Type matchups
Damage Nuzleaf takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Grass/Dark type, Nuzleaf has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 340
Nuzleaf has a base stat total of 340, higher than 26% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (70). Its Attack (70) and Sp. Atk (60) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 40 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail.
Nuzleaf can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Early Bird and Pickpocket.
How to beat Nuzleaf
The best way to beat Nuzleaf is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Buzzwole hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Pheromosa hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves. Slither Wing hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dark moves.
Evolution
Nuzleaf is the middle stage of its line (Seedot → Nuzleaf → Shiftry): it evolves from Seedot and into Shiftry.
Best counters to Nuzleaf
Other Grass/Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Nuzleaf weak to?
As a Grass/Dark type, Nuzleaf takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Nuzleaf resistant to?
Nuzleaf resists Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Nuzleaf?
Strong type-based picks include Buzzwole, Pheromosa and Slither Wing, which hit Nuzleaf with super-effective attacks.