exeggcute
Generation I · #0102 — Egg Pokémon
Exeggcute, known as the Egg Pokémon, is a Generation I Grass/Psychic-type Pokémon that has captivated trainers since its introduction in the original Red and Blue versions. With a National Pokédex number of #102, Exeggcute occupies a unique niche in the Pokémon world as a Pokémon that superficially resembles a cluster of eggs but is scientifically classified as something far more complex. Despite its deceptive appearance, Exeggcute is actually more closely related to plant seeds than to avian eggs, carrying genetic material from both plants and other species within its mysterious composition. This peculiar nature has made Exeggcute a subject of fascination for Pokémon researchers and enthusiasts alike.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
2.5kg
Category
Egg Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
heads
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.
Exeggcute Biology & Physical Characteristics
Exeggcute presents one of the most visually distinctive designs in the Pokémon world, consisting of six light pink, egg-shaped heads clustered together in a tightly knit formation. Each individual head possesses unique facial features, including triangular eyes with small black pupils and subtle variations in expression, creating a unified yet individualistic appearance. The shells of these six components are notably durable and heavily cracked, with at least one member typically displaying exposed yellow insides or brain-like tissue. Standing at just 0.4 meters tall and weighing only 2.5 kilograms, Exeggcute is remarkably small and lightweight despite its composite nature. Interestingly, Exeggcute in the Alola region tend to be significantly heavier than their counterparts from other areas, as their shells are packed considerably fuller with biological material. The six heads maintain constant contact through a form of telepathy that only they can perceive, allowing instantaneous communication and coordination between the individual eggs that form this peculiar Pokémon.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Exeggcute Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Exeggcute exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, making it equally viable for players seeking to breed either gender in their teams. As a member of the Grass egg group, Exeggcute can breed with other Pokémon in this category, allowing players to pass down moves and genetic traits across generations. The species maintains a moderate base happiness value of 70, indicating that Exeggcute are relatively amenable to bonding with trainers, though they require some patience and care to achieve maximum friendship. With a hatch counter of 20 cycles and a slow growth rate, breeding Exeggcute requires significant time investment but rewards dedicated trainers with the opportunity to obtain competitive specimens with optimal individual values. The breeding mechanics surrounding Exeggcute reward trainers who understand the game's egg systems, as carefully bred Exeggcute can develop into powerful Exeggutor with ideal stat distributions and egg move coverage.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
psychic-seed
held-items
Held: Consumed on Psychic Terrain and raises the holder’s Special Defense by one stage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm04
gold silver
tm03
red green japan
tm04
crystal
tm04
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
+560 more TMs/HMs
exeggcute's Evolution Chain
Exeggcute Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor when exposed to a Leaf Stone, a transformation marked by the progressive cracking of their shells as they prepare for metamorphosis. The increasing cracks visible on an Exeggcute's shells serve as a visual indicator that evolution is imminent, signaling the moment when the six heads will combine into the distinctive three-headed form of Exeggutor. This evolution is available in standard form across all regions, producing the Grass/Psychic-type Exeggutor. However, trainers who use a Leaf Stone on Exeggcute in the Alola region will instead obtain Alolan Exeggutor, a regional variant that changes the Pokémon's type to Grass/Dragon and dramatically increases its height and physical structure. Both evolutionary paths represent significant stat increases from Exeggcute's modest base stat total of 325, with particular improvements to Attack and Special Attack, allowing the evolved form to become a formidable special attacker in competitive play.
Where to Find
kanto safari zone
kanto
+51 more
kanto route 26
kanto
+18 more
azalea town
johto
+9 more
johto route 38
johto
+18 more
ilex forest
johto
+9 more
kanto route 27
kanto
+18 more
johto route 34
johto
+18 more
johto route 37
johto
+18 more
lake of rage
johto
+18 more
johto route 39
johto
+18 more
johto route 35
johto
+18 more
johto route 36
johto
+18 more
johto route 43
johto
+6 more
johto route 32
johto
+6 more
johto route 29
johto
+6 more
johto route 31
johto
+6 more
johto route 30
johto
+6 more
berry forest
kanto
kalos route 12
kalos
+1 more
azure bay
kalos
+4 more locations in other games
Exeggcute Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Exeggcute inhabits tropical jungles and forests where it thrives among lush vegetation and humid environments. These Pokémon are highly social creatures that always exist in organized clusters of exactly six individuals, with this number being critical to their psychological stability and physical balance. According to Pokédex entries, if even one member becomes separated from the group, the psychic energy bond connecting the six will compel them to rejoin immediately, as fewer than six Exeggcute become nervous and cowardly. The heads attract each other magnetically and constantly spin around one another in a mesmerizing display of coordinated motion. When disturbed, Exeggcute are known to quickly gather and attack in swarms, utilizing their psychokinetic abilities to repel natural predators such as Pidgeotto and Crabrawler. They communicate their needs and coordinate their actions exclusively through their unique telepathic link, making them one of the most fascinating examples of hive-mind behavior in the Pokémon world.
Pokedex Entries
Often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
The heads attract each other and spin around. There must be 6 heads for it to maintain balance.
The shell is very durable. Even if it cracks, it can survive without spilling the contents.
Using telepathy only they can receive, they always form a cluster of six EXEGGCUTE.
If even one is separated from the group, the energy bond between the six will make them rejoin instantly.
This POKéMON consists of six eggs that form a closely knit cluster. The six eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear on the eggs, EXEGGCUTE is close to evolution.
It consists of six eggs that care for each other. The eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear, it is close to evolution.
Even though it appears to be eggs of some sort, it was discovered to be a life- form more like plant seeds.
