Name origin

petal
coloured foliage of a flower
lily
a type of plant


Petilil artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 548
Type Grass
Species Bulb Pokémon
Height 1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
Abilities Chlorophyll
Own Tempo
Leaf Guard (Dream World)
Local № 054 (Black, White)
084 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Churine

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass
Gender 0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 56
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Petilil stats

The base stats for Petilil are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 45
200 - 294
Attack 35
67 - 185
Defense 50
94 - 218
Sp. Atk 70
130 - 262
Sp. Def 50
94 - 218
Speed 30
58 - 174
Total 280

Pokedex descriptions

Black The leaves on its head are very bitter. Eating one of these leaves is known to refresh a tired body.
White Since they prefer moist, nutrient-rich soil, the areas where Petilil live are known to be good for growing plants.
Black 2
White 2
The leaves on its head grow right back even if they fall out. These bitter leaves refresh those who eat them.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Petilil learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 AbsorbGrassSpecial20100
4 GrowthNormalStatus--
8 Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
10 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
13 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
17 SynthesisGrassStatus--
19 Magical LeafGrassSpecial60
22 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
26 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
28 AromatherapyGrassStatus--
31 Helping HandNormalStatus--
35 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
37 EntrainmentNormalStatus-100
40 Sunny DayFireStatus--
44 After YouNormalStatus--
46 Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090

Egg moves

Petilil learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Petilil egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BideNormalPhysical--
EndureNormalStatus--
CharmNormalStatus-100
Sweet ScentNormalStatus--
IngrainGrassStatus--
GrassWhistleGrassStatus-55
Healing WishPsychicStatus--
Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100

Move Tutor moves

Petilil can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heal BellNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Helping HandNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
After YouNormalStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Petilil is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Petilil is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Petilil sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Petilil normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Petilil shiny sprite

See all Petilil sprites


Where to find Petilil

White
Black
Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest, Pinwheel Forest
Black 2
White 2
Abundant Shrine, Castelia City, Lostlorn Forest, Victory Road, Pinwheel Forest

Answers to Petilil questions