Stats & Training
Attack and Defense carry most of Tsareena's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon is proud and aggressive. However, it is said that a Tsareena will instantly become calm if someone touches the crown on its calyx.
This Pokémon launches fierce yet elegant kicks with its long, slender legs. It views Quaquaval as its rival.
Tsareena Weakness
Tsareena's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x133-157%KO Fire Blast 2x112-133%KO Inferno 2x102-120%KO Heat Wave 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x104-122%KO Flare Blitz 2x104-122%KO Fire Blast 2x88-104%KO Heat Wave 2x76-90% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x133-157%KO Flare Blitz 2x64-76% Hurricane 2x75-88% Fire Blast 2x112-133%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Gyarados builds →Hurricane 2x59-69% Blizzard 2x39-46% Fire Blast 2x39-46% Ice Beam 2x32-38% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Noivern builds →Hurricane 2x84-100%KO Heat Wave 2x50-59% Flamethrower 2x47-56% Leech Life 2x32-38% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake23-28% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn7-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
| ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Swampert builds →Earthquake23-28% Flip Turn14-17% Knock Off20-24% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tsareena View Thwackey builds →U Turn 2x37-44% Knock Off17-20% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Getting Tsareena requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Bounsweet. Breed this form to get Bounsweet eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+90 over Bounsweet), and Tsareena peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Tsareena to get Bounsweet eggs using 73 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Acupressure, Endeavor, Synthesis.
Scarlet & Violet Tsareena Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Tsareena the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Heavy-Duty Boots adds hazard immunity on every switch-in, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Tsareena best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
- Power Whip
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off
- Power Whip
- Rapid Spin
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Triple Axel
- Protect
- Power Whip
- High Jump Kick
Moves
You'll want to breed for Acupressure and Endeavor on Tsareena. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leaf Storm and Solar Blade, they expand what Tsareena can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tsareena in Scarlet & Violet
Can't catch Tsareena directly. Start with Bounsweet at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Bounsweet to Tsareena is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Tsareena in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Tsareena 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 2Catch or Evolve SteeneeEast 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)
Step 3Tsareena ✓
Tsareena Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Tsareena A-Tier: a strong pick in Scarlet & Violet's competitive scene. At 510 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Rapid Spin with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Leaf Guard protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight. That's the one you want on Tsareena. Sweet Veil is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Queenly Majesty works too if your team needs something different.
Base 72 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Tsareena is leaning toward the physical side (base 120 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Scarlet & Violet, Tsareena has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Tsareena joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 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 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