Stats & Training
Raw HP carries Greedent's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A moderately hard to find Greedy Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
If it spots a berry tree, it will immediately go to gather berries without a sideways glance—even if it’s in the middle of a battle.
This Pokémon makes off with heaps of fallen berries by wrapping them in its tail, which is roughly twice the length of its body.
Greedent Weakness
Greedent is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Greedent's overall bulk (120/95/75) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x86-102%KO Low Sweep 2x47-55% | ||
 Flamigo Fighting | B | |
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x107-126%KO Close Combat 2x86-102%KO Force Palm 2x44-52% Arm Thrust 2x13-15% | ||
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Crabrawler builds →Close Combat 2x63-74% Dynamic Punch 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x41-48% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Greedent for 42-49%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x42-49% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Machamp builds →Stone Edge26-30% Bullet Punch10-12% Knock Off17-20% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Evolved from Skwovet. Greedent is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Skwovet), and Greedent peaks at 460 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Greedent to get Skwovet eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Belly Drum, Defense Curl, Last Resort and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Greedent Best Moveset
Greedent's built to absorb hits. Sassy nature leans into slow wall duty, Sitrus Berry gives it a one-time health recovery at low HP, and Rest handles sustain. Cheekpouch and Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Greedent best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Stockpile
- Stuff Cheeks
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Curse
- Gyro Ball
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- Belly Drum
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Crunch
- Super Fang
- Stockpile
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Belch and Double-Edge bring the raw damage. But Greedent also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Greedent in Scarlet & Violet
moderate rates for Greedent across 38 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Greedent in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Greedent starts with Skwovet at Lv. 5-43 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkwovetCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Water30%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Water30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Forest30%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Forest30%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.5-14 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%Mid
Step 2Greedent ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Water12%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Water12%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Forest12%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Forest12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Cave8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.24-43 Route8%Midor evolve from Skwovet (Step 1)
Greedent Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Greedent C-Tier: a niche pick in Scarlet & Violet's meta. At 460 BST, it fits the trick room role. Bodypress with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, Greedent's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 20 Speed, Greedent won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Cheek Pouch is the go-to ability for Greedent. It restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect. Its hidden ability Gluttony can work in specific setups.
Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Greedent is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a trick room.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Greedent: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Greedent joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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