good?

Seedot has a base stat total of 220, the 994th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 124th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Seedot →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Seedot as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Seedot in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Seedot in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Seedot in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Seedot in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Seedot in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Seedot 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Seedot is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
Comparison

Seedot vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Seedot Grass avg Difference
HP 40 66 -26
Attack 40 75 -35
Defense 50 72 -22
Special Attack 30 72 -42
Special Defense 30 72 -42
Speed 30 60 -30
Total 220 417 -197
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Game appearances

Seedot appears in 22 games.

Every mainline release where Seedot is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Seedot.

Every main-series game Seedot is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
    • WildReveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Teal Mask)

    Needs The Teal Mask

  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • SwordObtainable
    • WildRoute 2, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell
    • RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)

    Sword exclusive

  • ShieldTrade

    Sword exclusive

  • Brilliant DiamondObtainable
    • WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)

    Brilliant Diamond exclusive

  • Shining PearlTrade

    Brilliant Diamond exclusive

  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YObtainable
  • Omega RubyObtainable
    • WildRoute 102
    • WildRoute 114 (Horde Encounter)

    Omega Ruby exclusive

  • Alpha SapphireTrade

    Omega Ruby exclusive

Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable
    • WildWhite Forest

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
    • WildRoutes 203, 204, 210, Eterna Forest (Ruby)
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildViridian Forest (Headbutt trees)
    • WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Meadow with 35 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • RubyObtainable
    • WildRoutes 102 and 114

    Ruby exclusive

  • SapphireTrade
    • TradeRoutes 102, 117, and 120 (Swarm; after mixing records with Emerald)

    Ruby exclusive

  • EmeraldObtainable
    • WildRoutes 102, 117, 120
    • In-game tradeTrade Ralts in Rustboro City
  • FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
    • Event
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Brilliant Diamond, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Seedot appears in 17 episodes.

From AG028 (2003-06-05) through JN140 (2023-02-03).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Seedot in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Seedot TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Seedot
◆ Common