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Petilil

Bulb Pokémon

Petilil official artwork
Official art

Petilil is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 280. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
6.6 kg 14.6 lbs
Base stat total
280 Higher than 10% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
The leaves on its head are highly valued for medicinal purposes. Dry the leaves in the sun, boil them, and then drink the bitter decoction for remarkably effective relief from fatigue.
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Base stats

HP45120–152200–294
Atk3549–9567–185
Def5063–11294–218
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe3045–9058–174
Total280Higher than 10% of Pokémon
HP45Atk35Def50Spe30SpD50SpA70

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: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×
ElectricGrassGroundWater
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Petilil outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Petilil against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Petilil · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82Petilil · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50Petilil · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
3Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
6Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
9Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15
12CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
15Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
18Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—75%15
21Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
24Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
27After YouThe target makes its move right after the user.NormalStatus——15
30Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
33SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
36Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
39EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.NormalStatus—100%15
42Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 22

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%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
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
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
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%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
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20

Egg moves 4

EggHealing WishUser faints. Next hurt Pokémon is fully healed.PsychicStatus——10
EggIngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20
EggSweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Biology

The deeper the color of a Petilil's leaves, the healthier the Pokémon is. Petilil sometimes makes its home in a well-tended field or flowerbed.

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

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Bulb Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Green
—
Original Unova#054Updated Unova#084Original Alola#085Original Melemele#085Original Ula’ula#045Original Poni#035Updated Alola#103Updated Melemele#103Updated Ula’ula#048Updated Poni#047Isle of Armor#201Hisui#093Paldea#104Kitakami#066
  1. The leaves on its head are highly valued for medicinal purposes. Dry the leaves in the sun, boil them, and then drink the bitter decoction for remarkably effective relief from fatigue.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. The deeper the color of a Petilil’s leaves, the healthier the Pokémon is. Petilil sometimes makes its home in a well-tended field or flowerbed.

    Shield
  3. Petilil appears around sources of clean water. Boiling leaves from this Pokémon’s head results in a liquid that’s sometimes used as a bug repellent.

    Sword
  4. They prefer clean water and soil. When the environment they live in turns bad, the whole bunch will up and move to a new area.

    Ultra Moon
  5. Some say if you dry the leaves on its head, boil them down, and drink the infusion, your vigor will return, so Petilil is popular with the elderly.

    Ultra Sun
  6. By pruning the leaves on its head with regularity, this Pokémon can be grown into a fine plump shape.

    Moon
  7. Although the leaves on its head are bitter enough to cause dizziness, they provide relief from weariness—even more so when boiled.

    Sun
  8. The leaves on its head grow right back even if they fall out. These bitter leaves refresh those who eat them.

    Black 2 · White 2
  9. Since they prefer moist, nutrient-rich soil, the areas where Petilil live are known to be good for growing plants.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  10. The leaves on its head are very bitter. Eating one of these leaves is known to refresh a tired body.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Petilil
Japanese
チュリネ
Japanese (romaji)
Churine
Korean
치릴리
Chinese (Traditional)
百合根娃娃
Chinese (Simplified)
百合根娃娃
French
Chlorobule
German
Lilminip
Spanish
Petilil
Italian
Petilil

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

1 SpA
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
56
Medium

Breeding

Grass
♂ 0%♀ 100%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Honeycalm IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Honeycalm IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Ultra Moon 5 areas
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Melemele MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
  • Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Moon 5 areas
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Melemele MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
  • Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Alpha Sapphire 2 areas
  • Mirage Forest (South of Route 132)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (West of Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 2 areas
  • Mirage Forest (South of Route 132)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (West of Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 5 areas
  • Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–39
  • Castelia CityWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–65
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–55
Black 2 1 area
  • Road 4Trade with an NPC · Lv 20
White 3 areas
  • Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25

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.