Leavanny

Leavanny is a Bug/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Leavanny artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0542
Type Bug Grass
Species Nurturing Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs)
Abilities 1. Swarm
2. Chlorophyll
Overcoat (hidden ability)
Local № 0048 (Black/White)
0019 (Black 2/White 2)
0015 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 225
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 75
260 354
Attack 103
189 335
Defense 80
148 284
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 92
170 311
Total 500 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Leavanny.

Evolution chart

Sewaddle#0540
Sewaddle
Bug · Grass
(Level 20)
Swadloon#0541
Swadloon
Bug · Grass
(high Friendship)
Leavanny#0542
Leavanny
Bug · Grass

Leavanny changes

Pokédex entries

Black Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves, using the cutters on its arms and sticky silk.
White It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle.
Black 2
White 2
Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves by using the sticky silk secreted from its mouth.
X
Omega Ruby
Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves by using the sticky silk secreted from its mouth.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle.

Moves learned by Leavanny

Moves learnt by level up

Leavanny learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1String ShotBugStatus 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
22Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
29Fell StingerBugPhysical 50 100
32Helping HandNormalStatus
36Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
39X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
43EntrainmentNormalStatus 100
46Swords DanceNormalStatus
50Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Leavanny learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100

Moves learnt by reminder

Leavanny learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100

Egg moves

Leavanny does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Leavanny is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
02CharmFairyStatus 100
04AgilityPsychicStatus
07ProtectNormalStatus
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
15Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
33Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
56Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
57False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
74ReflectPsychicStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
129Calm MindPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
131Pollen PuffBugSpecial 90 100
132Baton PassNormalStatus
137Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
159Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
162Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
182Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
185LungeBugPhysical 80 100
194Grassy GlideGrassPhysical 55 100
211ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
212Triple AxelIcePhysical 20 90
219Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Leavanny learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
1SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
1String ShotBugStatus 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
8Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
15Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
22Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
29Fell StingerBugPhysical 50 100
32Helping HandNormalStatus
36Leaf BladeGrassPhysical 90 100
39X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
43EntrainmentNormalStatus 100
46Swords DanceNormalStatus
50Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Leavanny learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100

Egg moves

Leavanny learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Leavanny gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
Baton PassNormalStatus
CamouflageNormalStatus
Grassy TerrainGrassStatus
Me FirstNormalStatus
Mind ReaderNormalStatus
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Leavanny can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Heal BellNormalStatus
Helping HandNormalStatus
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Laser FocusNormalStatus
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SynthesisGrassStatus
Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Leavanny. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100 Level up
EndureNormalStatus Level up
FlailNormalPhysical 100 Level up
Grass WhistleGrassStatus 55 Level up
ProtectNormalStatus Level up
Sticky WebBugStatus Level up
ProtectNormalStatus Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Leavanny is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04Calm MindPsychicStatus
06ToxicPoisonStatus 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
20SafeguardNormalStatus
21FrustrationNormalPhysical 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
33ReflectPsychicStatus
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
51Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
54False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
75Swords DanceNormalStatus
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
84Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
90SubstituteNormalStatus
96Nature PowerNormalStatus
100ConfideNormalStatus

Transfer-only moves

Leavanny can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM

Leavanny sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Leavanny sprite from Black & White Leavanny sprite from X & Y Leavanny sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Leavanny Shiny sprite from Black & White Leavanny Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Leavanny

Black
White
Route 6, Lostlorn Forest
Black 2
White 2
Route 6, 12, Lostlorn Forest
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Sewaddle/Swadloon
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Poni Meadow
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Leavanny questions

Other languages

English Leavanny
Japanese ハハコモリ (Hahakomori)
German Matrifol
French Manternel
Italian Leavanny
Spanish Leavanny
Korean 모아머 (moameo)
Chinese (Simplified) 保姆虫
Chinese (Traditional) 保母蟲

 

English Nurturing Pokémon
Japanese こそだてポケモン
German Kinderpflege-Pokémon
French Pokémon Précepteur
Italian Pokémon Balia
Spanish Pokémon Cuidador
Korean 육아포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 育儿宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 育兒寶可夢

Name origin

leaves
plant foliage
nanny
carer of children