smoliv
Generation IX · #0928 — Olive Pokémon
Smoliv is a dual-type Grass/Normal Pokémon that was introduced in Generation IX, claiming the National Pokédex number #928. This tiny Olive Pokémon, standing only 0.3 meters tall and weighing a mere 6.5 kilograms, represents the first stage in a three-stage evolutionary line that culminates in the powerful Arboliva. With a base stat total of 260, Smoliv is clearly designed as an early-game Pokémon with modest combat capabilities, featuring a Special Attack stat of 58 as its highest stat. Its relatively high catch rate of 255 makes it an easy Pokémon to encounter and capture in the wild, making it an accessible choice for trainers beginning their journey through the Paldea region.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
6.5kg
Category
Olive Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
legs
Abilities
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.
Smoliv Biology & Physical Characteristics
Smoliv is a small, round Pokémon with an appearance closely resembling a green olive. Its body is predominantly green with a rotund shape supported by two stubby, underdeveloped legs that emphasize its small stature. The most distinctive feature of Smoliv is the yellow fruit with a hole positioned on top of its head, surrounded by a few leaves that give it a botanical appearance. Inside this fruit, Smoliv stores concentrated oil derived from nutrients it gathers through photosynthesis, creating a biological reservoir that allows this Pokémon to survive for up to an entire week without consuming food or water. This remarkable metabolic adaptation makes Smoliv remarkably self-sufficient despite its diminutive size. The oil stored within Smoliv's head fruit possesses a bitter and astringent quality potent enough to cause involuntary flinching in those who taste it, rendering it completely unsuitable for human consumption and serving as a defense mechanism against potential threats.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Smoliv Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Smoliv exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio with 50% of individuals being male and 50% being female, allowing for equal breeding opportunities regardless of which gender a trainer's specimen happens to be. The species belongs to the Grass Egg Group, meaning it can only breed with other Pokémon belonging to this egg group or with Ditto, which can breed with any species. Smoliv's breeding cycle requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel depending on various in-game factors, making it relatively quick to obtain eggs from this species compared to many others. Upon hatching, Smoliv begins its life with a base friendship value of 50, placing it at the neutral midpoint of potential friendship values and requiring trainer effort to develop strong bonds with the newly hatched Pokémon.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm09
ruby sapphire
tm09
firered leafgreen
tm09
emerald
tm09
diamond pearl
tm09
xd
tm11
platinum
tm11
xd
tr65
sword shield
tm02
scarlet violet
tm159
scarlet violet
tm193
scarlet violet
tm09
platinum
tm11
diamond pearl
tm11
x y
tr59
sword shield
tm81
scarlet violet
+211 more TMs/HMs
smoliv's Evolution Chain
Smoliv Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Smoliv begins its evolutionary journey at level 25 when it transforms into Dolliv, its more robust middle evolution. The evolutionary chain continues at level 35, when Dolliv evolves into Arboliva, a significantly more powerful Pokémon that represents the fully mature form of this line. Both Smoliv and its evolved forms share the Grass/Normal typing throughout their entire evolutionary progression, maintaining consistency in type matchups and move pools while gaining substantially improved stats. Arboliva, the final evolution, sees dramatic increases across all stat categories, transforming the fragile Smoliv into a competitive special attacker with significantly enhanced defensive capabilities. Notably, Smoliv and its evolutionary line are the only known Pokémon capable of naturally learning the move Terrain Pulse through leveling up, making this line unique in its access to this particular move and establishing them as specialists in terrain manipulation.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Smoliv Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Smoliv displays a preference for dry and sunny climates where it can dedicate much of its time to sunbathing, using the sun's rays to fuel its photosynthetic processes and generate the oil it stores for sustenance. When startled or attacked by a potential predator or rival Pokémon, Smoliv employs a defensive strategy of shooting its bitter oil from the fruit atop its head to slow down its aggressor, creating an opportunity for this slow Pokémon to escape with its meager speed stat of 30. This behavior pattern demonstrates an evolutionary adaptation toward evasion rather than direct confrontation, reflecting Smoliv's position as a vulnerable early-stage Pokémon. The species tends to inhabit sunny grasslands and rocky areas where sunlight is abundant, allowing it to maintain its energy reserves through consistent exposure to direct light.
