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 |
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela threatens a KO with Air Slash (89-105%). Weavile deals 61-72% with Knock Off.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower 2x71-84% Air Slash 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x61-72% Ice Shard 2x38-45% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Trevenant View Cinderace builds →U Turn28-33% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Breeding
Breed with Trevenant to get Phantump eggs easily using 46 partners from the Indeterminate and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Disable, Grudge, Sucker Punch.
Sword & Shield Trevenant Best Moveset
Start with max Attack without Speed EVs. Hardy nature gives Trevenant the right balanced lean, Sitrus Berry adds a one-time health recovery at low HP, and Harvest works in the background. Poltergeist is the main damage option.
Best Build
Trevenant best EVs are Attack and Defense
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Forests Curse
- Wood Hammer
- Poltergeist
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Claw
- Trick Room
- Horn Leech
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Poltergeist
- Wood Hammer
- Skitter Smack
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Trevenant misses out on Disable and Grudge. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Leaf Storm and Wood Hammer, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Trevenant in Sword & Shield
Trevenant's 2-stage line starts with Phantump, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Trevenant in Sword & Shield
Phantump is your first catch on the way to Trevenant. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34-65 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PhantumpGlimwood TangleSwordOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateThunderstormGlimwood TangleSwordGrass Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateIntense SunGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSandstormGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateRainingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-37 Forest10%LateHeavy FogGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateOvercastGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateNormal WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateSnowstormGlimwood TangleShieldGrass Lv.34-36 Forest10%LateAll WeatherGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostOvercastOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercast
Step 2Trevenant ✓
Trevenant Guide
In Sword & Shield, Natural Cure changes the entire equation for Trevenant. The 474 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Trickroom with Sitrus Berry 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 a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
In Sword & Shield, run Trickroom, Forestscurse, Wood Hammer, and Poltergeist on Trevenant. Trickroom is the most common pick at 23% 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.
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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 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