Leech Seed (move)

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やどりぎのタネMistletoe Seed
Type Grass
Category Status
PP 10(max. 16)
Power —
Accuracy 90%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Smart
Appeal 2♥♥
Jam 2♥♥
Startles all Pokémon that have done their appeals.
Condition Smart
Appeal 0 
Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs.
Condition Clever
Appeal 1
Jamming 0 
Gets the Pokémon pumped up. Helps prevent nervousness, too.

Leech Seed (Japanese:やどりぎのタネMistletoe Seed) is a non-damagingGrass-typemove introduced inGeneration I.

Effect

Main article:Seeding

Leech Seedplants a seed on the target.

Leech Seed is also part of aContest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points ifRototiller was used in the prior turn.

If powered up by aGrassium Z into Z-Leech Seed, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Status
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power
Cooldown 12s
Move wind-up time 20 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
StadPlants a seed on the targetPokémon. The seed slowly drains the target's HP for the attacker.
Stad2Plants a seed on the targetPokémon. It slowly drains the target's HP for the attacker.
GSCSteals HP from the foe on every turn.
RSEPlants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
FRLGA seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn.
ColoXDPlants a seed on the target to steal HP on every turn.
DPPtHGSSPBRA seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
ZAThe user plants seeds that will slowly but continually absorb HP from targets and restore the user's HP.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0001Bulbasaur
MonsterGrass7777777USUM99999
0002Ivysaur
MonsterGrass1, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 99999
0003Venusaur
MonsterGrass1, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 71, 99999
0047Parasect
BugGrass1
0102Exeggcute
GrassGrass2813131111111134101010
0103Exeggutor
GrassGrass111
0103Exeggutor
Exeggutor
Alolan Form

GrassGrass11
0114TangelaGrassGrass39
0152ChikoritaMonsterGrass2314
0153BayleefMonsterGrass2614
0154MeganiumMonsterGrass2614
0187Hoppip
FairyGrass2020222222222219
0188Skiploom
FairyGrass2222242424242420
0189Jumpluff
FairyGrass2222242424242420
0191SunkernGrassGrass1717BW
13B2W2
131313
0192SunfloraGrassGrass1717BW
13B2W2
13131313
0251Celebi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1111115050
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon14
0253GrovyleMonsterDragon14
0254SceptileMonsterDragon14
0270Lotad
Water 1Grass24
0271Lombre
Water 1Grass30
0285ShroomishFairyGrass10131313XY
8ORAS
888
0286Breloom
FairyGrass1, 101, 131, 131, 13XY
1, 8ORAS
1, 81, 81
0315Roselia
FairyGrass2116161616101010
0331CacneaGrassHuman-Like13131313XY
10ORAS
101010
0332Cacturne
GrassHuman-Like13131313XY
10ORAS
101010
0346Cradily
Water 3Water 311
0387TurtwigMonsterGrass292929292929
0388GrotleMonsterGrass323232323232
0389Torterra
MonsterGrass333333333333
0407Roserade
FairyGrass1110
0420CherubiFairyGrass101010102626
0421CherrimFairyGrass1010101, 102828
0459Snover
MonsterGrass35
0460Abomasnow
MonsterGrass35
0470LeafeonFieldField20202020
0492Shaymin
Shaymin
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered191919191919
0495SnivyFieldGrass19191919
0496ServineFieldGrass20202020
0497SerperiorFieldGrass20202020
0511PansageFieldField1616161
0512SimisageFieldField1
0546Cottonee
GrassFairy8883030
0547Whimsicott
GrassFairy11111
0548PetililGrassGrass8882424
0549LilligantGrassGrass11111
0549Lilligant
Lilligant
Hisuian Form

GrassGrass1
0556MaractusGrassGrass12
0585Deerling
Deerling
All forms

FieldField13131313
0586Sawsbuck
Sawsbuck
All forms

FieldField13131313
0650ChespinFieldField15151515
0651QuilladinFieldField15151515
0652Chesnaught
FieldField15151515
0672SkiddoFieldField12121212
0673GogoatFieldField12121212
0708Phantump
GrassAmorphous2323888
0709Trevenant
GrassAmorphous2323118
0710Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous20201616
0711Gourgeist
Gourgeist
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous20201616
0764ComfeyGrassGrass42121
0787Tapu Bulu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered2615
0797Celesteela
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1955
0841Flapple
GrassDragon1212
0842Appletun
GrassDragon1212
0898Calyrex
Calyrex
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered6464
0928Smoliv
GrassGrass34
0929Dolliv
GrassGrass37
0930Arboliva
GrassGrass39
0951CapsakidGrassGrass16
0952Scovillain
GrassGrass16
1001Wo-Chien
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered25
1017Ogerpon
Ogerpon
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0043Oddish
GrassGrass
0046Paras
BugGrass
0100Voltorb
Voltorb
Hisuian Form

