Type matchups
Damage Sewaddle takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Grass type, Sewaddle 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
- 45
- Attack
- 53
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 42
- Total
- 310
Sewaddle has a base stat total of 310, higher than 18% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (70). With Attack (53) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 42 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 70 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Sewaddle can have the abilities Swarm, Chlorophyll and Overcoat.
How to beat Sewaddle
The best way to beat Sewaddle 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
Sewaddle is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Sewaddle → Swadloon → Leavanny) and evolves into Swadloon.
Best counters to Sewaddle
Frequently asked questions
What is Sewaddle weak to?
As a Bug/Grass type, Sewaddle takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Fire (4×), Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves.
What is Sewaddle resistant to?
Sewaddle resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Ground (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Sewaddle?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Moltres, which hit Sewaddle with super-effective attacks.