Seedot (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Seedot Acorn Pokémon タネボー Taneboh #0273 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Chlorophyll or Early Bird Cacophony Cacophony Pickpocket Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Grass Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Seedot 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 8.8 lbs. 4.0 kg Seedot 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 74 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 44 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Seedot 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Seedot (Japanese: タネボー Taneboh) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Nuzleaf starting at level 14, which evolves into Shiftry when exposed to a Leaf Stone.

Biology

Seedot is a small, brown Pokémon that resembles an acorn. A beige, mask-like pattern covers its large black eyes, and it has two beige feet. It has a gray "cap" with a short stem on top of its head. The stem is used to hang from tree branches in its forest home. While hanging, this Pokémon absorbs moisture and nutrients from the tree until it becomes too heavy and falls to the ground. The more it drinks, the glossier its body becomes. Additionally, Seedot polishes itself with leaves once daily. If it remains still, it can be mistaken for a nut and startles others by moving suddenly. It also uses this strategy to be taken by bird Pokémon to expand on its habitat. Pidgey is a natural predator of Seedot.

Evolution

Seedot evolves into Nuzleaf, which evolves into Shiftry.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Seedot  Grass

→

First Evolution Nuzleaf  Grass  Dark

→

Second Evolution Shiftry  Grass  Dark

In the anime

Main series

Seedot in the anime

Major appearances

Seedot made its physical debut in Seeing is Believing, where three Seedot were cheered up by Professor Birch's knowledge of Pokémon.

In Jump for Joy!, multiple Seedot were living in an old tree with several Nuzleaf and a Shiftry.

In Pinch Healing!, Max tried comforting a Seedot that was under Matt's care.

In Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!, a Seedot assisted Tangrowth and other Pokémon during several attempts to restore a damaged 1,000-year-old tree back to health.

Minor appearances

In Johto Photo Finish, Harrison's description of the Hoenn region featured a Seedot.

A Seedot appeared in A Meditite Fight!.

A Seedot appeared in a fantasy in Going for a Spinda.

A Seedot appeared in Take the Lombre Home.

A Coordinator's Seedot appeared in Cruisin' for a Losin'.

Multiple Seedot appeared in Destiny Deoxys, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.

A Seedot appeared in a fantasy in The Right Place and the Right Mime.

In Reversing The Charges, a Seedot told Meowth why the Elekid living on the mountains was being so aggressive.

A Seedot appeared in Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2).

Multiple Seedot appeared in Leave it to Brocko!.

Multiple Seedot appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Seedot competed in the Sandalstraw Contest.

In Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, a Seedot was in the Wild Area.

Two Seedot appeared in Goodbye, Friend!.

A Seedot appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Seedot appeared in Lighting the Way Home!.

A Seedot appeared in The Road Most Traveled!.

A Seedot appeared in Bearing Down Easy!. It reappeared in a flashback in Ash and Latios.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG028 Seedot May's Pokédex Seedot, the Acorn Pokémon. Seedot resembles an acorn when hanging by its head from branches. It jumps down suddenly to the surprise of passersby.

Pokémon Generations

Seedot in Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Seedot was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.

In the manga

Seedot in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Seedot appeared in A Fresh Start.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two Seedot appeared in Goodbye, Friend!.

Pokémon Adventures

Seedot first appeared in Making Mirth with Mightyena.

Two Seedot appeared in Nixing Nuzleaf, where they attacked Ruby.

A Trainer's Seedot appeared in Plugging Past Electrike I.

A Seedot appeared in Always Keep Whiscash on You for Emergencies.

A Trainer's Seedot appeared in A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I.

Thorton rented a Seedot for his battle against Platinum in Uprooting Seedot and Outlasting Ledian.

Two Seedot appeared in Crackle!! Practice Battle, being passed by Professor Magnolia's mobile home.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Seedot appeared in Let's Try To Be Idols!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Seedot (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting a particular switch on the Sapphire Field with the ball will make a Seedot appear. Making three Seedot appear activates Travel Mode.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Seedot and Pidgey are the members of Team Seedgey.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #022 Kanto #— Ruby Seedot attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this Pokémon's body becomes. Sapphire Seedot looks exactly like an acorn when it is dangling from a tree branch. It startles other Pokémon by suddenly moving. This Pokémon polishes its body once a day using leaves. Emerald It hangs off branches and absorbs nutrients. When it finishes eating, its body becomes so heavy that it drops to the ground with a thump. FireRed If it remains still, it becomes impossible to distinguish from real nuts. It delights in surprising foraging Pidgey. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. Strong winds can sometimes make it fall. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon. White Black 2 When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #022 X It attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. Strong winds can sometimes make it fall. Y When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon. Omega Ruby Seedot attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. It sucks moisture from the tree while hanging off the branch. The more water it drinks, the glossier this Pokémon's body becomes. Alpha Sapphire Seedot looks exactly like an acorn when it is dangling from a tree branch. It startles other Pokémon by suddenly moving. This Pokémon polishes its body once a day using leaves.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #039 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword If it remains still, it looks just like a real nut. It delights in surprising foraging Pokémon. Shield It attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head. Strong winds can sometimes make it fall. Brilliant Diamond When it dangles from a tree branch, it looks just like an acorn. It enjoys scaring other Pokémon that try to peck at it. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #54 Blueberry #— Scarlet To expand its habitat, it pretends to be a nut so that bird Pokémon will pick it up and carry it far away. Violet Seedot live in trees, hanging from the branches and leeching moisture. Rows of them can be found dangling from large, young trees.

