Nuzleaf
TL;DR. Nuzleaf is a grass/dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 340. NUZLEAF live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This POKéMON dislikes having its long nose pinched.
NUZLEAF live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This POKéMON dislikes having its long nose pinched.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Nuzleaf 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, Nuzleaf reaches 1,227 CP at level 40 and 1,404 CP as a best buddy.
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Nuzleaf in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nuzleaf across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #818 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Nuzleaf.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nuzleaf, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Nuzleaf?
Nuzleaf is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Nuzleaf weak to?
Nuzleaf takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy.
What is Nuzleaf resistant to?
Nuzleaf is immune to Psychic. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground, Ghost, Dark.
How does Nuzleaf evolve?
Nuzleaf evolves from Seedot (Level 14). Nuzleaf evolves into Shiftry (Use Leaf Stone).
What generation is Nuzleaf from?
Nuzleaf was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0274.
What are Nuzleaf's base stats?
Nuzleaf has HP 70, Attack 70, Defense 40, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 40, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 340.
What are Nuzleaf's abilities?
Nuzleaf can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Early Bird, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.
Is Nuzleaf legendary or mythical?
No. Nuzleaf is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Nuzleaf's best stat?
Nuzleaf's highest base stat is HP at 70, which ranks 74th of 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Nuzleaf good?
Nuzleaf has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 132nd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Nuzleaf as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Nuzleaf is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Nuzleaf vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Nuzleaf | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Attack | 70 | 81 | -11 |
| Defense | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 70 | -30 |
| Speed | 60 | 65 | -5 |
| Total | 340 | 428 | -88 |
Nuzleaf appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Nuzleaf is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Nuzleaf in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.
Nuzleaf appears in 15 episodes.
From HZ048 (2024-05-03) through DP160 (2010-01-21).
- HZ048 Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art! Horizons 2025-01-13
- AG026 Turning Over a Nuzleaf Advanced Generation 2004-03-27
- AG036 The Spheal of Approval Advanced Generation 2004-05-29
- AG037 Jump for Joy! Advanced Generation 2004-08-28
- AG046 Candid Camerupt! Advanced Generation 2004-10-09
- AG064 True Blue Swablu Advanced Generation 2005-02-05
- AG074 Hokey PokéBalls Advanced Generation 2005-04-16
- AG154 Reversing the Charges Advanced Generation 2006-10-07
- AG172 Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 2 Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- DP014 Leave it to Brocko! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-26
- DP029 The Champ Twins! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-22
- DP031 The Grass-Type is Always Greener! Diamond & Pearl 2007-10-06
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Nuzleaf card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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