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Nuzleaf #0273 Seedot #0275 Shiftry

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Nuzleaf is a Grass/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Nuzleaf

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0274
Type	Grass Dark
Species	Wily Pokémon
Height	1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight	28.0 kg (61.7 lbs)
Abilities	1. Chlorophyll2. Early BirdPickpocket (hidden ability)
Local №	0023 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0023 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0040 (Sword/Shield)0055 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield	2 Attack
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	119
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field, Grass
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP	70	250	344
Attack	70	130	262
Defense	40	76	196
Sp. Atk	60	112	240
Sp. Def	40	76	196
Speed	60	112	240
Total	340	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Nuzleaf.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2	½	½	½	2	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	0	4	½	½	2

Evolution chart

#0273 Seedot Grass (Level 14)#0274 Nuzleaf Grass · Dark (use Leaf Stone)#0275 Shiftry Grass · Dark

Nuzleaf changes

• In Generations 3-4, Nuzleaf has a base experience yield of 141.
• In Generations 3-7, Nuzleaf has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	NUZLEAF live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This POKéMON dislikes having its long nose pinched.
Sapphire	This POKéMON pulls out the leaf on its head and makes a flute with it. The sound of NUZLEAF’s flute strikes fear and uncertainty in the hearts of people lost in a forest.
FireRedLeafGreen	They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of NUZLEAF’s grass flute fills listeners with dread.
Emerald	A forest-dwelling POKéMON that is skilled at climbing trees. Its long and pointed nose is its weak point. It loses power if the nose is gripped.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
X	The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
Y	It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
Omega Ruby	Nuzleaf live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This Pokémon dislikes having its long nose pinched.
Alpha Sapphire	This Pokémon pulls out the leaf on its head and makes a flute with it. The sound of Nuzleaf’s flute strikes fear and uncertainty in the hearts of people lost in a forest.
Sword	It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
Shield	They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of Nuzleaf’s grass flute fills listeners with dread.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in the forest.

Moves learned by Nuzleaf

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Nuzleaf does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Nuzleaf cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Nuzleaf learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Absorb	Grass		20	100
1	Air Cutter	Flying		60	95
1	Astonish	Ghost		30	100
1	Explosion	Normal		250	100
1	Fake Out	Normal		40	100
1	Harden	Normal		—	—
1	Swagger	Normal		—	85
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
1	Torment	Dark		—	100
9	Growth	Normal		—	—
12	Rollout	Rock		30	90
18	Mega Drain	Grass		40	100
24	Payback	Dark		50	100
30	Synthesis	Grass		—	—
36	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
43	Extrasensory	Psychic		80	100
50	Sucker Punch	Dark		70	100
57	Leaf Blade	Grass		90	100

Moves learnt on evolution

Nuzleaf learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Razor Leaf	Grass		55	95

Egg moves

Nuzleaf does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Nuzleaf is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
06	Scary Face	Normal		—	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
12	Low Kick	Fighting		—	100
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
20	Trailblaze	Grass		50	100
22	Chilling Water	Water		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
30	Snarl	Dark		55	95
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
33	Magical Leaf	Grass		60	∞
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
39	Low Sweep	Fighting		65	100
40	Air Cutter	Flying		60	95
43	Fling	Dark		—	100
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
55	Dig	Ground		80	100
56	Bullet Seed	Grass		25	100
57	False Swipe	Normal		40	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
62	Foul Play	Dark		95	100
66	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
71	Seed Bomb	Grass		80	100
81	Grass Knot	Grass		—	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
88	Swords Dance	Normal		—	—
94	Dark Pulse	Dark		80	100
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
111	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
114	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
119	Energy Ball	Grass		90	100
128	Amnesia	Psychic		—	—
137	Grassy Terrain	Grass		—	—
140	Nasty Plot	Dark		—	—
159	Leaf Storm	Grass		130	90
168	Solar Beam	Grass		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
177	Spite	Ghost		—	100
181	Knock Off	Dark		65	100
190	Solar Blade	Grass		125	100
191	Uproar	Normal		90	100
193	Weather Ball	Normal		50	100
194	Grassy Glide	Grass		55	100
199	Lash Out	Dark		75	100
203	Psych Up	Normal		—	—
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
205	Endeavor	Normal		—	100
224	Curse	Ghost		—	—

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Nuzleaf sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal					—
Shiny					—	—	—

• See all Nuzleaf sprites

Where to find Nuzleaf

Ruby	Route 114
SapphireFireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 114
DiamondPearlPlatinum	Route 210, 229
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Evolve Seedot
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Evolve Seedot
Black 2White 2	Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve
XY	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby	Route 114
Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword	Route 5, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Dappled Grove, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat
Shield	Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond	Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Shining Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Nuzleaf questions

• Where can I find a Seedot/Nuzleaf/Shiftry in the Dream World?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Nuzleaf
Japanese	コノハナ (Konohana)
German	Blanas
French	Pifeuil
Italian	Nuzleaf
Spanish	Nuzleaf
Korean	잎새코 (ipsaeko)
Chinese (Simplified)	长鼻叶
Chinese (Traditional)	長鼻葉

English	Wily Pokémon
Japanese	いじわるポケモン
German	Hinterlist-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Malin
Italian	Pokémon Scaltro
Spanish	Pokémon Astuto
Korean	꾀부리기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	捉弄宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	捉弄寶可夢

Name origin

nuzzle to burrow with the nose leaf plant foliage #0273 Seedot #0275 Shiftry