It is often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Their shells are very durable. Even if they crack, they can survive without spilling their contents.
Using telepathy only they can employ, they always form a cluster of six EXEGGCUTE.
Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Even though it appears to be eggs of some sort, it was discovered to be a life-form more like plant seeds.
This Pokémon consists of six eggs that form a closely knit cluster. The six eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear on the eggs, Exeggcute is close to evolution.
Its six eggs use telepathy to communicate among themselves. It is believed to carry plant genes and the genes of other species.
Six of them form a single Pokémon. Should one of the six be lost, the next morning there will once more be six.
Six of them together form a full-fledged Pokémon. It’s often hunted by Crabrawler, but uses psychokinesis to drive it off.
Although they are the same size as other Exeggcute, the ones produced in Alola are quite heavy. Their shells are packed full.
The heads attract each other and spin around. There must be six heads for it to maintain balance.
Though it may look like it’s just a bunch of eggs, it’s a proper Pokémon. Exeggcute communicates with others of its kind via telepathy, apparently.
These Pokémon get nervous when they’re not in a group of six. The minute even one member of the group goes missing, Exeggcute become cowardly.
Exeggcute Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Exeggcute is a clever portmanteau combining the words 'egg' and 'cute,' perfectly capturing the Pokémon's deceptive appearance as an adorable cluster of egg-like objects. The Japanese name, Tamatama, derives from the word 'tamago' meaning egg, with the repetition emphasizing the multiple components that comprise this single Pokémon. Despite the egg-themed nomenclature and visual design, Exeggcute represents something far more botanical in nature, as it was scientifically determined to be more akin to a cluster of plant seeds rather than actual eggs. The light pink coloring of the shells creates a visually appealing aesthetic that distinguishes Exeggcute from other Generation I Pokémon, while the exposed yellow brain-like structure on one member of the cluster adds an unsettling yet intriguing anatomical detail. This duality between appearance and actual biology makes Exeggcute one of the most conceptually interesting designs from the original 151 Pokémon, challenging players' initial assumptions about what they are observing.
Learnable Moves
Exeggcute can learn 68 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| barrage | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| egg bomb | normal | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| ingrain | grass | Status | — | — | 20 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| moonlight | fairy | Status | — | — | 5 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| poison powder | poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep powder | grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| stun spore | grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
Exeggcute Competitive Battle Guide
Exeggcute's competitive viability is limited by its relatively modest base stat total of 325, with particularly weak offensive stats that include an Attack base of only 40 and Special Attack of 60. However, its respectable defensive profile, featuring a Defense base of 80, provides some survivability that makes it more durable than many other Grass-type Pokémon of its generation. The dual Grass/Psychic typing grants Exeggcute useful resistances to Water, Ground, Grass, and Psychic-type moves, though it carries notable vulnerabilities to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks. Exeggcute's two available abilities offer distinct competitive niches: Chlorophyll doubles its Speed during strong sunlight, transforming it from a sluggish Pokémon into a respectable threat in sun-based team structures, while the hidden ability Harvest provides consistent item recovery by restoring a held berry after each turn, enabling sustained defensive coverage. Competitive usage of Exeggcute is largely confined to its evolved forms, as most serious trainers prefer to use Exeggutor with its superior stat distribution and broader move pool, relegating Exeggcute primarily to team building and breeding purposes rather than direct battling.
Commonly Asked Questions About Exeggcute
What type is Exeggcute?
Exeggcute is a grass and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Exeggcute evolve into?
Exeggcute evolves into exeggutor.
What are Exeggcute's weaknesses?
Exeggcute is weak to flying, poison, bug, ghost, fire, ice and dark type moves.
Where can I find Exeggcute?
Exeggcute can be found in kanto safari zone (kanto), kanto route 26 (kanto) and azalea town (johto) and 21 other locations.
Exeggcute Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Exeggcute has maintained a consistent presence in Pokémon media and fan culture since its introduction in Generation I, appearing in numerous episodes of the animated television series and multiple films. The Pokémon's unique design and conceptual nature as a telepathic cluster of six connected organisms has made it a memorable fixture in the franchise, inspiring countless discussions among fans about the philosophical implications of its existence as a singular Pokémon composed of six distinct parts. Exeggcute features prominently in the Pikachu's Rescue Adventure short film, where the mechanics of its group behavior and the desperate measures it takes to maintain its cluster of six are explored in detail. The species has appeared in various Pokémon trading card game sets since the original Base Set, with its cards often featuring artwork that captures the distinctive circular arrangement of its component heads. Exeggcute's status as an iconic Generation I Pokémon ensures its continued relevance in competitive formats, casual play, and fan communities, where it remains celebrated for its unusual biology and charming visual design that defies conventional Pokémon classification.
Where to Find Exeggcute in Every Pokémon Game
Exeggcute has been available in nearly every mainline Pokémon game since its original introduction in Generation I's Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, where it could be captured in various tropical routes throughout Kanto. The species appeared with Local Pokédex numbers ranging from #0102 in the original games to #0104 in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, and #0105 in HeartGold and SoulSilver, reflecting its inclusion in multiple regional Pokédexes. In more recent generations, Exeggcute received Local Pokédex numbers #0136 in the Coastal Kalos region of X and Y, #0269 in the Alola dex of Sun and Moon, and #0355 in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The Pokémon was featured in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee as #0102, and continues to appear in more modern titles including Sword and Shield, where it received a Local Pokédex number of #0205 in The Isle of Armor DLC and #0003 in The Indigo Disk expansion. With a high capture rate of 90 when using standard Poké Balls at full health, Exeggcute is relatively easy to obtain, making it an accessible option for players seeking to add this unusual Pokémon to their collection.