What does Steenee evolve into?

Steenee evolves into Tsareena after learning Stomp. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 290 BST.

Should I use Steenee?

In Sword & Shield, Steenee does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Tsareena before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Where can you catch Steenee?

Steenee is catchable in Sword & Shield. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 3 other games across the series.

What games is Steenee in?

Steenee is available in Sword & Shield. Across the full series, it appears in 4 games total.

Steenee - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

62Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Steenee's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.

Base Stats

Below

HP52

Attack40

Defense48

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def48

Speed62

Total290

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight8.2 kg

Base XP102

Abilities

Leaf Guard

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Oblivious

Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.

Sweet VeilHA

Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

As it twirls like a dancer, a sweet smell spreads out around it. Anyone who inhales the scent will feel a surge of happiness.

Steenee Weakness

Type-wise, Steenee takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Steenee Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Grass, Ground

Type ChartFragile

5Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-6

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug

½xResist

Water Electric Grass Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Water Ground Rock

How to Beat Steenee in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 28 U-turnTM56 Struggle BugLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Bug Buzz 2x 115-136%KO U-turn 2x 58-69% Struggle Bug 2x 66-78% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 Air SlashTM95 U-turnTM56 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 122-144%KO Drill Peck 2x 110-131%KO Air Slash 2x 70-83% U-turn 2x 64-76% View Corviknight builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 U-turnTM56 Wing AttackLv. 4 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 130-153%KO Bounce 2x 122-144%KO U-turn 2x 68-80% Wing Attack 2x 87-103%KO View Hawlucha builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Cross PoisonLv. 39 Fire FangLv. 1 Ice FangLv. 1 VenoshockTM74 Damage vs Steenee Cross Poison 2x 99-117%KO Fire Fang 2x 61-72% Ice Fang 2x 61-72% Venoshock 2x 68-81% View Drapion builds →
Drifblim GhostFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 AcrobaticsTM78 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 115-136%KO Acrobatics 2x 73-86% Gust 2x 58-69% View Drifblim builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Steenee is partway through a three-stage line between Bounsweet and Tsareena. The chain involves knowing a specific move, so it's not a straightforward grind. Speed has grown the most so far (+30), but there's still another 220 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#761Bounsweet

Level 18

#762Steenee

Knows Stomp

#763Tsareena

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Bounsweet

Grass

Steenee

Grass

Tsareena

Grass

52+10

72+20

ATK

40+10

120+80

DEF

48+10

98+50

SP.ATK

40+10

50+10

SP.DEF

48+10

98+50

SPE

62+30

72+10

BST

210D-Tier

290D-Tier+80

510A-Tier+220

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Steenee to get Bounsweet eggs using 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Acupressure, Endeavor, Synthesis.

Egg Groups

Plant

Gender

♀100.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

3moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Steenee Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Acupressure and Endeavor aren't available any other way for Steenee, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Flail

D—10015Normal

Lv 1

Play Nice

———20Normal

Lv 1

Rapid Spin

D5010040Normal

Lv 1

Razor Leaf

—559525Grass

Lv 1

Splash

D——40Normal

Lv 16

Sweet Scent

——10020Normal

Lv 22

Magical Leaf

D60—20Grass

Lv 28

Stomp

—6510020Normal

Lv 34

Teeter Dance

D—10020Normal

Lv 40

Aromatic Mist

D——20Fairy

Lv 46

Aromatherapy

C——5Grass

Lv 52

Leaf Storm

C130905Grass

TM Moves

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM52

Bounce

D85855Flying

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TR92

Dazzling Gleam

D8010010Fairy

TM87

Draining Kiss

D5010010Fairy

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

D9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TM28

Giga Drain

D7510010Grass

TR77

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TR71

Leaf Storm

C130905Grass

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM75

Low Sweep

—6510020Fighting

TM10

Magical Leaf

D60—20Grass

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TR90

Play Rough

D909010Fairy

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR59

Seed Bomb

D8010015Grass

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM11

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TR69

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Acupressure

———30Normal

Egg

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Egg

Synthesis

C——5Grass

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Grassy Glide

D7010020Grass

Tutor

Triple Axel

D209010Ice

How to Get Steenee in Sword & Shield

moderate rates across 2 locations for Steenee in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Steenee in Sword & Shield

