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No. 0540 · Generation V · Unova

Sewaddle

The Sewing Pokémon
Bug Grass
Weak to 4× Fire Flying 2× Ice Poison Bug Rock
All matchups
Sewaddle
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TL;DR. Sewaddle is a bug/grass-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 310. Leavanny dress it in clothes they made for it when it hatched. It hides its head in its hood while it is sleeping.

Bug Grass

Leavanny dress it in clothes they made for it when it hatched. It hides its head in its hood while it is sleeping.

Height0.3 m
Weight2.5 kg
AbilitiesSwarm, Chlorophyll
HiddenOvercoat
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45
Attack 53
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 42
Total310
310 base stat total, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 154th among Bug-types.
70 base Defense, Sewaddle's strongest stat, ranking 93rd of 213 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Sewaddle 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, Sewaddle reaches 977 CP at level 40 and 1,118 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack96
GO Defense124
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)977
Max CP (L50)1,105
Best buddy (L51)1,118
Raid catch CP 514–558 (L20). Weather boosted 643–698 (L25).

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

Shiny release

Shiny Sewaddle first appeared on October 5, 2024, during Sewaddle Community Day.

  1. Sewaddle
  2. Swadloon and Leavanny by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Feb 4 to Feb 16, 2026, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Feb 4 to Feb 16, 20261-starRegular rotation
Mar 22 to Mar 30, 20221-starLush Jungle

Full Sewaddle GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Sewaddle.

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

What type is Sewaddle?

Sewaddle is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Sewaddle weak to?

Sewaddle takes 4× damage from Fire, Flying. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock.

What is Sewaddle resistant to?

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

How does Sewaddle evolve?

Sewaddle evolves into Swadloon (Level 20).

What generation is Sewaddle from?

Sewaddle was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0540.

What are Sewaddle's base stats?

Sewaddle has HP 45, Attack 53, Defense 70, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 60, and Speed 42. Total base stat total: 310.

What are Sewaddle's abilities?

Sewaddle can have the abilities Swarm, Chlorophyll, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.

Is Sewaddle legendary or mythical?

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

What is Sewaddle's best stat?

Sewaddle's highest base stat is Defense at 70, which ranks 93rd of 213 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Sewaddle good?

Sewaddle has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 154th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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

Through the generations.

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

Sewaddle in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Sewaddle in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Sewaddle in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Sewaddle 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

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

4× Devastating
Fire Flying
2× Weak to
Ice Poison Bug Rock
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Ground
Comparison

Sewaddle vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Sewaddle Bug avg Difference
HP 45 62 -17
Attack 53 72 -19
Defense 70 70 +0
Special Attack 40 66 -26
Special Defense 60 68 -8
Speed 42 60 -18
Total 310 398 -88
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Game appearances

Sewaddle appears in 10 games.

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

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 IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Sewaddle.

Every main-series game Sewaddle 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+)
    • WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Mossfell Confluence, Wistful Fields (The Teal Mask)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Teal Mask)

    Needs The Teal Mask

  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIINot in the game
  • Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoutes 101 and 104 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
    • WildPinwheel Forest (inner)
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoutes 12 and 20
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Sewaddle appears in 12 episodes.

From BW018 (2011-01-27) through HZ152 (2026-10-09).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Sewaddle in TCG Pocket.

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

Sewaddle TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Sewaddle
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