Stats & Training
Seedot's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Defense EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon.
When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon.
Seedot Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Seedot for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Seedot for 40-48%. Tentacruel deals 40-47% with Scald.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Gliscor builds →Earthquake40-48% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin19-23% Scald40-47% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake105-124%KO Ice Shard 2x171-201%KO Superpower169-199%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Seedot View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin26-31% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Seedot is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Nuzleaf first, then eventually reaches Shiftry. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 260 total stats over Seedot. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Seedot easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Bullet Seed and 9 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Seedot Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Seedot picks up Amnesia and Beat Up only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Solar Beam and Energy Ball while Normal and Ground coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Seedot in Black 2 & White 2
Seedot doesn't appear in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Seedot is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Black 2 & White 2.
Also found in:
Seedot Guide
Level 14 gets you Nuzleaf. Quick enough that Seedot barely slows you down.
In Black 2 & White 2, Seedot does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Nuzleaf before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Seedot in Black 2 & White 2. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Seedot first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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