Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf is a Grass/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0274 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Dark |
| Species | Wily Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 28.0 kg (61.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll 2. Early Bird Pickpocket (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0023 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0023 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0040 (Sword/Shield) 0055 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 119 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 340 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Nuzleaf changes
- In Generations 3-4, Nuzleaf has a base experience yield of 141.
- In Generations 3-7, Nuzleaf has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | NUZLEAF live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This POKéMON dislikes having its long nose pinched. |
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| Sapphire | This POKéMON pulls out the leaf on its head and makes a flute with it. The sound of NUZLEAF’s flute strikes fear and uncertainty in the hearts of people lost in a forest. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of NUZLEAF’s grass flute fills listeners with dread. |
| Emerald | A forest-dwelling POKéMON that is skilled at climbing trees. Its long and pointed nose is its weak point. It loses power if the nose is gripped. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests. |
| X | The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests. |
| Y | It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy. |
| Omega Ruby | Nuzleaf live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This Pokémon dislikes having its long nose pinched. |
| Alpha Sapphire | This Pokémon pulls out the leaf on its head and makes a flute with it. The sound of Nuzleaf’s flute strikes fear and uncertainty in the hearts of people lost in a forest. |
| Sword | It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy. |
| Shield | They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of Nuzleaf’s grass flute fills listeners with dread. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in the forest. |
Moves learned by Nuzleaf
Moves learnt by level up
Nuzleaf does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Nuzleaf does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Nuzleaf cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Nuzleaf learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 9 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 18 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 24 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 30 | Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| 36 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 43 | Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 57 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Nuzleaf learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 |
Egg moves
Nuzleaf does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Nuzleaf is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Nuzleaf sprites
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Where to find Nuzleaf
| Ruby | Route 114 |
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| Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Route 114 |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 210, 229 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Seedot |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Seedot |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby | Route 114 |
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Route 5, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Dappled Grove, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat |
| Shield | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond | Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
| Shining Pearl | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Nuzleaf questions
Other languages
| English | Nuzleaf |
|---|---|
| Japanese | コノハナ (Konohana) |
| German | Blanas |
| French | Pifeuil |
| Italian | Nuzleaf |
| Spanish | Nuzleaf |
| Korean | 잎새코 (ipsaeko) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 长鼻叶 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 長鼻葉 |
| English |
Wily Pokémon |
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| Japanese | いじわるポケモン |
| German | Hinterlist-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Malin |
| Italian | Pokémon Scaltro |
| Spanish | Pokémon Astuto |
| Korean | 꾀부리기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 捉弄宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 捉弄寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nuzzle
- to burrow with the nose
- leaf
- plant foliage


