Competitive Information for Nuzleaf [Ruby/Sapphire]
Grass / Dark
Abilities:
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
This Pokemon's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Nuzleaf? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Nuzleaf, the top-notch Grass and Dark-typed Pokémon! Nuzleaf is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Discover how Nuzleaf excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 40 Hp / 252 Atk / 108 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball
- Brick Break / Rock Smash
- Dig / Mud-Slap
For those intense single battles, Nuzleaf is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. This approach seeks to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nuzleaf's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Nuzleaf recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Chlorophyll, Nuzleaf's speed is doubled during sunny weather.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 40 Hp / 108 Def / 252 SpA / 108 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
- Extrasensory
- Thief
- Synthesis
In single battles, Nuzleaf is known as a renowned Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using formidable special moves. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, Nuzleaf's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Nuzleaf's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thief is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Nuzleaf has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Nuzleaf by a weather-dependent amount).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Nuzleaf? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Choice Band / Silk Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 40 Hp / 252 Atk / 108 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Razor Wind / Double-Edge
- Shadow Ball
- Brick Break / Rock Smash
- Dig / Mud-Slap
When it comes to double battles, Nuzleaf shines as a terrific Physical Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with powerful physical moves. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Nuzleaf's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Chlorophyll, Nuzleaf's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Nuzleaf's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 40 Hp / 108 Def / 252 SpA / 108 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
- Extrasensory
- Thief
- Synthesis
For double battles, Nuzleaf is an exceptional Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with brute special moves. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, Nuzleaf's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Nuzleaf's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Thief is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Nuzleaf has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Nuzleaf by a weather-dependent amount).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Nuzleaf can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Nuzleaf.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Nuzleaf can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Nuzleaf
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Nuzleaf's stats
- Amnesia
- Defense Curl
- Growth
- Harden
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Nuzleaf
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Nuzleaf in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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