Stats & Training
Exeggcute's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Attack trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 1 Defense stat exp, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
If even one is separated from the group, the energy bond between the six will make them rejoin instantly.
Exeggcute Weakness
Type-wise, Exeggcute takes extra damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Watch out for Bug attacks, those deal 4x damage. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Exeggcute's physical bulk (base 80 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ariados builds →Leech Life 4x163-192%KO Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Beedrill builds →Fury Cutter 4x85-100%KO Twineedle 4x56-67% | ||
 Venonat BugPoison | D | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Paras builds →Leech Life 4x133-158%KO Fury Cutter 4x71-83% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x67-79% Thief 2x40-48% Pursuit 2x26-32% Fury Cutter 4x93-110%KO | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ariados builds →Leech Life 4x152-179%KO Thief 2x43-51% Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Venonat builds →Leech Life 4x105-124%KO Thief 2x32-39% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Paras builds →Leech Life 4x129-152%KO Thief 2x34-41% Fury Cutter 4x70-83% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x64-77% Thief 2x39-47% Pursuit 2x28-33% Fury Cutter 4x90-107%KO | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ariados builds →Leech Life 4x147-173%KO Thief 2x41-49% Poison Sting 2x17-20% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Venonat builds →Leech Life 4x101-120%KO Thief 2x31-38% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Paras builds →Leech Life 4x124-147%KO Thief 2x33-40% Fury Cutter 4x68-80% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x64-77% Thief 2x39-47% Pursuit 2x28-33% Fury Cutter 4x90-107%KO | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Venomoth builds →Sludge Bomb 2x64-77% Leech Life 4x119-140%KO Thief 2x57-67% Gust 2x20-24% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ariados builds →Sludge Bomb 2x81-97% Leech Life 4x147-173%KO Thief 2x41-49% Poison Sting 2x17-20% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Beedrill builds →Sludge Bomb 2x81-97% Pursuit 2x24-29% Fury Cutter 4x79-93% Twineedle 4x50-60% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x64-77% Thief 2x39-47% Pursuit 2x28-33% Fury Cutter 4x90-107%KO | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Venomoth builds →Sludge Bomb 2x64-77% Leech Life 4x119-140%KO Thief 2x57-67% Gust 2x20-24% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Ariados builds →Sludge Bomb 2x81-97% Leech Life 4x147-173%KO Thief 2x41-49% Poison Sting 2x17-20% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Beedrill builds →Sludge Bomb 2x81-97% Pursuit 2x24-29% Fury Cutter 4x79-93% Twineedle 4x50-60% | ||
In Crystal, Umbreon's Pursuit hits Exeggcute for 42-49%. Jynx's Ice Beam also KOs at 157-185%.
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Umbreon builds →Pursuit 2x42-49% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves View Misdreavus builds →
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 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x157-185%KO Psychic39-46% Thief 2x70-83% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build ItemMiracleberry Moves View Scizor builds →
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 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Exeggcute View Charizard builds →Earthquake14-17% Fire Blast 2x184-216%KO Rock Slide21-26% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Evolving Exeggcute into Exeggutor takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 205 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Exeggcute easily with 23 breeding partners from the Plant egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Mega Drain, Moonlight and 2 more to offspring.
Crystal Exeggcute Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Unknown
- Solar Beam
- Giga Drain
- Egg Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Mega Drain give Exeggcute options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Rock coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Dream Eater.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Exeggcute Locations
decent spawn rates for Exeggcute across 28 locations in early-game areas. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Exeggcute in Crystal
Exeggcute won't take long. 28 headbutt spots from Lv. 10+ with solid rates across most of them. The top locations at each game stage are listed first.
Exeggcute Guide
Exeggcute has 2 evolution paths: Exeggutor using a Leaf Stone and Alolan Exeggutor using a Leaf Stone. Different conditions, different results.
In Crystal, Exeggcute does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Psychic type on your team. Evolve it into Exeggutor before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Exeggcute is catchable in Crystal. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Exeggcute is available in Crystal. Across the full series, it appears in 20 games total.
Game Availability
Exeggcute has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 8SwSh
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