Pokedex Entries
It protects itself from enemies by emitting oil from the fruit on its head. This oil is bitter and astringent enough to make someone flinch.
This Pokémon converts nutrients into oil, which it stores in the fruit on its head. It can easily go a whole week without eating or drinking.
Smoliv Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Smoliv is a straightforward portmanteau combining 'small' with 'olive,' directly referencing both its diminutive size and its primary inspiration as the Olive Pokémon. The Japanese name Minive follows a similar construction, with 'mini' indicating smallness and the second syllable evoking its olive-like characteristics. The design itself draws extensive inspiration from the botanical structure of an olive fruit and plant, with the yellow fruit on its head serving as a creative interpretation of how an actual olive might appear if it possessed biological agency and sentience. The overall aesthetic intentionally evokes a young, underdeveloped olive tree or plant, complete with leaves surrounding the central fruit and a body structure that mirrors the organic curves of an actual olive. This design philosophy extends through the entire evolutionary line, with each successive form becoming increasingly tree-like and botanically complex, eventually resulting in Arboliva's large, mature olive tree appearance that stands in stark contrast to Smoliv's embryonic form.
Learnable Moves
Smoliv can learn 36 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| solar blade | grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 |
| strength sap | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| terrain pulse | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Smoliv Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Smoliv functions almost exclusively as a early-game encounter and temporary team member rather than a viable competitive threat, as its base stat total of 260 ranks it among the weakest Pokémon available. Its highest stat, Special Attack at 58, remains underwhelming even when invested with training effort and beneficial nature, while its abysmal Speed stat of 30 virtually guarantees that Smoliv will move last in most encounters. The species does possess access to useful moves including Seed Bomb, Energy Ball, and the unique Terrain Pulse, providing offensive coverage in special attack-based movesets. Smoliv's abilities present interesting potential in niche strategies: Early Bird provides relief from sleep status conditions, while the hidden ability Harvest offers a 50% chance to restore consumed Berries each turn if no other item is held, enabling potential defensive strategies through item recycling. However, these abilities cannot compensate for Smoliv's overall stat deficiency, and competitive players universally upgrade to Dolliv or Arboliva as soon as possible when building functional teams.
Commonly Asked Questions About Smoliv
What type is Smoliv?
Smoliv is a grass and normal type Pokemon.
What does Smoliv evolve into?
Smoliv evolves into dolliv, then into arboliva.
What are Smoliv's weaknesses?
Smoliv is weak to fighting, flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Smoliv Cultural Impact & Franchise History
As a Generation IX Pokémon debuting in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Smoliv represents the modern era of Pokémon design that emphasizes increasingly detailed botanical and naturalistic inspirations. The species has resonated with players who appreciate food-inspired and plant-based Pokémon designs, fitting into a lineage that includes other fruit and vegetable-themed creatures while maintaining its own unique identity through the olive fruit aesthetic. Smoliv's design philosophy of creating a sentient, mobile version of an inanimate natural object has proven popular among players and has generated fan discussion about creative design approaches in newer Pokémon generations. The inclusion of Smoliv in the foundational Pokédex of Paldea establishes it as part of the canonical roster that defines Generation IX, and its three-stage evolution line represents complete representation within a single generation, avoiding the fragmentation seen in some other Pokémon families.
Where to Find Smoliv in Every Pokémon Game
Smoliv is exclusively available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it appears in the Paldea region with the Pokédex number 084. The species is readily encountered in the wild with its high catch rate of 255, making it one of the easiest Pokémon to capture when encountered, particularly during the early stages of gameplay. Its availability in the overworld of Scarlet and Violet, combined with its low level requirements for evolution, makes Smoliv an ideal choice for new players looking to build their team with accessible Pokémon from the earliest routes. The species has not yet appeared in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and its appearance in other side games remains limited, keeping it primarily tied to the mainline Scarlet and Violet experience where it was introduced.