The path to Steenee starts with Bounsweet at Lv. 7-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Bounsweet
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
20%Early
Normal Weather
Rolling Fields
ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
20%Early
Normal Weather
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Normal Weather
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Overcast
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
20%Early
Normal Weather
East Lake Axewell
SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave
15%Early
Normal Weather
East Lake Axewell
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave
15%Early
Normal Weather
West Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
10%Early
Normal Weather
West Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
10%Early
Normal Weather
Dappled Grove
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
5%Early
Sandstorm
Dappled Grove
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
5%Early
Normal Weather
Dappled Grove
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
5%Early
Sandstorm
Dappled Grove
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
5%Early
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
60%Mid
Raining
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
60%Mid
Raining
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Overcast
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Overcast
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
45%Mid
Intense Sun
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Intense Sun
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Sandstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Thunderstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Sandstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Thunderstorm
Train until Level 18
Step 2Steenee ✓
Axew's Eye
SwordGrass Lv.35-40
10%Late
Normal Weather
Axew's Eye
ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
10%Late
Normal Weather
or evolve from Bounsweet (Step 1)

Steenee Guide

Steenee evolves into Tsareena after learning Stomp. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 290 BST.
In Sword & Shield, Steenee does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Tsareena before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Steenee is catchable in Sword & Shield. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 3 other games across the series.
Steenee is available in Sword & Shield. Across the full series, it appears in 4 games total.

Game Availability

Introduced in Sun & Moon, Steenee has appeared in 4 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Struggle Bug 2x 70-84% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Pluck 2x 89-105%KO Peck 2x 53-63% View Corviknight builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Steenee Struggle Bug 2x 30-37% View Shuckle builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Bug BiteLv. 1 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Bug Bite 2x 58-68% Gust 2x 61-74% View Butterfree builds →
Gloom GrassPoison	C
Available Move Moves AcidLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Acid 2x 61-74% View Gloom builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Struggle Bug 2x 65-77% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Pluck 2x 85-100%KO Peck 2x 50-59% View Corviknight builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Steenee Struggle Bug 2x 26-32% View Shuckle builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 Bug BiteLv. 1 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Air Slash 2x 103-123%KO Bug Bite 2x 53-64% Gust 2x 58-68% View Butterfree builds →
Gloom GrassPoison	C
Available Move Moves AcidLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Acid 2x 58-68% View Gloom builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Struggle Bug 2x 66-78% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Pluck 2x 84-99% Peck 2x 48-58% View Corviknight builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Move Moves Struggle BugLv. 10 Damage vs Steenee Struggle Bug 2x 23-29% View Shuckle builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 Air SlashLv. 18 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Sky Attack 2x 125-148%KO Air Slash 2x 100-119%KO Peck 2x 34-41% View Noctowl builds →
Butterfree BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Air SlashLv. 24 Bug BiteLv. 1 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Air Slash 2x 104-123%KO Bug Bite 2x 52-62% Gust 2x 59-70% View Butterfree builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 28 Struggle BugLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Bug Buzz 2x 119-140%KO Struggle Bug 2x 67-80% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 PluckLv. 16 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 124-147%KO Drill Peck 2x 111-131%KO Pluck 2x 84-99% Peck 2x 51-61% View Corviknight builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 Wing AttackLv. 4 Aerial AceLv. 12 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 132-156%KO Bounce 2x 124-147%KO Wing Attack 2x 89-105%KO Aerial Ace 2x 89-105%KO View Hawlucha builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Poison JabLv. 32 VenoshockTM74 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Poison Jab 2x 132-156%KO Venoshock 2x 91-109%KO Poison Sting 2x 27-32% View Toxicroak builds →
Sigilyph PsychicFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashLv. 35 Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 91-109%KO Air Slash 2x 121-144%KO Air Cutter 2x 97-115%KO Gust 2x 67-80% View Sigilyph builds →

Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 28 U-turnTM56 Struggle BugLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Bug Buzz 2x 118-139%KO U-turn 2x 62-73% Struggle Bug 2x 67-79% View Orbeetle builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Drill PeckLv. 34 U-turnTM56 PluckLv. 16 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 125-148%KO Drill Peck 2x 113-133%KO U-turn 2x 65-77% Pluck 2x 85-100%KO View Corviknight builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 BounceLv. 28 U-turnTM56 Wing AttackLv. 4 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 131-155%KO Bounce 2x 123-145%KO U-turn 2x 69-81% Wing Attack 2x 90-106%KO View Hawlucha builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Poison JabLv. 32 VenoshockTM74 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Poison Jab 2x 131-155%KO Venoshock 2x 92-109%KO Poison Sting 2x 28-33% View Toxicroak builds →
Sigilyph PsychicFlying	C
Available Moves Moves FlyTM06 Air SlashLv. 35 Air CutterLv. 15 GustLv. 1 Damage vs Steenee Fly 2x 92-109%KO Air Slash 2x 120-142%KO Air Cutter 2x 97-115%KO Gust 2x 67-79% View Sigilyph builds →