Leavanny can be obtained in: Black (Rustling Grass – Unova route 6, Lostlorn forest), White (Rustling Grass – Unova route 6, Lostlorn forest), Black 2 (Rustling Grass, Hidden Grotto – Unova route 6, Unova route 12, Lostlorn forest, Lostlorn forest hidden grotto), White 2 (Rustling Grass, Hidden Grotto – Unova route 6, Unova route 12, Lostlorn forest, Lostlorn forest hidden grotto), Sun (Island Scan – Poni meadow), Moon (Island Scan – Poni meadow), Ultra Sun (Island Scan – Poni meadow), Ultra Moon (Island Scan – Poni meadow). In other games, trade or transfer via Pokemon HOME.

#542 Leavanny

bug grass

Height1.2 m(3'11")

Weight20.5 kg(45.2 lbs)

Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%

Gen 5

Leavanny Evolution

SewaddleLevel 1

SwadloonLevel 20

LeavannyFriendship 220+

Leavanny's Detailed Stats

Stat	Base	EVs	Total
HP	75		291
Attack	103		242
Defense	80		196
Sp. Atk	70		176
Sp. Def	80		196
Speed	92		220
		0/508	1321

Type Effectiveness

4xdamage

fire flying

2xdamage

ice poison bug rock

1xdamage

normal psychic ghost dragon dark steel fairy

0.5xdamage

water electric fighting

0.25xdamage

grass ground

Leavanny Abilities

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

OvercoatHidden

Protects against damage from weather.

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Leavanny Moves

Move▲	Type▲	Cat.▲	Pow▲	Acc▲	Method▲	Description
Tackle	normal	physical	40	100	Level 1	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Razor Leaf	grass	physical	55	95	Level 1	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
String Shot	bug	status	–	95	Level 1	The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Slash	normal	physical	70	100	Level 1	The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
False Swipe	normal	physical	40	100	Level 1	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Struggle Bug	bug	special	50	100	Level 22	The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
Fell Stinger	bug	physical	50	100	Level 29	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.
Helping Hand	normal	status	–	–	Level 32	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Leaf Blade	grass	physical	90	100	Level 36	The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and cuts the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
X Scissor	bug	physical	80	100	Level 39	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Entrainment	normal	status	–	100	Level 43	The user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target's Ability the same as the user's.
Swords Dance	normal	status	–	–	Level 46	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Leaf Storm	grass	special	130	90	Level 50	The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Agility	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Air Slash	flying	special	75	95	TM	The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
Baton Pass	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Bug Buzz	bug	special	90	100	TM	The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Bullet Seed	grass	physical	25	100	TM	The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Calm Mind	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Charm	fairy	status	–	100	TM	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Electroweb	electric	special	55	95	TM	The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
Endure	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ball	grass	special	90	100	TM	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facade	normal	physical	70	100	TM	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Giga Drain	grass	special	75	100	TM	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impact	normal	physical	150	90	TM	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knot	grass	special	–	100	TM	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Glide	grass	physical	55	100	TM	Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Grassy Terrain	grass	status	–	–	TM	The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Hyper Beam	normal	special	150	90	TM	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Iron Defense	steel	status	–	–	TM	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Knock Off	dark	physical	65	100	TM	The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Light Screen	psychic	status	–	–	TM	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Low Kick	fighting	physical	–	100	TM	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Lunge	bug	physical	80	100	TM	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Magical Leaf	grass	special	60	–	TM	The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
Poison Jab	poison	physical	80	100	TM	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Pollen Puff	bug	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.
Pounce	bug	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protect	normal	status	–	–	TM	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	water	status	–	–	TM	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Reflect	psychic	status	–	–	TM	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
Rest	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Seed Bomb	grass	physical	80	100	TM	The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shadow Claw	ghost	physical	70	100	TM	The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Skitter Smack	bug	physical	70	90	TM	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep Talk	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beam	grass	special	120	100	TM	The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Substitute	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	fire	status	–	–	TM	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Down	normal	physical	90	85	TM	A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast	normal	special	80	100	TM	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Throat Chop	dark	physical	80	100	TM	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Trailblaze	grass	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Triple Axel	ice	physical	20	90	TM	A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.
Bug Bite	bug	physical	60	100	Egg	The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Screech	normal	status	–	85	Egg	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Snore	normal	special	50	100	Egg	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Switcheroo	dark	status	–	100	Egg	The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Synthesis	grass	status	–	–	Egg	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Worry Seed	grass	status	–	100	Egg	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.

Leavanny Sprites

Normal

Shiny

Back

Back Shiny

Pokedex 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

Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves by using the sticky silk secreted from its mouth.

In Other Languages

Leavanny's Japanese name is Hahakomori (ハハコモリ). Here are all the official names for Leavanny across different languages:

JapaneseハハコモリHahakomori

Korean모아머

Chinese (Traditional)保母蟲

FrenchManternel

GermanMatrifol

SpanishLeavanny

ItalianLeavanny

Chinese (Simplified)保姆虫

Leavanny Breeding

Species

Nurturing Pokémon

Egg Groups

Bug

Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)

Gender DifferencesNone

Misc Data

Catch Rate45

Base Friendship70

Growth RateMedium Slow

Base Experience225

How to Get Leavanny

Leavanny is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Leavanny in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers

Unova #48 Unova (B2W2) #19 Kitakami #15

GameMethodLocationDetails

BlackWildUnova route 6, Lostlorn forestRustling Grass

WhiteWildUnova route 6, Lostlorn forestRustling Grass

Black 2WildUnova route 6, Unova route 12, Lostlorn forest, Lostlorn forest hidden grottoRustling Grass, Hidden Grotto

White 2WildUnova route 6, Unova route 12, Lostlorn forest, Lostlorn forest hidden grottoRustling Grass, Hidden Grotto

SunWildPoni meadowIsland Scan

MoonWildPoni meadowIsland Scan

Ultra SunWildPoni meadowIsland Scan

Ultra MoonWildPoni meadowIsland Scan

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