Competitive Information for Alolan Exeggutor [Sword/Shield]
Grass / Dragon
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokemon.
If last item used is a Berry, 50% chance to restore it each end of turn. 100% in Sun.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Exeggutor-alola? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Exeggutor-Alola, a wonderful Pokémon ready to dominate with its Grass and Dragon typing! Exeggutor-Alola is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Exeggutor-Alola performs in battles.
Item: Roseli Berry / Expert Belt
Ability: Harvest
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Giga Drain
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Dragon Pulse
Exeggutor makes an a superior Special Tank in single battles. This moveset design focuses to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Exeggutor's super effective moves by 20%. With the Harvest ability, if the last item Exeggutor used was a berry then there is a 50% chance to restore it at the end of each turn (or 100% chance during sunny weather). With a Roseli Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fairy-type attack then the Roseli Berry gets consumed.
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Exeggutor recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Harvest
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Hammer
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Superpower
- Earthquake / Double-Edge
Exeggutor stands out as an impressive Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with brute physical attacks. With the Harvest ability, if the last item Exeggutor used was a berry then there is a 50% chance to restore it at the end of each turn (or 100% chance during sunny weather). Earthquake was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Exeggutor's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Hammer is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Wood Hammer is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Exeggutor's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Harvest
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 SpA / 36 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
Prepare for single battles with Exeggutor as an incredible Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using devastating special moves. The Petaya Berry will raise Exeggutor's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With the Harvest ability, if the last item Exeggutor used was a berry then there is a 50% chance to restore it at the end of each turn (or 100% chance during sunny weather). With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Exeggutor's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Exeggutor-alola? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Harvest
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Grass Knot
- Brutal Swing
- Sleep Powder
- Trick Room
In double battles, Exeggutor is known as a phenomenal Special Tank. This particular build was popular during previous competitions. This moveset is designed to take a considerable amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Exeggutor's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With the Harvest ability, if the last item Exeggutor used was a berry then there is a 50% chance to restore it at the end of each turn (or 100% chance during sunny weather). Combining Exeggutor's Harvest ability with the Sitrus Berry will make this a very difficult Pokemon to take down as it will repeatedly recover health.
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Harvest
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Breaking Swipe / Outrage
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Superpower
When it comes to double battles, Exeggutor shines as a distinguished Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using brute physical power. With the Harvest ability, if the last item Exeggutor used was a berry then there is a 50% chance to restore it at the end of each turn (or 100% chance during sunny weather). With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Exeggutor's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Exeggutor afterwards).
◆ Wood Hammer is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Exeggutor's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Harvest
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 SpA / 36 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
Exeggutor is a high-quality Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Exeggutor's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With the Harvest ability, if the last item Exeggutor used was a berry then there is a 50% chance to restore it at the end of each turn (or 100% chance during sunny weather). With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Exeggutor's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Lum Berry
Ability: Harvest
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Trick Room
For single battles, Exeggutor is an awesome Offensive Trick Roomer. With the Harvest ability, if the last item Exeggutor used was a berry then there is a 50% chance to restore it at the end of each turn (or 100% chance during sunny weather). With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Exeggutor cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Exeggutor's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Exeggutor-alola can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Exeggutor-alola.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Exeggutor-alola can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Exeggutor-alola
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Ability: Harvest + Item: Sitrus berry
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Toxic
Moves that boost Exeggutor-alola's stats
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Exeggutor-alola
- Dragon Pulse
- Earthquake
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Exeggutor-alola in Sword and Shield
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0 )
- Modest Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0 )
- Optimize Exeggutor-alola's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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