Exeggutor is a dual type Psychic and Grass Pokémon which is an excellent counter to Water type Pokémon as well as Fighting type Pokémon. That is why Exeggutor is a good gym defender as Water type Pokémon are common.
Here are the strategies and best move set that is super effective on Exeggutor.
Exeggutor
| Type(s) | Max CP | Base Attack | Base Defense | Base Stamina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Psychic | 2955 | 232 | 164 | 190 |
Which Pokémon is best to take out Exeggutor?
Exeggutor is a dual type Psychic and Grass.
Type super effective against Exeggutor
Note: Bug is double effective against Psychic and Grass so you will deal 1.25² more damage.
Expected Exeggutor’s move set
- The combination of Zen Headbutt and Solar Beam is considered to be the best move set for an Exeggutor that is used for attacking gyms.
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt | Solar Beam |
- The combination of Confusion and Solar Beam is considered to be the best move set for an Exeggutor to defend gyms.
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Confusion | Solar Beam |
Best Pokémon to defeat Exeggutor
1. Charizard
Both of Charizard’s fast attack, Ember and Wing Attack is effective against Grass type and will be super effective against Exeggutor. However, Exeggutor’s Grass type attack, Seed Bomb and Solar Beam deals reduced damage to Charizard.
Best move set for Charizard to defeat Exeggutor
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Wing Attack | Fire Blast |
2. Arcanine
Similar to Charizard, Arcanine is another Fire type Pokémon which reduces damage taken from Grass type. Arcanine’s Fire type attack is super effective against Exeggutor.
Best move set for Arcanine to defeat Exeggutor
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Fire Fang | Fire Blast |
3. Ninetales
Ninetales is a very rare Pokémon that evolves from Vulpix. This elusive Fire type Pokémon is very effective against Exeggutor and similar to the other two Fire Pokémon above, receives reduced damage from Exeggutor’s Grass type attacks.
Best move set for Ninetales to defeat Exeggutor
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Ember | Fire Blast |
4. Flareon
Flareon is a Fire Pokémon that is evolved from an Eevee. Flareon’s Fire attack, Ember and Fire Blast is super effective against Exeggutor. Exeggutor’s Grass type special attack, Seed Bomb and Solar Beam is not effective on Flareon.
Best move set for Flareon to defeat Exeggutor
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Ember | Fire Blast |
5. Magmar
Magmar although does not have high stats like Charizard and Arcanine, is another Fire type Pokémon that is super effective against Exeggutor. Exeggutor’s Grass type attacks like Seed Bomb and Solar Beam is not effective on Magmar and deals reduced damage.
Best move set for Magmar to defeat Exeggutor
| Fast Attack | Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Ember | Fire Blast |
