Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and HP carry most of Exeggutor's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It is called “The Walking Tropical Rainforest.” Each of the nuts has a face and a will of its own.
It is said that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an EXEGGCUTE.
Exeggutor Weakness
Exeggutor's Grass/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Bug hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| 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
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Claydol's Explosion hits Exeggutor for 64-76%. Regirock's Explosion hits Exeggutor for 83-98%. Forretress deals 55-65% with Explosion.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin13-15% Earthquake19-23% Explosion64-76% Psychic13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Regirock builds →Explosion83-98% Rock Slide38-45% Superpower20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Explosion55-65% Earthquake11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Hariyama builds →Knock Off 2x16-19% Rock Slide25-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Exeggutor View Vaporeon builds →Surf20-23% Ice Beam 2x53-62% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Getting Exeggutor requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Exeggcute. Breed this form to get Exeggcute eggs (average hatch time). Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+65 over Exeggcute), and Exeggutor peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Exeggutor to get Exeggcute eggs easily using 35 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Curse, Ingrain and 4 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Exeggutor Best Moveset
Modest nature gives Exeggutor the special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, flexible EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Exeggutor best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Curse from the egg pool give Exeggutor something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Exeggutor in FireRed & LeafGreen
Exeggutor doesn't appear wild. Catch Exeggcute instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Exeggutor. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Exeggutor in FireRed & LeafGreen
To get Exeggutor, start by catching Exeggcute through walking encounters at Lv. 23-35. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ExeggcuteSafari Zone - EastLeafGreenGrass Lv.23-25 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - EastFireRedGrass Lv.23-25 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - CenterFireRedGrass Lv.24-25 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenGrass Lv.24-25 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenGrass Lv.25-27 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthFireRedGrass Lv.25-27 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.25-27 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestFireRedGrass Lv.25-27 FacilityUncommonMidBerry ForestFireRedGrass Lv.35 ForestRareLateBerry ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.35 ForestRareLate
Step 2Exeggutor ✓
Exeggutor Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Exeggutor. The 530 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Solarbeam with Leftovers is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, watch for Pinsir (Bug), Arcanine (Fire), and Lapras (Ice) when using Exeggutor. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Pinsir is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Exeggutor. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Harvest) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Exeggutor worth using.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Exeggutor is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, run Solarbeam, Sunnyday, Sleep Powder, and Hiddenpowerfire on Exeggutor. Solarbeam is the most common pick at 21% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Exeggutor has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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 7SMAlolan
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