Exeggutor Pokémon

Exeggutor is the Coconut Pokémon that was introduced in Generation I. It’s a three-headed Grass and Psychic type Pokémon known for its multiple personalities, that appears in both Kantonian and Alolan forms. Alolan Exeggutor is a Grass and Dragon-type coconut tree Pokémon known for its strong draconic powers. Exeggutor and Alolan Exeggutor are the regional-specific final evolutions of Exeggcute. Exeggutor’s National Pokédex number is 103.

About Exeggutor

Exeggutor Base stats

Alolan Exeggutor Base Stats

Exeggutor Appearance

Exeggutor stands roughly 2 meters tall and looks like a short, thick coconut palm tree with legs. The bark of its torso is brown, and it has three light brown coconuts for heads. Long green leaves extend from its body above its heads like hair and it has no arms although it does have two thick legs that end in large, two-toed claws. Since it has no hands, Exeggutor uses its psychic powers instead to manipulate its environment.

Behavior

Exeggutor thrives in bright forests and sunny grasslands because it needs a lot of exposure to the sun in order to survive. Each of Exeggutor’s heads thinks and acts independently. The combined mental power of Exeggutor’s heads gives it tremendous psychic powers but it also causes problems as sometimes the heads don’t agree. When the heads all want to go in different directions, Exeggutor is unable to move or act. When the heads grow too large, they fall off and become Exeggcute and a new head grows. Exeggutor typically lives a relaxed life alongside others of its kind.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Exeggutor’s high HP and Special Attack make it a formidable special attacker but its below average speed stat makes it tough to utilize. Furthermore, its dual Grass/Psychic typing makes it a good defender against Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Psychic type moves. However, it is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Ice and Ghost type moves, taking twice the normal damage but it takes four times the damage from Bug type moves.

Shiny Exeggutor

Shiny Exeggutor swaps its brown torso and green leaves for a golden torso and red leaves. This swap makes it easy to spot Shiny Exeggutor in Pokémon collections and battles. Furthermore, like all shiny Pokemon, Shiny Exeggutor gains a starry animation upon entering battle, so keep an eye out.

Alolan Exeggutor

Alolan Exeggutor Appearance

Alolan Exeggutor stands roughly 10.9 meters tall and looks like a tall coconut palm tree with legs and a tail. The bark of its torso and long neck is brown, and it has three light brown coconuts for heads. Long green leaves extend from above its heads like hair. It has no arms, and instead uses weak psychic powers to manipulate its environment. Its thick legs end in large, two-toed claws and an Alolan Exeggutor also has a short tail that ends in another coconut head with two short leaves.

Shiny Alolan Exeggutor

Shiny Alolan Exeggutor swaps its brown torso and green leaves for a golden torso and red leaves. The coconut head on its tail and its three heads also see their colour palette change to a off-white colour. This palette swap makes it easy to spot Shiny Alolan Exeggutor in Pokémon collections and battles. It also gains a starry animation upon entering battle.

Alolan Exeggutor Behavior

Alolan Exeggutor thrive in the strong sunlight of the Alola Region. The abundant sunlight allows them to grow to a tremendous height and its extra head acts as a rear guard. Alolan Exeggutor’s increased height has changed the way it adapts to its environment, and it has traded in the bulk of its psychic powers for strong draconic powers.

Strengths and Weaknesses (Alolan Exeggutor)

Alolan Exeggutor’s dual Grass and Dragon typing gives it a good defense against Ground type moves and it takes quarter the normal damage against Water, Electric, and Grass type moves. However, Alolan Exeggutor is weak to Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon and Fairy type moves but takes four times the normal damage from Ice type moves.

Best moveset (Exeggutor)

Exeggutor is a versatile Pokémon that can have a prominent place in competitive teams. It’s important to consider Exeggutor’s Nature and Ability when preparing for competitive battling.

Kantonian Exeggutor

Nature: Modest

Ability: Chlorophyll

Held Item: Life Orb

Kantonian Exeggutor excels as a Sunny Day sweeper or switch-in wallbreaker. While Exeggutor can work as a Sunny Day setter, that role is better left to more defensive Pokémon, freeing up a move slot. A Life Orb, as a held item, powers up damage while Giga Drain provides STAB and recovery. Teleport is great for following up a powerful STAB Leaf Storm, while Psychic deals STAB damage and weakens special walls. Chlorophyll has more utility than Harvest since it can either synchronize with a Sunny Day team or threaten an opponent’s Sunny Day strategy. A Modest nature allows Kantonian Exeggutor to get the most out of its offensive ability by maximizing Special Attack and minimizing Attack.

Alolan Exeggutor

Nature: Quiet

Ability: Frisk

Held Item: Life Orb

Alolan Exeggutor excels as a Trick Room Sweeper. Frisk alerts it to any hazards resulting from foes’ held items, and a Life Orb maximizes its offensive ability. Draco Meteor is a powerful all-out STAB move, while Giga Drain deals STAB damage and provides recovery. Flamethrower functions as coverage against Bug and Steel types. Trick Room allows Alolan Exeggutor to use its low Speed to its advantage. A Quiet nature hinders Alolan Exeggutor’s Speed and boosts its Special Attack to help it sweep under Trick Room.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.

How to catch Exeggutor in Pokemon Go?

Exeggutor and Shiny Exeggutor can be found in the wild and from Field Research, and it was previously available as a Raid Boss. The easiest way to catch Exeggutor is to evolve Exeggcute which evolves into Exeggutor with 50 candies. The fact Exeggcute spawns more in the wild, compared to Exeggutor, makes it easier alongside the fact that its buddy distance is 3km.

How to catch Alolan Exeggutor in Pokemon Go?

Alolan Exeggutor and Shiny Alolan Exeggutor are available in the wild and through Field Research. It was also formerly available as a Raid Boss but it cannot be obtained in Pokémon Go by evolving Exeggcute and thus can only be caught via encounter. Like Exeggcute and Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor also has a buddy distance of 3km.

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Trivia

1. Alolan Exeggutor is the tallest Grass type Pokémon in the Pokédex.
2. Two of Ash’s Pokémon evolved while battling Exeggutor. Charmander evolved into Charmeleon while battling multiple Exeggutor, and Krabby evolved into Kingler during a battle against an Exeggutor.
3. Exeggcute and Exeggutor are the only non-legendary Grass and Dragon type Pokémon in the Pokédex.

FAQs

Why is Alolan Exeggutor a dragon?

Alolan Exeggutor’s design and typing are inspired by the Dracaena genus of trees, which comprises over 100 types of trees, including multiple types of palm trees.

Is Alolan Exeggutor better than Exeggutor?

Alolan Exeggutor has significantly fewer weaknesses but less versatility in terms of its typing, abilities, and moveset.

What types are Exeggutor weak to?

1. Kantonian Exeggutor is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Ghost type moves. But it takes four times the damage against Ice and Bug type moves.
2. Alolan Exeggutor is weak to Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy type moves and takes four times the normal damage from Ice type moves.

Conclusion

Exeggutor was originally an elusive Grass type available only in the Safari Zone, but over the years, it has gained popularity in competitive teams thanks to its powerful moves and abilities. Alolan Exeggutor shocked Pokémon fans with its unique typing and cool appearance, and continues to be a popular option for many players even today. Add Exeggutor and Alolan Exeggutor to your Pokédex today!