Type matchups
Damage Leavanny takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Grass type, Leavanny has 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Bug/Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 103
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 92
- Total
- 500
Leavanny has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Attack (103) well above Sp. Atk (70), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 92 beats 75% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Leavanny can have the abilities Swarm, Chlorophyll and Overcoat.
How to beat Leavanny
The best way to beat Leavanny is with Flying and Fire moves, which deal 4× damage. Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Moltres hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves.
Evolution
Leavanny is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Sewaddle → Swadloon → Leavanny), evolving from Swadloon.
Best counters to Leavanny
Frequently asked questions
What is Leavanny weak to?
As a Bug/Grass type, Leavanny takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Fire (4×), Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves.
What is Leavanny resistant to?
Leavanny resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Ground (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Leavanny?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Moltres, which hit Leavanny with super-effective attacks.