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No. 0542

Leavanny

Nurturing Pokémon

Leavanny
Official art
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
20.5 kg 45.2 lbs
Base stat total
500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle.
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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk103110–170189–335
Def8090–145148–284
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe92100–158170–311
Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon
HP75Atk103Def80Spe92SpD80SpA70

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

BugGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fire (because of Bug and Grass)Flying (because of Bug and Grass)
2×
Bug (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Grass)Fighting (because of Bug)Water (because of Grass)
¼×
Grass (because of Bug and Grass)Ground (because of Bug and Grass)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 92); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+158Max144No SP112Min100Scarf237Tailwind316

At max Speed, Leavanny outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 158Leavanny · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 144Leavanny · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 112Leavanny · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.29% of teams · rank #178 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
156 HP / 84 Atk / 4 Def / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
  1. Sticky Web
  2. Lunge
  3. Triple Axel
  4. Knock Off

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.4%
  • Rated 1500+0.3%
  • Rated 1630+0.29%
  • Rated 1760+0.13%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.29%

Abilities

  • 95.4%
  • 2.9%
  • 1.7%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 156 HP / 84 Atk / 4 Def / 12 SpD / 252 Spe69.9%
  • Jolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe15.8%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe8%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe4.3%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.9%

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

EvoSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
1False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
1Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
1String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2.BugStatus—95%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
22Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
29Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target.BugPhys50100%25
32Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
36Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.GrassPhys90100%15
39X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
43EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.NormalStatus—100%15
46Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
50Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpec90100%15
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 6

EggBug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
EggSnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10
EggSynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Biology

It makes clothes from leaves and silk for small Pokémon. It keeps its eggs warm with leaves. Its arms end in sharp needles, which Leavanny uses with grace and efficiency.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Nurturing Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Yellow
—
Original Unova#048Updated Unova#019Kitakami#015
  1. Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves by using the sticky silk secreted from its mouth.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  2. It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  3. Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves, using the cutters on its arms and sticky silk.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Leavanny
Japanese
ハハコモリ
Japanese (romaji)
Hahakomori
Korean
모아머
Chinese (Traditional)
保母蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
保姆虫
French
Manternel
German
Matrifol
Spanish
Leavanny
Italian
Leavanny

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
225
Medium Slow

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Swadloon: Level up with high friendship.

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poni MeadowIsland Scan · Lv 57
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Poni MeadowIsland Scan · Lv 57
Moon 1 area
  • Poni MeadowIsland Scan · Lv 57
Sun 1 area
  • Poni MeadowIsland Scan · Lv 57
White 2 4 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 24
  • Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
  • Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 38
  • Road 6Walking in rustling grass · Lv 26
Black 2 4 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 24
  • Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
  • Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 38
  • Road 6Walking in rustling grass · Lv 26
White 2 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 22
  • Road 6Walking in rustling grass · Lv 25
Black 2 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 22
  • Road 6Walking in rustling grass · Lv 25

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.