Is Petilil Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ultra Moon exclusive Grass-type. Sun Stone produces Lilligant, a fast Grass special attacker. Handles Olivia and Hapu. Outperformed by Tsareena in terms of raw versatility, but Lilligant's speed is higher.
Petilil trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Petilil trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Lilligant has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Lilligant's weaknesses hard.
Lilligant trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Lilligant has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Lilligant's weaknesses hard.
Lilligant trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Lilligant has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Lilligant trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Lilligant resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Lilligant's weaknesses hard.
Lilligant has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Lilligant has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Lilligant's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Lilligant's weaknesses hard.
Catch Petilil on Melemele Meadow (walking, Lv 10-12).
You can pick up the Sun Stone in Blush Mountain. 1 other location is also available.
How to Get Petilil in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Petilil is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 9 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Petilil in USUM
Petilil is your first catch on the way to Petilil. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-57 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Petilil ✓Melemele MeadowLv.10-12GrassUltra MoonRate 20%Malie GardenLv.25-28GrassUltra MoonRate 10%Ula'ula MeadowLv.33-36GrassUltra MoonRate 20%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassUltra MoonRate 50%Shaking spotPoni MeadowLv.54-57GrassUltra MoonRate 30%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassUltra MoonRate 20%Poni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassUltra MoonRate 20%Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassUltra MoonRate 20%Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassUltra MoonRate 10%
Step 2Evolve into Lilligant
Petilil Weakness
Petilil is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Petilil Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Petilil
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salamence builds →Fly 2x176-207%KO Fire Fang 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x88-103%KO Gust 2x60-72% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salamence builds →Fly 2x183-217%KO Fire Fang 2x91-107%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x94-111%KO Gust 2x65-78% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salamence builds →Fly 2x178-210%KO Fire Fang 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x97-114%KO Infestation 2x35-43% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x186-220%KO Flame Charge 2x63-76% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salamence builds →Fly 2x186-220%KO Fire Fang 2x90-107%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x100-118%KO Infestation 2x35-42% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x231-272%KO Venoshock 2x117-138%KO Leech Life 2x62-74% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x228-269%KO Smog 2x37-44% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x195-231%KO Venoshock 2x66-78% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x167-197%KO Fly 2x125-148%KO U-turn 2x66-78% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x190-224%KO Overheat 2x113-133%KO U-turn 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x264-311%KO Bug Buzz 2x183-216%KO Hurricane 2x149-176%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x219-258%KO Air Slash 2x128-151%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x223-264%KO Sludge Bomb 2x154-182%KO Leech Life 2x60-71% Acrobatics 2x41-49% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x221-261%KO Sludge Bomb 2x103-121%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x267-314%KO Bug Buzz 2x185-219%KO Hurricane 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x282-333%KO Smog 2x44-53% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x221-260%KO Air Slash 2x128-151%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x239-281%KO Smog 2x31-37% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x296-349%KO X-Scissor 2x80-95% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x271-320%KO Bug Buzz 2x190-224%KO Hurricane 2x153-180%KO Poison Jab 2x59-69% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x208-245%KO Overheat 2x199-234%KO Ice Beam 2x139-163%KO | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Altaria builds →Sky Attack 2x243-286%KO Fire Blast 2x90-106%KO Ice Beam 2x73-86% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x290-341%KO Smog 2x45-54% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x243-286%KO Smog 2x32-38% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Salazzle threatens a KO with Fire Blast (152-179%). Genesect's Flamethrower also KOs at 88-104%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain20-23% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x125-147%KO Fire Blast 2x152-179%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x67-79% Flamethrower 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Lapras builds →Surf29-34% Hydro Pump35-41% Ice Beam 2x115-135%KO | ||
Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Petilil View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x119-140%KO | ||
Petilil Evolutions
To get Lilligant from Petilil, you need an evolution item. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
USUM Petilil Best Moveset
Grass at 70 Sp. Atk with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed in sun and AbilityOwn Tempo blocking confusion. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Lilligant one evolution away adds 110 Sp. Atk and MoveQuiver Dance.
Best Build
Petilil best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
- Sunny Day
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Petilil gets Bide and Charm exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Psychic and Normal coverage rounds out the picture alongside Leaf Storm and Solar Beam.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Some say if you dry the leaves on its head, boil them down, and drink the infusion, your vigor will return, so Petilil is popular with the elderly.
They prefer clean water and soil. When the environment they live in turns bad, the whole bunch will up and move to a new area.
Petilil Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, For a casual playthrough, Petilil works as a placeholder. Grass coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Lilligant. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Petilil has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Petilil has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves