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No. 0542 · Generation V · Unova

Leavanny

The Nurturing Pokémon

TL;DR. Leavanny is a bug/grass-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 500. Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves, using the cutters on its arms and sticky silk.

Bug Grass

Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves, using the cutters on its arms and sticky silk.

Height1.2 m
Weight20.5 kg
AbilitiesSwarm, Chlorophyll
HiddenOvercoat
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75
Attack 103
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 92
Total500
500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Bug-types.
103 base Attack, Leavanny's strongest stat, ranking 38th of 213 Bug-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Leavanny 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, Leavanny reaches 2,580 CP at level 40 and 2,952 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack205
GO Defense165
GO Stamina181
Max CP (L40)2,580
Max CP (L50)2,917
Best buddy (L51)2,952
Raid catch CP 1,402–1,474 (L20). Weather boosted 1,753–1,843 (L25).

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Competitive

Leavanny in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Leavanny across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #405 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #405 79.4 score
Ultra League #270 81.1 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Leavanny.

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

What type is Leavanny?

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

What is Leavanny weak to?

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

What is Leavanny resistant to?

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

How does Leavanny evolve?

Leavanny evolves from Swadloon (Friendship). Leavanny is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Leavanny from?

Leavanny was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0542.

What are Leavanny's base stats?

Leavanny has HP 75, Attack 103, Defense 80, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 80, and Speed 92. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Leavanny's abilities?

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

Is Leavanny legendary or mythical?

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

What is Leavanny's best stat?

Leavanny's highest base stat is Attack at 103, which ranks 38th of 213 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Leavanny good?

Leavanny has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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

Through the generations.

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

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

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Leavanny 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

Leavanny vs. the average Bug-type.

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

Stat Leavanny Bug avg Difference
HP 75 62 +13
Attack 103 72 +31
Defense 80 70 +10
Special Attack 70 66 +4
Special Defense 80 68 +12
Speed 92 60 +32
Total 500 398 +102
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Game appearances

Leavanny appears in 10 games.

Every mainline release where Leavanny 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
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Leavanny in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.

Black, White
Lostlorn ForestUnova Route 6
Black 2, White 2
Lostlorn ForestLostlorn Forest Hidden GrottoUnova Route 12Unova Route 6
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Poni Meadow
Pokémon anime

Leavanny appears in 13 episodes.

From BW018 (2011-01-27) through JN146 (2023-03-17).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Leavanny partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Leavanny partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Leavanny card across TCG Pocket.

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