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.
Steenee spreads a sweet scent that makes others feel invigorated. This same scent is popular for antiperspirants.
Steenee bounces energetically through forests. If the rind that peels off its body is pulverized, it can be used to treat stomach pains.
Steenee Weakness
Type-wise, Steenee takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 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 |
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x205-241%KO Flamethrower 2x143-168%KO Fire Fang 2x112-132%KO Flame Wheel 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Gyarados builds →Hurricane 2x116-137%KO Ice Fang 2x83-98% | ||
 Skeledirge FireGhost | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fuecoco (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Skeledirge builds →Overheat 2x223-262%KO Fire Blast 2x188-222%KO Flamethrower 2x154-182%KO Incinerate 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Glimmora builds →Sludge Wave 2x188-222%KO Venoshock 2x130-154%KO Acid Spray 2x80-94% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x236-279%KO Lava Plume 2x122-144%KO Fire Fang 2x130-154%KO Fire Spin 2x56-66% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Kyurem can KO Steenee with Draco Meteor (155-182%). Braviary threatens a KO with U-turn (107-127%). Delphox's Flamethrower also KOs at 196-231%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x46-54% Draco Meteor155-182%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Braviary builds →U Turn 2x107-127%KO Close Combat92-108%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x196-231%KO Psyshock87-103%KO | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Steenee View Galvantula builds →Thunder53-63% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Breed with Steenee to get Bounsweet eggs using 73 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Acupressure, Endeavor, Synthesis.
Scarlet & Violet Steenee Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Steenee in Scarlet & Violet
moderate rates across 4 locations for Steenee in mid-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 Scarlet & Violet
The path to Steenee starts with Bounsweet at Lv. 5-47 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BounsweetCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Water30%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Water30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Forest30%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Forest30%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-17 Route30%Early
Step 2Steenee ✓East Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.21-47 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.21-47 Route9%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.21-47 Route3%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.21-47 Route3%Midor evolve from Bounsweet (Step 1)
Steenee Guide
Steenee evolves into Tsareena after learning Stomp. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 290 BST.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet. 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 Scarlet & Violet. 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.
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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 7SMDebut
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