Stats & Training
Attack and HP carry most of Trevenant's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
People fear it due to a belief that it devours any who try to cut down trees in its forest, but to the Pokémon it shares its woods with, it’s kind.
Small roots that extend from the tips of this Pokémon’s feet can tie into the trees of the forest and give Trevenant control over them.
Trevenant Weakness
Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Trevenant for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Fire is super effective against TrevenantView Volcarona → | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Ghost is super effective against TrevenantView Annihilape → | ||
 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Dark is super effective against TrevenantView Lokix → | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Fire is super effective against TrevenantView Cinderace → | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Flying is super effective against TrevenantView Pelipper → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Slowbro builds →Scald15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake22-26% | ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Slowking builds →Scald15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Vaporeon builds →Scald16-19% Flip Turn8-9% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Getting Trevenant requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Phantump. Breed this form to get Phantump eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+42 over Phantump), and Trevenant peaks at 474 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Trevenant Best Moveset
Start with flexible EVs. Adamant nature gives Trevenant the right physical lean, Life Orb adds extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and Harvest works in the background. Poltergeist is the main damage option.
Best Build
Trevenant best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Horn Leech
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Sucker Punch
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Phantom Force
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Poltergeist
- Will O Wisp
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Horn Leech
- Knock Off
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Trevenant. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Wood Hammer and Solar Beam into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Trevenant in Legends: Z-A
Trevenant isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Phantump from X, Omega Ruby, or Sword. The evolution path from Phantump to Trevenant is covered in the steps below.
Trevenant Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Natural Cure changes the entire equation for Trevenant. The 474 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Poltergeist with Life Orb is the standard set.
Natural Cure is what you want on Trevenant. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Frisk, Harvest) work on paper but Natural Cure is what makes Trevenant worth using.
At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Trevenant is leaning toward the physical side (base 110 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
In Legends: Z-A, run Poltergeist, Horn Leech, Sucker Punch, and Wood Hammer on Trevenant. Poltergeist is the most common pick at 16% usage. Poltergeist provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Trevenant joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 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 6XYDebut
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