Stats & Training
Eldegoss's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
The seeds attached to its cotton fluff are full of nutrients. It spreads them on the wind so that plants and other Pokémon can benefit from them.
The cotton on the head of this Pokémon can be spun into a glossy, gorgeous yarn—a Galar regional specialty.
Eldegoss Weakness
Type-wise, Eldegoss takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Eldegoss's special bulk (base 120 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x55-65% Peck 2x33-40% | ||
 Shuckle BugRock | B | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Butterfree builds →Bug Bite 2x37-45% Gust 2x33-40% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x50-60% Peck 2x31-39% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x50-60% Bug Bite 2x36-43% Gust 2x29-34% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x52-62% Peck 2x32-39% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x79-94% Air Slash 2x49-58% Peck 2x22-27% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x52-62% Bug Bite 2x32-39% Gust 2x29-35% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Orbeetle builds →Bug Buzz 2x56-66% Struggle Bug 2x33-39% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x76-90% Drill Peck 2x66-78% Pluck 2x51-60% Peck 2x30-36% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x79-93% Bounce 2x73-87% Wing Attack 2x53-63% Aerial Ace 2x53-63% | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x79-93% Venoshock 2x43-51% Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x56-66% Air Slash 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x45-54% Gust 2x33-39% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Orbeetle builds →Bug Buzz 2x58-69% U-turn 2x38-46% Struggle Bug 2x33-40% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x75-89% Drill Peck 2x68-80% U-turn 2x38-46% Pluck 2x50-60% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x77-91% Bounce 2x75-89% U-turn 2x42-50% Wing Attack 2x53-63% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x80-94% Venoshock 2x43-51% Poison Sting 2x16-20% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x55-66% Air Slash 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x49-57% Gust 2x33-40% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Orbeetle builds →Bug Buzz 2x55-65% U-turn 2x35-42% Struggle Bug 2x30-37% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x73-86% Drill Peck 2x66-78% Air Slash 2x35-42% U-turn 2x38-45% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x77-91% Bounce 2x73-86% U-turn 2x39-47% Wing Attack 2x53-63% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x59-70% Fire Fang 2x37-43% Ice Fang 2x37-43% Venoshock 2x33-39% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x69-81% Acrobatics 2x44-52% Gust 2x29-34% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Orbeetle builds →Bug Buzz 2x55-65% U-turn 2x36-43% Struggle Bug 2x32-38% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Toxapex builds →Venoshock 2x29-35% Icy Wind 2x17-20% Peck 2x17-20% Pin Missile 2x13-15% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x74-88% Drill Peck 2x66-78% Air Slash 2x33-40% U-turn 2x39-47% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x76-90% Bounce 2x72-85% U-turn 2x41-48% Wing Attack 2x53-63% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x70-83% Acrobatics 2x44-53% Icy Wind 2x25-30% Gust 2x28-33% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 2x94-111%KO Flare Blitz 2x119-141%KO Flamethrower 2x66-78% Fire Fang 2x66-78% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x76-90% Fly 2x48-58% Air Slash 2x65-76% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x100-118%KO Venoshock 2x22-26% Bug Bite 2x68-81% Icy Wind 2x19-23% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Noivern builds →Fly 2x65-76% Air Slash 2x55-65% U-turn 2x34-40% Wing Attack 2x43-51% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Coalossal builds →Incinerate 2x37-44% Flame Charge 2x41-48% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela deals 52-62% with Air Slash.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
| ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Knock Off19-22% | ||
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower 2x42-49% Air Slash 2x52-62% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Weavile builds →Knock Off29-34% Ice Shard 2x36-43% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Eldegoss View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb 2x38-45% Giga Drain8-9% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Eldegoss is what Gossifleur becomes. Breed it for Gossifleur eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Gossifleur pushed Eldegoss to 460 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Eldegoss to get Gossifleur eggs easily using 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Growth, Leech Seed, Poison Powder and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Eldegoss Best Moveset
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Eldegoss's real targets. Aguavberry provides extra utility while HP-heavy investment EVs and Calm nature handle the stat profile. Cottondown ties it together.
Best Build
Eldegoss best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Pollen Puff
- Protect
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Rapid Spin
- Leech Seed
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Growth and Leech Seed give Eldegoss options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Bug coverage already covers a decent range on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Eldegoss in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 24 locations for Eldegoss in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Eldegoss in Sword & Shield
The path to Eldegoss starts with Gossifleur at Lv. 10-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GossifleurRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route30%EarlyAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidNormal WeatherRoute 2 - High LevelShieldGrass Lv.37-40 Route35%LateAll WeatherRoute 2 - High LevelSwordGrass Lv.37-40 Route35%LateAll WeatherBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal Weather
Step 2Eldegoss ✓Giant's CapShieldGrass Lv.27-2940%MidOvercastGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.27-2940%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidNormal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.27-2920%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.27-2920%MidNormal WeatherGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidRainingGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidRainingGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4540%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4540%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateOvercastDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateOvercastDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateSandstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateSandstormDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateRainingDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateRainingDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4520%LateHeavy FogDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4520%LateHeavy FogDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateThunderstormor evolve from Gossifleur (Step 1)
Eldegoss Guide
In Sword & Shield, Eldegoss looks average on paper at 460 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Pollenpuff with Aguavberry is the standard set.
Eldegoss gets Regenerator, Cotton Down, and Effect Spore. But Regenerator is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Eldegoss is leaning toward the special side (base 80 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Pollenpuff, Protect, Giga Drain, and Leech Seed. Pollenpuff leads at 22% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Eldegoss has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Eldegoss has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves