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.
It stashes berries in its tail—so many berries that they fall out constantly. But this Pokémon is a bit slow-witted, so it doesn’t notice the loss.
Common throughout the Galar region, this Pokémon has strong teeth and can chew through the toughest of berry shells.
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 |
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x39-46% Circle Throw 2x36-43% Arm Thrust 2x12-14% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x39-46% Revenge 2x36-43% | ||
Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x35-42% Circle Throw 2x33-39% Arm Thrust 2x10-12% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x38-45% Low Sweep 2x35-42% Revenge 2x33-39% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x39-46% Revenge 2x39-46% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x35-41% Circle Throw 2x32-38% Arm Thrust 2x11-14% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x36-44% Low Sweep 2x35-41% Revenge 2x32-38% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x46-55% Low Sweep 2x39-46% Revenge 2x36-42% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x43-50% Revenge 2x41-48% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x44-52% Low Sweep 2x41-48% Circle Throw 2x39-46% Revenge 2x39-46% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x57-67% Low Sweep 2x50-59% Revenge 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x31-38% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Machoke builds →Vital Throw 2x44-52% Low Sweep 2x41-48% Revenge 2x39-46% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x47-56% Low Sweep 2x39-46% Revenge 2x35-42% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x44-52% Revenge 2x41-48% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Passimian builds →Low Sweep 2x47-56% Revenge 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x30-36% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x44-52% Low Sweep 2x42-50% Circle Throw 2x39-46% Revenge 2x39-46% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x57-68% Low Sweep 2x49-58% Revenge 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x43-51% Low Sweep 2x37-44% Revenge 2x35-42% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x55-65% Low Sweep 2x48-56% Revenge 2x44-53% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x48-56% Low Sweep 2x41-49% Revenge 2x38-45% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x52-62% Low Sweep 2x46-55% Revenge 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x46-55% Revenge 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x55-66% Submission 2x46-54% Brick Break 2x42-50% Low Sweep 2x36-43% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x54-64% Low Sweep 2x47-55% Revenge 2x44-52% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x49-57% Low Sweep 2x41-49% Revenge 2x38-45% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x53-62% Low Sweep 2x47-55% Revenge 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x46-54% Revenge 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x25-29% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x74-88% Flying Press 2x57-67% Submission 2x46-54% Brick Break 2x43-51% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x55-65% Low Sweep 2x48-57% Revenge 2x45-53% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Pangoro builds →Brick Break 2x55-65% Vital Throw 2x51-61% Low Sweep 2x47-56% Circle Throw 2x45-53% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x48-57% Low Sweep 2x42-49% Revenge 2x39-46% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x54-64% Low Sweep 2x47-56% Revenge 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Greedent for 52-61%.
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x52-61% | ||
Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Greedent View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch8-10% Rock Slide15-18% Knock Off13-16% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Belly Drum, Defense Curl, Last Resort and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Greedent Best Moveset
For a defensive wall, Greedent wants max HP and Defense EVs and Sitrus Berry. The Relaxed nature tilts toward slow wall duty, and Cheekpouch contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Greedent best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Gyro Ball
- Super Fang
- Wild Charge
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Body Press
- Iron Tail
- Seed Bomb
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Belch and Earthquake 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 Sword & Shield
Standard wild encounters won't get you Greedent. You'll need shaking trees, available at 34 different locations. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Where To Catch Greedent in Sword & Shield
To get Greedent, start by catching Skwovet through special and walking encounters at Lv. 2-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SkwovetRoute 4ShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-15 Route100%EarlyRoute 4SwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-15 Route100%EarlyRolling FieldsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.7-1080%EarlyRolling FieldsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.7-1080%EarlyRoute 3ShieldShaking berry trees Lv.8-13 Route80%EarlyRoute 3SwordShaking berry trees Lv.8-13 Route80%EarlyDappled GroveShieldShaking berry trees Lv.11-15 Forest70%EarlyDappled GroveSwordShaking berry trees Lv.11-15 Forest70%EarlyChallenge BeachShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Water70%EarlyChallenge BeachSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Water70%EarlyFields of HonorShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-1870%EarlyFields of HonorSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-1870%EarlySoothing WetlandsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Swamp70%EarlySoothing WetlandsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Swamp70%EarlyForest of FocusShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Forest60%EarlyForest of FocusSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Forest60%EarlySlumbering WealdShieldGrass Lv.2-3 Forest50%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering WealdSwordGrass Lv.2-3 Forest50%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1ShieldOverworld Lv.3-6 Route50%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1SwordOverworld Lv.3-6 Route50%EarlyAll WeatherWatchtower RuinsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.11-14 Building50%EarlyWatchtower RuinsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.11-14 Building50%EarlyNorth Lake