Nuzleaf

Nuzleaf (Pokédex #0274) is a Grass/Dark-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 3. It is officially classified as the Wily Pokémon. NUZLEAF live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This POKéMON dislikes having its long nose pinched.

As a Grass/Dark-type POKEMON, Nuzleaf has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Bug — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy moves. Conversely, Nuzleaf is completely immune to Psychic — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark moves, taking only half damage from them.

Nuzleaf's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 340 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 70 · ATK 70 · DEF 40 · SP.ATK 60 · SP.DEF 40 · SPD 60. Its standout stat is HP (70), which makes it best suited for bulk and endurance roles. Its abilities are Chlorophyll, Early bird, Pickpocket, with Pickpocket as its hidden ability.

Nuzleaf stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 28.0 kg (61.7 lbs). It is typically found in Forest environments. Capture rate: 120/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Ground, Plant.

Nuzleaf is part of the Seedot → Nuzleaf → Shiftry evolution line (3-stage). Nuzleaf is a middle-stage evolution.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Seedot and Shiftry. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.