MineralMineral
0114TangelaGrassGrass
0152ChikoritaMonsterGrass
0191SunkernGrassGrass
0252TreeckoMonsterDragon
0270Lotad
Water 1Grass
0273SeedotFieldGrass
0357Tropius
MonsterGrass
0455CarnivineGrassGrass
0459Snover
MonsterGrass
0556MaractusGrassGrass
0597Ferroseed
GrassMineral
0755Morelull
GrassGrass
0810GrookeyFieldGrass
0829GossifleurGrassGrass
0906SprigatitoFieldGrass
0946Bramblin
GrassGrass
0948Toedscool
GrassGrass
0951CapsakidGrassGrass
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation III

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0273SeedotFieldGrassMass outbreak -Route 102,117 and120
0274Nuzleaf
FieldGrassMass outbreak -Route 114
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0114TangelaGrassGrassDream World -Pleasant Forest
0270Lotad
Water 1GrassDream World -Pleasant Forest
0357Tropius
MonsterGrassDream World -Windswept Sky
0556MaractusGrassGrassDream World -Rugged Mountain
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VII

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0152ChikoritaMonsterGrassIsland Scan -Route 2SM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0043Oddish
GrassGrassNew York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation III

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0043Oddish
GrassGrassEgg Pokémon Present
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Leech Seed targets the enemy in front, inflicting them withLeech Seed status condition. The afflicted Pokémon loses 10 HPRBTDS / 5 HPGtISMD at the end of every second turn, and 10 HPRBTDS or 5 HPGtISMD will be returned to the Pokémon that inflicted the move. The status lasts for 11-12RBTDS / 6GtISMD turns, or if the Pokémon that used Leech Seed is defeated.Grass-type Pokémon cannot become affected by Leech Seed. This move is affected byMagic Coat.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB--17-100%-FrontEnemyYes
MDTDS--17-100%-FrontEnemyYes
BSL--17-100%-FrontEnemyYes
MDGtI--135095%98%FrontEnemyYes
SMD--133095%98%FrontEnemyYes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Super Smash Bros. series

InSuper Smash Bros. Melee, Leech Seed is one of the random outcomes ofTogepi'sMetronome. All characters within the area of effect will receive a flower on their head that causes 5% damage every few seconds.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

InPokémon Rumble Rush, allstatus moves including Leech Seed could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Leech Seed could be seen as a move used by opposingSunkern.

Leech Seed
Charge time0.74 seconds
Range typeProjectile
TargetEnemy
Additional effectDrains the foe's HP

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts the Leech Seed status on the target. The target's HP is leeched every several turns to restore the user's HP.
MDTDSAfflicts the targeted enemy with a Leech Seed status condition. A Pokémon with the Leech Seed status loses some HP every few turns, which restores the user's HP by the same amount.
BSLてきポケモンを やどりぎじょうたいにかえる やどりぎじょうたいの てきに いっていターンごとに ダメージをあたえ そのぶんの HPが かいふくする
MDGtIIt causes the Leech Seed status condition to an enemy. It drains HP out of the enemy in the Leech Seed status condition.
SMD
MDRTDX
It gives an enemy the Leech Seed status condition.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Sunflora

Lilligant

Gourgeist

Being unaffected
The user plants a seed on the target. The seed slowly drains the target's stamina.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
BulbasaurA seed sprouts from Bulbasaur's bulb, which shoots out to the opponent. When hit, the opponent becomes wrapped in thin vines and leaves that restrain it. The vines and leaves glow red and suck energy from the opponent. Sometimes, the vines have no leaves at all.
Ash's BulbasaurThe Ninja Poké-ShowdownDebut
SkiploomSkiploom shoots one or two seeds from the middle of the flower on top of its head towards the opponent. When hit, the opponent is wrapped in vines that restrain it. The vines glow red and suck energy from the opponent.
Ephraim's SkippyThe Grass RouteNone
ShroomishShroomish shoots multiple seeds from the hole on its head towards the opponent. When the opponent is hit, the seeds sprout vines which wrap around the opponent. The vines glow red and suck energy from the opponent.
Alex's multiple ShroomishTaming of the ShroomishNone
TurtwigTurtwig lowers its head and the sprout on its head releases a brown seed at the opponent. The seed digs into the opponent and sprouts vines which wrap around the opponent and drain its energy.
Gardenia's TurtwigThe Grass-type is Always Greener!None
SunfloraSunflora releases two brown seeds from the back of its head at the opponent. When the seeds hit the opponent, the seeds sprout vines and wrap up the opponent.
Nando's SunfloraThe Secret Sphere of Influence!None
LilligantLilligant releases one giant seed from her head at the opponent.
Mona's LilligantetteBeauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!None
PumpkabooPumpkaboo shoots several seeds from its mouth into the ground. The seeds immediately grow into vines that latch onto a target and drain them of their energy. When a Grass-type Pokémon is seeded, the target is still bound by the roots, but they are a dull gray-brown color, and it is unaffected by the energy draining.
Jessie's PumpkabooThe Bamboozling Forest!None
GogoatGogoat fires multiple seeds at the opponent. The seeds immediately grow into vines that bind the opponent, or Gogoat fires a seed from its mouth into the ground. The seed immediately grows into vines that latch onto a target and drain them of their energy.
Ramos's GogoatThawing an Icy Panic!None
TreeckoTreecko fires multiple seeds from its mouth into the ground. The seed immediately grows into vines that latch onto a target and drain them of their energy.
Sawyer's TreeckoA Fashionable Battle!None
GourgeistGourgeist shoots several seeds from its mouth into the ground. The seeds immediately grow into vines that latch onto a target and drain them of their energy. When a Grass-type Pokémon is seeded, the target is still bound by the roots, but they are a dull gray-brown color, and it is unaffected by the energy draining.
Jessie's GourgeistA Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?None