MilochShieldShaking berry trees Lv.14-16 Water50%EarlyNorth Lake MilochSwordShaking berry trees Lv.14-16 Water50%EarlyRoute 1ShieldGrass Lv.2-5 Route40%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 1SwordGrass Lv.2-5 Route40%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelShieldOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest40%EarlyAll WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelSwordOverworld Lv.2-3 Forest40%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2ShieldOverworld Lv.5-7 Route38%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2SwordOverworld Lv.5-7 Route38%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 5ShieldShaking berry trees Lv.16-18 Route100%MidRoute 5SwordShaking berry trees Lv.16-18 Route100%MidTraining LowlandsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.16-2170%MidTraining LowlandsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.16-2170%MidLoop LagoonShieldShaking berry trees Lv.19-2470%MidLoop LagoonSwordShaking berry trees Lv.19-2470%MidMotostoke RiverbankShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2835%MidMotostoke RiverbankSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2835%MidStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateRainingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateOvercastStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateOvercastStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowingStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSandstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2SwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSandstormStepping-Stone Sea - Area 2ShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateRainingInsular SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water70%LateInsular SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water70%LateWorkout SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water70%LateWorkout SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water70%LateStepping-Stone SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water60%LateStepping-Stone SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water60%LateStepping-Stone SeaShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSnowstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSnowstormBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormGiant's BedShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-6580%PostGiant's BedSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-6580%PostGiant's FootShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-6580%PostGiant's FootSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-6580%PostFrostpoint FieldShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Ice70%PostFrostpoint FieldSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Ice70%PostSlippery SlopeShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-6570%PostSlippery SlopeSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-6570%PostBallimere LakeShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Water60%PostBallimere LakeSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Water60%PostBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water32%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water32%PostOvercastBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostSnowingBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostSnowingBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water24%PostHeavy FogBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostOvercastBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostNormal WeatherBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostThunderstormBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostRainingBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostRaining
Step 2Greedent ✓Route 6ShieldShaking berry trees Lv.28-30 Route100%MidRoute 6SwordShaking berry trees Lv.28-30 Route100%MidBridge FieldSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2875%MidBridge FieldShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2875%MidGiant's CapSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2875%MidGiant's CapShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2875%MidGiant's MirrorSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2875%MidGiant's MirrorShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2875%MidHammerlocke HillsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.28-3075%MidHammerlocke HillsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.28-3075%MidGiant's SeatShieldShaking berry trees Lv.30-35 Water70%MidGiant's SeatSwordShaking berry trees Lv.30-35 Water70%MidMotostoke RiverbankShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2850%MidMotostoke RiverbankSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2850%MidRoute 7SwordShaking berry trees Lv.36-40 Route100%LateRoute 7ShieldShaking berry trees Lv.36-40 Route100%LateRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordShaking berry trees Lv.39-43 Route100%LateRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldShaking berry trees Lv.39-43 Route100%LateRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordShaking berry trees Lv.40-44 Route100%LateRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldShaking berry trees Lv.40-44 Route100%LateAxew's EyeShieldShaking berry trees Lv.35-4075%LateAxew's EyeSwordShaking berry trees Lv.35-4075%LateLake of OutrageShieldShaking berry trees Lv.50-52 Water95%PostLake of OutrageSwordShaking berry trees Lv.50-52 Water95%PostBallimere LakeShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Water30%PostBallimere LakeSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Water30%PostFrostpoint FieldSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Ice30%PostFrostpoint FieldShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-65 Ice30%PostSlippery SlopeSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-6530%PostSlippery SlopeShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-6530%PostGiant's BedSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-6520%PostGiant's BedShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-6520%PostGiant's FootShieldShaking berry trees Lv.60-6520%PostGiant's FootSwordShaking berry trees Lv.60-6520%Postor evolve from Skwovet (Step 1)
Greedent Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Greedent C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 460 BST, it fits the trick room role. Earthquake with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Earthquake, Protect, Body Slam, and Belch. Earthquake leads at 17% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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
