No. 0273

Seedot

Acorn Pokémon

Official art

Seedot is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 220. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 4 kg 8.8 lbs
Base stat total: 220 Higher than 3% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entryX / Shield

It attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. Strong winds can sometimes make it fall.

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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk4054–10176–196

Def5063–11294–218

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD3045–9058–174

Spe3045–9058–174

Total220Higher than 3% of Pokémon

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 Def.

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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, Seedot outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Seedot against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Seedot · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82		Seedot · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50		Seedot · 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

If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Chlorophyll →
Other Pokémon with Chlorophyll 36
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Exeggcute Exeggutor Tangela Bellossom Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Sunkern Sunflora Nuzleaf Shiftry Tropius Cherubi Tangrowth Leafeon Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Maractus Deerling Sawsbuck Capsakid Scovillain
This Pokémon's counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
Everything about Early Bird →
Other Pokémon with Early Bird 15
Doduo Dodrio Kangaskhan Ledyba Ledian Natu Xatu Sunkern Sunflora Girafarig Houndour Houndoom Nuzleaf Smoliv Dolliv
If this Pokémon has no item and is hit by a , it steals the attacker's item.
Everything about Pickpocket →
Other Pokémon with Pickpocket 13
Sneasel Nuzleaf Shiftry Weavile Binacle Barbaracle Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Shroodle Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

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Evolution

#0273SeedotGrass
1. Level 14
  #0274NuzleafGrassDark
  1. Use Leaf Stone
    #0275ShiftryGrassDark

Moves

Level up 13


1	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
3	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
6	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
9	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
12	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Phys	30	90%	20
15	Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	40	100%	15
18	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
21	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	15
24	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
27	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
30	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
33	ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Phys	250	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 32


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM57	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Phys	55	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
Egg	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	15
Egg	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
Egg	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
Egg	Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.	Grass	Status	—	100%	10

Biology

It hangs on tree branches and absorbs their nutrients. When it finishes eating, its body becomes heavier, and it falls down. It polishes itself with leaves daily.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#634 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Acorn Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Brown

: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#022New Hoenn#022Galar#039Kitakami#054

If it remains still, it looks just like a real nut. It delights in surprising foraging Pokémon.
Sword
It attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. Strong winds can sometimes make it fall.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Shield
When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
If it remains still, it becomes impossible to distinguish from real nuts. It delights in surprising foraging PIDGEY.
FireRed · LeafGreen
It hangs off branches and absorbs nutrients. When it finishes eating, its body becomes so heavy that it drops to the ground with a thump.
Emerald
SEEDOT looks exactly like an acorn when it is dangling from a tree branch. It startles other Pokémon by suddenly moving. This Pokémon polishes its body once a day using leaves.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SEEDOT attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this Pokémon’s body becomes.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Seedot
Japanese: タネボー
Japanese (romaji): Taneboh
Korean: 도토링
Chinese (Traditional): 橡實果
Chinese (Simplified): 橡实果
French: Grainipiot
German: Samurzel
Spanish: Seedot
Italian: Seedot

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 Def
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 44
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Sword 10 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in the overworld · Lv 8–60

Omega Ruby 2 areas

Road 102Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 2
Road 114Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 9

XD 1 area

Cipher Lab (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 17

SoulSilver 2 areas

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–7

HeartGold 2 areas

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–7

Platinum 5 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21

Pearl 5 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Diamond 5 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Emerald 4 areas

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 120Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Rustboro CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 4–100

Ruby 2 areas

Road 102Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 114Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16

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.