Seedot in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Routes 102 and 114 Sapphire Routes 102, 117, and 120 (Swarm; after mixing records with Emerald) Emerald Routes 102, 117, and 120 Trade Ralts in Rustboro City FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Cipher Lab (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 203, 204, 210, Eterna Forest (Ruby) Platinum Routes 203, 204, 210, Eterna Forest (Ruby) HeartGold SoulSilver Viridian Forest (Headbutt trees) Safari Zone (tall grass in Meadow with 35 Plains points) Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black Trade White White Forest Black 2 White 2 Breed Nuzleaf or Shiftry Dream World Dream Park
Generation VI X Y Breed Nuzleaf or Shiftry Omega Ruby Route 102 Route 114 (Horde Encounter) Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Nuzleaf or Shiftry Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Route 2, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Shield Trade Brilliant Diamond Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods Tera Raid Battles (2★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Hatch from Egg Trozei! Secret Storage 13, Endless Level 28, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Uproar Forest (1F-9F), Southern Cavern (1F-9F) Ranger Sekra Range
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F), Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) Ranger: SoA Chicole Path
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash! (Boss), Verdant Plaza: Four Seasons in the Forest
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Rumble World Silver Isles: Foggy Crags (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Sacred Blade Cliff (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Uproar Forest (2F-3F), Southern Cavern (1F-7F), Fantasy Strait (20F-21F) Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Freeze, Stormy Sea, Mt. Faraway
Cross-Generation Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 472

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Seedot	Japanese	Japan	10	March 21 to April 9, 2006

Held items

Games		Held items
Emerald		Chesto Berry (In-game trade, 100%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Power Herb (5%)
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Def: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 220	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 11/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 033 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 066 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 099 Growth Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 1212 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1515 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 1818 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 2121 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2424 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00——% 5 2727 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 3030 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 3333 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seedot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Seedot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seedot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Seedot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Seedot Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Seedot Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Seedot Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Hatch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 11.2% Friend Area: Mushroom Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Please don't mistake me for an acorn! 26%-50% HP Oh-oh... My health is half gone already. 1%-25% HP Please... I feel faint... Level up Yes, please! There goes my level!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town Connected to: Miltank, Linoone Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I can help with your expedition, if you don't mind. Low HP (< 50%) Wow, this is pretty rough...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Tackle ×1) Loops: 1 Min. exp.: 16 Max. exp.: 26 Browser entry R-180 Seedot throws full-body tackles. It's small but full of energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-033 It attacks by shooting seeds.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 62 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #636 Final Effort Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 77 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Bullet Seed, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Foul Play, Frustration, Return

In Pokémon GO, Seedot can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Ticketed Special Research, Seeing Double.

Evolution data

Unevolved Seedot  Grass

Level 14 →

First Evolution Nuzleaf  Grass  Dark

Leaf Stone →

Second Evolution Shiftry  Grass  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Seedot images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Together with Magikarp, Rattata, Ninjask, Pichu, and Goldeen, Seedot is the easiest Pokémon to catch in Pokémon Ranger, with only one loop necessary.
• Seedot can be seen as a parallel to Lotad:
  • Both of them are Grass-type Generation III Pokémon. Seedot is exclusive to Pokémon Ruby, while Lotad is exclusive to Pokémon Sapphire, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions.
    • Additionally, both Pokémon can be found in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum by using the dual-slot mode, with Seedot requiring Pokémon Ruby, and Lotad requiring Pokémon Sapphire.
  • They are Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line and need an Evolution stone to reach their fully evolved form.
  • They have the same base stat total of 220.
  • Both evolutionary families also have an Ability that doubles their Speed depending on the weather, those being Swift Swim and Chlorophyll.
• Seedot is tied with Bellsprout and Sunkern for the lowest base Special Defense stat of all Grass-type Pokémon.

Origin

Seedot seems to be based on an acorn, with its cupule resembling a cap.

Name origin

Seedot may be a combination of seed and dot or tot (a small child).

Taneboh may be a combination of 種 tane (seed) and 赤ん坊 akanbō (baby) or 帽子 bōshi (hat).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese タネボー Taneboh From 種 tane, 赤ん坊 akanbō, and 帽子 bōshi French Grainipiot From graine and loupiot Spanish Seedot Same as English name German Samurzel From Samen and Wurzel Italian Seedot Same as English name Korean 도토링 Dotoring From 도토리 dotori Mandarin Chinese 橡實果 / 橡实果 Xiàngshíguǒ From 橡實 / 橡实 xiàngshí and 果 guǒ Cantonese Chinese 橡實果 Jeuhngsahtgwó From 橡實 jeuhngsaht and 果 gwó

More languages Hindi नटल Nuttle From nut Russian Сидот Sidot Transcription of English name Thai ทาเนโบ Thanebo Transcription of Japanese name

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