nuzleaf

Nuzleaf is a dual-type Grass/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Grass/Dark

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
• Early Bird: The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
• Pickpocket (Hidden Ability): Steals an item when hit by another Pokémon.

Physical Characteristics:

• Nuzleaf resembles a humanoid plant with a brown, wooden body.
• It has a long pointed nose and a leaf sprouting from the top of its head.
• Its face is light brown, and it has a mischievous smile.
• Its limbs are slender, with hands that resemble leaves and feet that are bare.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Nuzleaf is known to dwell in temperate forests, where it lives in treetop nests.
• It is a mischievous Pokémon, often playing practical jokes on people and other Pokémon.
• The sound of its leaf can be used to frighten foes or communicate with its kind.
• Despite its playful nature, it becomes serious when protecting its territory.

In Battle:

• Nuzleaf is versatile in battle, utilizing both physical and special moves.
• Notable moves include Leaf Blade, Dark Pulse, and Extrasensory.
• It excels in sunny weather, where its Chlorophyll ability boosts its speed.
• Strong against Psychic and Ghost types due to its Dark type.
• Vulnerable to Bug, Fire, Ice, Fighting, and Flying types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Seedot starting at level 14.
• Evolves into Shiftry when exposed to a Leaf Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Nuzleaf is based on the concept of a tengu, a mythological creature with a penchant for tricks.
• Its name is a combination of "nuzzle" and "leaf," reflecting its playful and plant-like nature.
• In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Nuzleaf plays a significant role as a character in the storyline.

By understanding Nuzleaf's characteristics, abilities, and behavior, trainers can better utilize its strengths and prepare for its weaknesses in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Firered: They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of NUZLEAF’s grass flute fills listeners with dread.
• Leafgreen: They live in holes bored in large trees. The sound of NUZLEAF’s grass flute fills listeners with dread.
• Diamond: The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
• Pearl: The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
• Platinum: The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
• Heartgold: It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
• Soulsilver: It lives deep in forests. With the leaf on its head, it makes a flute whose song makes listeners uneasy.
• Black: The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
• White: The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
• Black-2: The sound of its grass flute makes its listeners uneasy. It lives deep in forests.
• 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.