#0274 · Gen 3 · 340 BST
Nuzleaf
An early-evolution Grass/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
145/81/54/72/54/72
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
177/134/101/123/101/123
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine.
The Pokémon awakens twice as fast as other Pokémon from sleep.
Steals an item from an attacker that made direct contact.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 340. An early-evolution Grass/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with modest stats. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Best stat: HP (70 base)
Nuzleaf's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 70 base Attack and 60 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Chlorophyll
- Early Bird
- Pickpocket
How to use Nuzleaf competitively
Open the damage calculator with Nuzleaf selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Nuzleaf appears in the species dropdown. Drop Nuzleaf into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0274 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Grass / Dark |
| Abilities | Chlorophyll, Early Bird, Pickpocket |
| Base Stat Total | 340 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 70 / 70 / 40 / 60 / 40 / 60 |