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer


Whimsicott

Effect
A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
WhimsicottWhimsicott shoots a light-green seed at the opponent. The seed immediately grow into vines that latch onto a target and drain them of their energy.
A Lass's WhimsicottPokémon Masters Animated TrailerNone

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Bulbasaur


A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
BulbasaurBulbasaur releases a seed at the opponent from the bulb on its back. When the seed hits it, it sprouts vines that tie up the opponent.
Ash's BulbasaurWelcome to the Big LeaguesDebut

Pokémon Adventures


Ivysaur

Bulbasaur

Sceptile

Deerling
A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
BulbasaurBulbasaur releases a seed at the opponent from the bulb on its back. When the seed hits it, it sprouts vines that tie up the opponent.
Red's SaurGyarados Splashes In!Debut
IvysaurIvysaur releases a seed at the opponent from the flower bulb on its back. When the seed hits it, it sprouts vines that tie up the opponent.
Red's SaurKalling KadabraNone
JumpluffJumpluff holds its arms above its head and releases a stream of cotton from the cotton puffs on its head and arms at the opponent. The cotton sticks to the opponent and sprout vines that ties up the opponent.
Eusine's JumpluffGreat GirafarigNone
SceptileSceptile touches the opponent with the tip of its tail, releasing a seed from it and planting it onto the opponent. The seed sprouts into vines that wrap around the opponent's body and absorbs its energy, or a vine with leaves on it sprouts from one of the seeds on Sceptile's back and wraps themselves around the opponent, draining its energy.
Emerald's SceptileGotcha Where I Wantcha, GlalieNone
DeerlingDeerling shoots multiple seeds from the flower on its head at the opponent.
White's DarleneA Stormy Time in the Battle SubwayNone

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Cherubi


The user spits out seeds which drains the foe's health.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
CherubiCherubi spits out multiple seeds which attaches onto a Pokémon that was sent out on the opponent's side of the field, touching the ground.
Gardenia's CherubiWin with Teamwork!!Debut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Celebi


The user shots out vines.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
CelebiVines sprout out of Celebi's back and wrap around the opponent.
A wild CelebiGDZ75Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Though Leech Seed cannot affectGrass-type Pokémon in the games, Grass-type Pokémon have been affected in theanimated series.
  • Despite the origin of its Japanese name being a parasite that attaches itself to a host plant and absorbs nutrients, Leech Seed cannot affect Grass-type Pokémon.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese寄生種子Geisāng Júngjí*[specify]
寄生樹種子Geisāngsyuh Júngjí*[specify]
Mandarin寄生種子 / 寄生种子Jìshēng Zhǒngzǐ
CzechPijavičí semínko
DanishIglefrø
DutchOnttrek HP
Onttrek IP (onlyBulbasaur (Base Set 44))
FinnishIilisiemen (season 1)
Imusiemen (Gold and Silver series)
Loissiemen (Ruby and Sapphire series)
FrenchVampigraine
GermanEgelsamen
GreekΠαρασιτικόσποροςParasitikósporos
Hindiलीच का बीजLeech Ka Beej
लिपटने वाली बेलLipatne Wali Bayl
ItalianParassiseme
Korean씨뿌리기Ssippurigi
NorwegianSnyltefrø
PolishPnącze Mocy*
Wysysające Nasionko*
Ziarno Pnącza*
PortugueseBrazilSemente Sanguessuga (XY073–present,Unleashed–present, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Semente de Morte (Diamond & PearlSecret Wonders)
Semente da Morte (Base Set)
Sanguessuga (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Chupa-Vidas (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
PortugalSemente Sanguessuga
RomanianSămânța Parazit
SerbianSemenka pijavica
SpanishDrenadoras
SwedishBlodigelfrö
Blodigelsfrö
TurkishParazit Tohum
VietnameseHạt Mầm Kí Sinh
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