Type matchups
Damage Exeggcute takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
As a Grass/Psychic type, Exeggcute has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Grass/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 325
Exeggcute has a base stat total of 325, higher than 22% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (80). With Sp. Atk (60) well above Attack (40), it works best as a special attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 80 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Exeggcute can have the abilities Chlorophyll and Harvest.
How to beat Exeggcute
The best way to beat Exeggcute is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Genesect hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Psychic moves. Orbeetle hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Psychic moves. Scizor hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Psychic moves.
Evolution
Exeggcute is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Exeggcute → Exeggutor) and evolves into Exeggutor.
Best counters to Exeggcute
Other Grass/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Exeggcute weak to?
As a Grass/Psychic type, Exeggcute takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Exeggcute resistant to?
Exeggcute resists Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Exeggcute?
Strong type-based picks include Genesect, Orbeetle and Scizor, which hit Exeggcute with super-effective attacks.