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Leavanny

Leavanny

BUGGRASS
HP
75
Atk
103
Def
80
SpA
70
SpD
80
Spe
92
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE4x
  • FLYING4x
  • BUG2x
  • ICE2x
  • POISON2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Knock OffDARKPhysical20.0%
  2. Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical18.7%
  3. Triple AxelICEPhysical18.5%
  4. LungeBUGPhysical13.5%

Best Ability / Item

SwarmFocus SashFocus Sash

Leavanny technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    19.98%
  • #2

    Leaf Blade

    GRAPhysical90 BP

    The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and cuts the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    18.73%
  • #3

    Triple Axel

    ICEPhysical20 BP

    A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.

    18.53%
  • #4

    Lunge

    BUGPhysical80 BP

    The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

    13.53%
  • #5

    Sticky Web

    BUGStatus

    The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

    6.27%
  • #6

    Electroweb

    ELESpecial55 BP

    The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.

    6.27%
  • #7

    Pollen Puff

    BUGSpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.

    6.27%
  • #8

    Low Kick

    FIGPhysical

    A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

    5.20%
  • #9

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    5.01%
  • #10

    X-Scissor

    BUGPhysical80 BP

    The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

    0.19%
  • #11

    Other

    0.02%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    54.81%
  • #2

    Jolly 32/7/0/0/0/27

    25.09%
  • #3

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    20.05%
  • #4

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    0.02%
  • #5

    Impish 1/32/11/0/11/11

    0.02%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Swarm

    Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    54.66%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    45.34%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    45.61%
  • #2
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    24.86%
  • #3
    Arcanine-HisuiArcanine-Hisui
    FIRROC
    TeamsBuilder
    11.55%
  • #4
    AltariaAltaria
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.21%
  • #5
    MimikyuMimikyu
    GHOFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.00%
  • #6
    NinetalesNinetales
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    0.36%
  • #7
    ArmarougeArmarouge
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    0.35%
  • #8
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    0.01%
  • #9
    ReuniclusReuniclus
    PSY
    TeamsBuilder
    0.01%
  • #10
    CharizardCharizard
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    0.01%
  • #11

    Other

    0.03%
Meta Discussion

What do you think of Leavanny in the current meta?

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How to use Leavanny in the current VGC format?

**To use Leavanny effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Bug/Grass type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Leavanny appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Leavanny fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Swarm, Focus Sash and Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Knock Off, Leaf Blade, Triple Axel, Lunge, Sticky Web, and Electroweb. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Leavanny has important weaknesses to fire 4x, flying 4x, bug 2x, ice 2x, poison 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Torkoal, Kingambit, Arcanine-Hisui, Altaria, and Mimikyu appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Leavanny. Open the Leavanny teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Leavanny with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leavanny in VGC

What is the best moveset for Leavanny?

The best moveset for Leavanny in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Knock Off, Leaf Blade, Triple Axel, Lunge.

How to counter Leavanny in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Leavanny can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 4x, flying 4x, bug 2x, ice 2x, poison 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Leavanny?

The best item for Leavanny is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Leavanny come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon