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{{MoveInfobox|
{{MoveInfobox
n=73 |
|n=73
name=Leech Seed |
|name=Leech Seed
jname=やどりぎのタネ |
|jname=やどりぎのタネ
jtrans=Mistletoe Seed |
|jtranslit=Yadorigi no Tane
desc=A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. |
|jtrans=Mistletoe Seed
type=Grass |
|gameimage=Leech Seed IX.png
damagecategory=Status |
|gameimage2=Leech Seed IX 2.png
basepp=10 |
|gameimagewidth=300
maxpp=16 |
|type=Grass
power=— |
|damagecategory=Status
accuracy=90 |
|basepp=10
bdesc=??? |
|maxpp=16
category=Smart |
|power=—
appeal=2 |
|accuracy=90
jam=2 |
|gen=I
cdesc=??? |
|category=Smart
appealsc=0 |
|appeal=2
scdesc=Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs. |
|jam=2
pokefordex=leech+seed |
|cdesc=Startles all Pokémon that have done their appeals.
touches=no |
|appealsc=0
protect=yes |
|scdesc=Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs.
magiccoat=yes |
|category6=Clever
snatch=no |
|appeal6=1
brightpowder=yes |
|jam6=0
kingsrock=no |
|cdesc6=Gets the Pokémon pumped up. Helps prevent nervousness, too.
flag7=no |
|touches=no
flag8=no |
|protect=yes
sound=no |
|magiccoat=yes
footnotes= }}
|snatch=no
'''Leech Seed''' (Japanese: '''やどりぎのタネ''' ''Mistletoe Seed'') is a slightly inaccurate non-damaging {{t|Grass}}-type move introduced in [[Generation I]].
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Leech Seed''' (Japanese: '''やどりぎのタネ''' ''{{wp|Mistletoe}} Seed'') is a non-damaging {{type|Grass}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]].


=Effect=
==Effect==
==[[Generation I]]==
{{main|Seeding}}


Leech Seed plants a seed on the opponent. At the end of each of its turns that it is under the
Leech Seed [[seeding|plants a seed]] on the target.
effect of Leech Seed, 1/16th of the opponent's HP will be drained, and the same amount of HP
will be restored to your active pokémon (even if it was not the Pokémon that originally used
the attack). Recurrent Leech Seed draining will not occur if the seeded Pokémon knocks out an
opponent. Unlike other types of damage, the recurrent damage done by Leech Seed can exceed the
opponent's current HP.


If the opponent has less than 16 HP, Leech Seed will drain 1 HP per turn. Leech Seed draining
Leech Seed is also part of a [[Contest combination|Contest Spectacular combination]], with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if {{m|Rototiller}} was used in the prior turn.
will occur even if the seeded Pokémon knocks itself out with crash damage, recoil damage, or
self-inflicted confusion damage, or by making a {{m|Substitute}} before the end of its turn. Draining
from Leech Seed is done after continuing partial trapping damage and recurrent poison or burn
damage. Leech Seed can be removed by {{m|Haze}} or switching. If the opponent is seeded during a
round that it switches in, it will take recurrent damage during that round, but only if its
speed is less than or equal to the user's speed.


If the opponent is also under the effect of {{m|Toxic}}, Leech Seed will increase the N value of
If powered up by a [[Grassium Z]] into Z-Leech Seed, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.
of Toxic by 1 per turn. If the current HP of the recipient of Leech Seed's HP-restoring effect
is greater than its maximum HP, its current HP will be set equal to its maximum HP.


Leech Seed will not work against grass types.
==Description==
{{movedesc|Grass}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|Plants a seed on the target Pokémon. The seed slowly drains the target's HP for the attacker.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|Plants a seed on the target <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It slowly drains the target's HP for the attacker.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Steals HP from the foe on every turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Plants a seed on the target to steal HP on every turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


In Stadium, Leech Seed will not work against a substitute.
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Grass|g7=2|g8=2}}
{{Moveentry/11|0001|Bulbasaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|7|7|7|7|7|7|7{{sup/7|USUM}}|9|9|9|9}}
{{Moveentry/11|0002|Ivysaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 9|9|9|9}}
{{Moveentry/11|0003|Venusaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|1, 9|9|9|9}}
{{Moveentry/11|0047|Parasect|type=Bug|type2=Grass|2|Bug|Grass|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|1||−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0102|Exeggcute|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|28|13|13|11|11|11|11|34|10|10|10}}
{{Moveentry/11|0103|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|−|−|−|−|−||1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0103|formsig=A|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|1|Grass|Grass|form=Alolan Form|||||||−|−|1||1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|39|−|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||−|−|−|−|−|−|||−|23}}
{{Moveentry/11|0153|Bayleef|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||−|−|−|−|−|−|||−|26}}
{{Moveentry/11|0154|Meganium|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||−|−|−|−|−|−|||−|26}}
{{Moveentry/11|0187|Hoppip|type=Grass|type2=Flying|2|Fairy|Grass||20|20|22|22|22|22|||22|19}}
{{Moveentry/11|0188|Skiploom|type=Grass|type2=Flying|2|Fairy|Grass||22|22|24|24|24|24|||24|20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0189|Jumpluff|type=Grass|type2=Flying|2|Fairy|Grass||22|22|24|24|24|24|||24|20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0191|Sunkern|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass||−|−|17|17{{sup/5|BW}}<br>13{{sup/5|B2W2}}|13|13|||13|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0192|Sunflora|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass||−|−|17|17{{sup/5|BW}}<br>13{{sup/5|B2W2}}|13|13|||13|13}}
{{Moveentry/11|0251|Celebi|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||1|1|1|1|1|1||50|50}}
{{Moveentry/11|0270|Lotad|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass|||−|−|−|−|−||−|−|24}}
{{Moveentry/11|0271|Lombre|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass|||−|−|−|−|−||−|−|30}}
{{Moveentry/11|0285|Shroomish|type=Grass|2|Fairy|Grass|||10|13|13|13{{sup/6|XY}}<br>8{{sup/6|ORAS}}|8|||8|8}}
{{Moveentry/11|0286|Breloom|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|2|Fairy|Grass|||1, 10|1, 13|1, 13|1, 13{{sup/6|XY}}<br>1, 8{{sup/6|ORAS}}|1, 8|||1, 8|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0315|Roselia|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Fairy|Grass|||21|16|16|16|16||10|10}}
{{Moveentry/11|0331|Cacnea|type=Grass|2|Grass|Human-Like|||13|13|13|13{{sup/6|XY}}<br>10{{sup/6|ORAS}}|10|||10|10}}
{{Moveentry/11|0332|Cacturne|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Grass|Human-Like|||13|13|13|13{{sup/6|XY}}<br>10{{sup/6|ORAS}}|10|||10|10}}
{{Moveentry/11|0346|Cradily|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3|||−|−|−|−|−||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0387|Turtwig|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||||29|29|29|29|||29|29}}
{{Moveentry/11|0388|Grotle|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass||||32|32|32|32|||32|32}}
{{Moveentry/11|0389|Torterra|type=Grass|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Grass||||33|33|33|33|||33|33}}
{{Moveentry/11|0407|Roserade|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Fairy|Grass||||−|−|−|−||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0420|Cherubi|type=Grass|2|Fairy|Grass||||10|10|10|10||26|26}}
{{Moveentry/11|0421|Cherrim|type=Grass|2|Fairy|Grass||||10|10|10|1, 10||28|28}}
{{Moveentry/11|0470|Leafeon|type=Grass|1|Field|Field||||−|−|−|−||20|20|20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0492|Shaymin|type=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms||||19|19|19|19|||19|19}}
{{Moveentry/11|0495|Snivy|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|||||19|19|19||||19}}
{{Moveentry/11|0496|Servine|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|||||20|20|20||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0497|Serperior|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|||||20|20|20||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0511|Pansage|type=Grass|1|Field|Field|||||16|16|16|}}
{{Moveentry/11|0546|Cottonee|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|2|Grass|Fairy|||||8|8|8||30||30}}
{{Moveentry/11|0547|Whimsicott|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|2|Grass|Fairy|||||1|1|1||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0548|Petilil|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||||8|8|8||24||24}}
{{Moveentry/11|0549|Lilligant|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||||1|1|1||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0549|formsig=H|Lilligant|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|1|Grass|Grass|form=Hisuian Form|||||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0556|Maractus|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||||−|−|−||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0585|Deerling|type=Normal|type2=Grass|1|Field|Field|form=All forms|||||13|13|13||||13}}
{{Moveentry/11|0586|Sawsbuck|type=Normal|type2=Grass|1|Field|Field|form=All forms|||||13|13|13||||13}}
{{Moveentry/11|0650|Chespin|type=Grass|1|Field|Field||||||15|15||||15|}}
{{Moveentry/11|0651|Quilladin|type=Grass|1|Field|Field||||||15|15||||15}}
{{Moveentry/11|0652|Chesnaught|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field||||||15|15||||15}}
{{Moveentry/11|0672|Skiddo|type=Grass|1|Field|Field||||||12|12||||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0673|Gogoat|type=Grass|1|Field|Field||||||12|12||||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0708|Phantump|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|2|Grass|Amorphous||||||23|23||8||8}}
{{Moveentry/11|0709|Trevenant|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|2|Grass|Amorphous||||||23|23||1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0710|Pumpkaboo|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|form=All forms||||||20|20||16}}
{{Moveentry/11|0711|Gourgeist|type=Ghost|type2=Grass|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|form=All forms||||||20|20||16}}
{{Moveentry/11|0764|Comfey|type=Fairy|1|Grass|Grass|||||||4||21||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0787|Tapu Bulu|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||26||15}}
{{Moveentry/11|0797|Celesteela|type=Steel|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||19||55}}
{{Moveentry/11|0841|Flapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||||12||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0842|Appletun|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|||||||||12||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0898|Calyrex|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|||||||||64||64}}
{{Moveentry/11|0928|Smoliv|type=Grass|type2=Normal|1|Grass|Grass|||||||||||34}}
{{Moveentry/11|0929|Dolliv|type=Grass|type2=Normal|1|Grass|Grass|||||||||||37}}
{{Moveentry/11|0930|Arboliva|type=Grass|type2=Normal|1|Grass|Grass|||||||||||39}}
{{Moveentry/11|1001|Wo-Chien|type=Dark|type2=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|1017|Ogerpon|type=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|||||||||||1}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|11}}
 
===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Grass|Egg Move|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2}}
{{Moveentry/9|0043|Oddish|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|−|−|−|−|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0046|Paras|type=Bug|type2=Grass|2|Bug|Grass|−|−|−|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0100|formsig=H|Voltorb|type=Electric|type2=Grass|1|Mineral|Mineral|form=Hisuian Form|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0191|Sunkern|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0252|Treecko|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0270|Lotad|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0273|Seedot|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0357|Tropius|type=Grass|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Grass||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0455|Carnivine|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||✔|✔|✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0459|Snover|type=Grass|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Grass|||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0556|Maractus|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass||||✔|✔|✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/9|0597|Ferroseed|type=Grass|type2=Steel|2|Grass|Mineral||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0755|Morelull|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|1|Grass|Grass||||||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0810|Grookey|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|||||||✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0829|Gossifleur|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0906|Sprigatito|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0946|Bramblin|type=Grass|type2=Ghost|1|Grass|Grass|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0948|Toedscool|type=Ground|type2=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0951|Capsakid|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||||||||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|9}}
 
===Special move===
====[[Generation III]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0273|Seedot|type=Grass|2|Field|Grass|[[Mass outbreak]] - {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|117|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0274|Nuzleaf|type1=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Field|Grass|[[Mass outbreak]] - {{rt|114|Hoenn}}}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|1}}
 
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0270|Lotad|type=Water|type2=Grass|2|Water 1|Grass|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0357|Tropius|type=Grass|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Grass|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Windswept Sky}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0556|Maractus|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|1}}
 
====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} - {{rt|2|Alola}}{{sup/7|SM}}}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|1}}
 
===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0043|Oddish|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|{{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)|Leech Seed Oddish|New York Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|1}}
 
====[[Generation III]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Grass}}
{{Moveentry/1|0043|Oddish|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|{{DL|List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)|Oddish|Egg Pokémon Present}}}}
{{Movefoot|Grass|1}}
 
==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
Leech Seed targets the enemy in front, inflicting them with {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|Leech Seed}} status condition. The afflicted Pokémon loses 10 HP{{sup/md|RB}}{{sup/md|TDS}} / 5 HP{{sup/md|GTI}}{{sup/md|SMD}} at the end of every second turn, and 10 HP{{sup/md|RB}}{{sup/md|TDS}} or 5 HP{{sup/md|GTI}}{{sup/md|SMD}} will be returned to the Pokémon that inflicted the move. The status lasts for 11-12{{sup/md|RB}}{{sup/md|TDS}} / 6{{sup/md|GTI}}{{sup/md|SMD}} turns, or if the Pokémon that used Leech Seed is defeated. {{type|Grass}} Pokémon cannot become affected by Leech Seed. This move is affected by {{m|Magic Coat}}.
 
{{Template:MDMoveheader|type=grass}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=RB|pp=17|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pp=17|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pp=17|acc=100%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pp=13|ppmax=50|acc=95%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pp=13|ppmax=30|acc=95%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{Template:MDMovefoot|type=grass|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}
 
===[[Super Smash Bros.]] series===
In [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], Leech Seed is one of the random outcomes of {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Metronome}}. All characters within the area of effect will receive a flower on their head that causes 5% damage every few seconds.


=Learnset=
==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
==[[Generation I]]==
In {{g|Rumble Rush}}, all [[status move]]s 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 opposing {{p|Sunkern}}.<!--any other opposing Pokémon?-->
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
 
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{RumbleRushOtherAttack|move=Leech Seed|type=Grass
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=6}}">
|charge=0.74
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} at Lv.7
|range=Projectile
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.--
|target=Enemy
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.7
|effect=Drains the foe's HP}}
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.--
 
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.7
===Description===
* {{p|Exeggcute}} at Lv.28
{{movedesc|Grass}}
</div></div>
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts the Leech Seed status on the target. The target's HP is leeched every several turns to restore the user's HP.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Afflicts 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.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|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|Afflicts 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}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It causes the Leech Seed status condition to an enemy. It drains HP out of the enemy in the Leech Seed status condition.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}<br/>{{gameabbrevmd|RTDX}}|It gives an enemy the Leech Seed status condition.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{moveanime|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=The user plants a seed on the target. The seed slowly drains the target's stamina|image1=Mona Lilligant Leech Seed.png|image1p=Lilligant|image2=Jessie Gourgeist Leech Seed.png|image2p=Gourgeist|image3=Nando Sunflora Leech Seed.png|image3p=Sunflora|image4=Jessie Pumpkaboo Leech Seed 3.png|image4p=Being unaffected}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=001|pkmn=Bulbasaur|method=A 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Ash's Bulbasaur|startcode=EP032|startname=The Ninja Poké-Showdown|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=188|pkmn=Skiploom|method=Skiploom 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Ephraim|user1=Ephraim's Skippy|startcode=EP178|startname=The Grass Route}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=285|pkmn=Shroomish|method=Shroomish 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Alex (AG009)|user1=Alex's multiple Shroomish|startcode=AG009|startname=Taming of the Shroomish}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=387|pkmn=Turtwig|method=Turtwig 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Gardenia|user1=Gardenia's Turtwig|startcode=DP031|startname=The Grass-type is Always Greener!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=192|pkmn=Sunflora|method=Sunflora 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Nando|user1=Nando's Sunflora|startcode=DP036|startname=The Secret Sphere of Influence!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=549|pkmn=Lilligant|method=Lilligant releases one giant seed from her head at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Mona|user1=Mona's Lilligantette|startcode=BW098|startname=Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=710|pkmn=Pumpkaboo|method=Pumpkaboo 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Jessie's Pumpkaboo|startcode=XY011|startname=The Bamboozling Forest!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=673|pkmn=Gogoat|method=Gogoat 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Ramos|user1=Ramos's Gogoat|startcode=XY057|startname=Thawing an Icy Panic!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=252|pkmn=Treecko|method=Treecko 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Sawyer's Treecko|startcode=XY073|startname=A Fashionable Battle!}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=711|pkmn=Gourgeist|method=Gourgeist 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.}}
{{movebtm|type=grass|user=Jessie's Gourgeist|startcode=XY082|startname=A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?}}
 
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
{{moveanime|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe.|image1=Lass Whimsicott Masters Leech Seed.png|image1p=Whimsicott|image2=Brock Onix Masters Trailer.png|image2p=Effect}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=547|pkmn=Whimsicott|method=Whimsicott 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.}}
{{movebtm|type=grass|user=Lass (Trainer class)|user1=A Lass's Whimsicott|startcode=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer}}
 
==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{movemanga|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.|image1=Ash Bulbasaur Leech Seed EToP.png|image1p=Bulbasaur}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=001|pkmn=Bulbasaur|method=Bulbasaur 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.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=grass|user=Ash's Bulbasaur|startcode=ET12|startname=Welcome to the Big Leagues|notes=Debut}}
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.|image1=Saur Bulbasaur Leech Seed.png|image1p=Bulbasaur|image2=Emerald Sceptile Leech Seed.png|image2p=Sceptile|image3=Saur Ivysaur Leech Seed.png|image3p=Ivysaur|image4=White Darlene Leech Seed.png|image4p=Deerling}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=001|pkmn=Bulbasaur|method=Bulbasaur 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Saur|user1=Red's Saur|startcode=PS006|startname=Gyarados Splashes In!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=002|pkmn=Ivysaur|method=Ivysaur 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Saur|user1=Red's Saur|startcode=PS027|startname=Kalling Kadabra}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=189|pkmn=Jumpluff|method=Jumpluff 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Eusine|user1=Eusine's Jumpluff|startcode=PS129|startname=Great Girafarig}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=254|pkmn=Sceptile|method=Sceptile 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.}}
{{movemid|type=grass|user=Emerald's Sceptile|startcode=PS307|startname=Gotcha Where I Wantcha, Glalie}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=585S|pkmn=Deerling|method=Deerling shoots multiple seeds from the flower on its head at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=grass|user=White (Adventures)|user1=White's Darlene|startcode=PS490|startname=A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway}}
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{movemanga|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=The user spits out seeds which drains the foe's health.|image1=Gardenia Cherubi Leech Seed DPA.png|image1p=Cherubi}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=420|pkmn=Cherubi|method=Cherubi spits out multiple seeds which attaches onto a Pokémon that was sent out on the opponent's side of the field, touching the ground.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=grass|user=Gardenia|user1=Gardenia's Cherubi|startcode=DPA04|startname=Win with Teamwork!!|notes=Debut}}
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
{{movemanga|type=grass|exp=yes|gen=The user shots out vines.|image1=Celebi Leech Seed GDZ.png|image1p=Celebi}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=251|pkmn=Celebi|method=Vines sprout out of Celebi's back and wrap around the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=grass|user=Celebi (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Celebi|startcode=GDZ75|notes=Debut}}
 
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=grass
|genI=Leech Seed I
|genII=Leech Seed II
|genIII=Leech Seed III
|genIV=Leech Seed IV
}}
{{Movegen
|type=grass
|genV=Leech Seed V
|genVI=Leech Seed VI
|SMUSUM=Leech Seed VII
|SMUSUM2=Leech Seed VII 2
|LGPE=Leech Seed PE
|LGPE2=Leech Seed PE 2
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Grass
|genVIII=Leech Seed VIII
|genVIII2=Leech Seed VIII 2
}}


==[[Generation II]]==
===Side series games===
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{Movegen
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
|type=Grass
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=10}}">
|Stad=Leech Seed Stadium
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} at Lv.7
|Stad2=Leech Seed Stad2
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.--
|Colo=Leech Seed Colo
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.7
|XD=Leech Seed XD
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.--
}}
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.7
{{Movegen
* {{p|Exeggcute}} at Lv.13
|type=Grass
* {{p|Hoppip}} at Lv.20
|PBR=Leech Seed PBR
* {{p|Skiploom}} at Lv.22
}}
* {{p|Jumpluff}} at Lv.22
===Spin-off series games===
* {{p|Celebi}} at Lv.--
{{Movegen
</div></div>
|type=Grass
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
|PMDRB=Leech Seed PMD RB
===By [[breeding]]===
|PMDGTI=Leech Seed PMD GTI
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=1}}">
|PSMD=Leech Seed PSMD
* {{p|Chikorita}}
}}
</div></div>


==[[Generation III]]==
==Trivia==
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
* Though Leech Seed cannot affect {{type|Grass}} Pokémon in the games, Grass-type Pokémon have been affected in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
* 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.
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=16}}">
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} at Lv.7
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.7
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.7
* {{p|Exeggcute}} at Lv.13
* {{p|Hoppip}} at Lv.20
* {{p|Skiploom}} at Lv.22
* {{p|Jumpluff}} at Lv.22
* {{p|Celebi}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Shroomish}} at Lv.10
* {{p|Breloom}} at Lv.--
* {{p|Breloom}} at Lv.10
* {{p|Roselia}} at Lv.21
* {{p|Cacnea}} at Lv.13
* {{p|Cacturne}} at Lv.13
</div></div>
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
===By [[breeding]]===
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=7}}">
* {{p|Tangela}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Sunkern}}
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Lotad}}
* {{p|Seedot}}
* {{p|Tropius}}
</div></div>


==[[Generation IV]]==
==In other languages==
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
{{Langtable|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{grass color dark}}
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
|zh_yue=寄生種子 ''{{tt|Geisāng Júngjí|Parasitic Seed}}'' {{tt|*|Games, later anime}}<br>寄生樹種子 ''{{tt|Geisāngsyuh Júngjí|Parasitic Tree Seed}}'' {{tt|*|Early anime}}
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=24}}">
|zh_cmn=寄生種子 / 寄生种子 ''{{tt|Jìshēng Zhǒngzǐ|Parasitic Seed}}''
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} at Lv.7
|cs=Pijavičí semínko
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.--
|da=Iglefrø<!--source: Danish version of The Official Pokémon Handbook-->
* {{p|Ivysaur}} at Lv.7
|nl=Onttrek HP
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.--
|fi=Iilisiemen (season 1)<br>Imusiemen (Johto series)<br>Loissiemen (AG series)
* {{p|Venusaur}} at Lv.7
|fr=Vampigraine
* {{p|Exeggcute}} at Lv.11
|de=Egelsamen
* {{p|Hoppip}} at Lv.22
|el=Παρασιτικόσπορος
* {{p|Skiploom}} at Lv.24
|hi=लीच का बीज  ''Leech Ka Beej''<BR> लिपटने वाली बेल ''Lipatne Wali Bayl''
* {{p|Jumpluff}} at Lv.24
|it=Parassiseme
* {{p|Sunkern}} at Lv.17
|ko=씨뿌리기 ''{{tt|Ssippurigi|Seed spraying}}''
* {{p|Sunflora}} at Lv.17
|no=Snyltefrø
* {{p|Celebi}} at Lv.--
|pl=Pnącze Mocy{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl series onwards}}<br>Wysysające Nasionko{{tt|*|Diamond and Pearl (TCG)}}<!---<br>Ziarno Pijawkowe{{tt|*|Advanced}}<br>Ognisty Paralizator{{tt|*|EP268}}<br>Niszczące Ziarno/Atak Ziarnem{{tt|*|EP178}}<br>Kiełkujące Ziarno{{tt|*|EP176}}<br>Dziki Pęd{{tt|*|EP077}}<br>Pijawkowe Pnącza{{tt|*|EP051}}<br>Dzikie Pnącza{{tt|*|EP032}}---><br>Ziarno Pnącza{{tt|*|Manga}}
* {{p|Shroomish}} at Lv.13
|pt_br=Semente Sanguessuga ([[XY073]]-present, {{TCG|Unleashed}}-present, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)<br>Semente de Morte ({{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}-{{TCG|Secret Wonders}})<br>Semente da Morte ({{TCG|Base Set}})<br>Sanguessuga (The Official Pokémon Handbook)<br>Chupa-Vidas (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
* {{p|Breloom}} at Lv.--
|pt_eu=Semente Sanguessuga (anime)<br>Semente de Morte (TCG)
* {{p|Breloom}} at Lv.13
|ro=Sămânța Parazit
* {{p|Roselia}} at Lv.16
|sr=Semenka pijavica
* {{p|Cacnea}} at Lv.13
|es_la=Drenadoras<br>Semilla Enredadera<br>Enredadera
* {{p|Cacturne}} at Lv.13
|es_eu=Drenadoras
* {{p|Turtwig}} at Lv.29
|sv=Blodigelfrö<br>Blodigelsfrö
* {{p|Grotle}} at Lv.32
|tr=Parazit Tohum
* {{p|Torterra}} at Lv.33
|vi=Hạt Mầm Kí Sinh
* {{p|Cherubi}} at Lv.10
}}
* {{p|Cherrim}} at Lv.10
{{-}}
* {{p|Shaymin}} at Lv.19
</div></div>
<div style="{{Learnset section box style}}">
===By [[breeding]]===
<div style="{{Learnset list style|items=9}}">
* {{p|Tangela}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Sunkern}}
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Lotad}}
* {{p|Seedot}}
* {{p|Tropius}}
* {{p|Carnivine}}
* {{p|Snover}}
</div></div>


=In other languages=
{{Leech Seed}}
French: '''Vampigraine''', German: '''Egelsamen''', Italian: '''Parassiseme''', Spanish: '''Drenadoras'''.
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}


{{Project MoveDex notice}}
[[Category:HP-draining moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can jam]]
[[Category:Moves that restore HP]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]


[[de:Egelsamen]]
[[de:Egelsamen]]
[[es:Drenadoras]]
[[fr:Vampigraine]]
[[it:Parassiseme]]
[[ja:やどりぎのタネ]]
[[ja:やどりぎのタネ]]
[[zh:寄生种子(招式)]]

Latest revision as of 15:59, 2 April 2024

Leech Seed
やどりぎのタネ Mistletoe Seed
Leech Seed IX.png
Leech Seed IX 2.png
Type  Grass
Category  Status
PP  10 (max. 16)
Power  —
Accuracy  90%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
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-damaging Grass-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Main article: Seeding

Leech Seed plants a seed on the target.

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

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

Description

Games Description
Stad Plants a seed on the target Pokémon. The seed slowly drains the target's HP for the attacker.
Stad2 Plants a seed on the target Pokémon. It slowly drains the target's HP for the attacker.
GSC Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
RSE Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
FRLG A seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn.
ColoXD Plants a seed on the target to steal HP on every turn.
DPPtHGSSPBR A 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.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0001    
 
Monster Grass 7 7 7 7 7 7 7USUM 9 9 9 9
0002    
 
Monster Grass 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 9 9 9 9
0003    
 
Monster Grass 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7 1, 9 9 9 9
0047    
 
Bug Grass 1
0102    
 
Grass Grass 28 13 13 11 11 11 11 34 10 10 10
0103    
 
Grass Grass 1 1 1
0103  
Exeggutor
Alolan Form
 
 
Grass Grass 1 1
0114     Grass Grass 39
0152     Monster Grass 23
0153     Monster Grass 26
0154     Monster Grass 26
0187    
 
Fairy Grass 20 20 22 22 22 22 22 19
0188    
 
Fairy Grass 22 22 24 24 24 24 24 20
0189    
 
Fairy Grass 22 22 24 24 24 24 24 20
0191     Grass Grass 17 17BW
13B2W2
13 13 13
0192     Grass Grass 17 17BW
13B2W2
13 13 13 13
0251    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1 1 1 1 1 50 50
0270    
 
Water 1 Grass 24
0271    
 
Water 1 Grass 30
0285     Fairy Grass 10 13 13 13XY
8ORAS
8 8 8
0286    
 
Fairy Grass 1, 10 1, 13 1, 13 1, 13XY
1, 8ORAS
1, 8 1, 8 1
0315    
 
Fairy Grass 21 16 16 16 16 10 10
0331     Grass Human-Like 13 13 13 13XY
10ORAS
10 10 10
0332    
 
Grass Human-Like 13 13 13 13XY
10ORAS
10 10 10
0346    
 
Water 3 Water 3 1 1
0387     Monster Grass 29 29 29 29 29 29
0388     Monster Grass 32 32 32 32 32 32
0389    
 
Monster Grass 33 33 33 33 33 33
0407    
 
Fairy Grass 1 1
0420     Fairy Grass 10 10 10 10 26 26
0421     Fairy Grass 10 10 10 1, 10 28 28
0470     Field Field 20 20 20
0492  
Shaymin
All available forms
  No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 19 19 19 19 19 19
0495     Field Grass 19 19 19 19
0496     Field Grass 20 20 20 20
0497     Field Grass 20 20 20 20
0511     Field Field 16 16 16
0546    
 
Grass Fairy 8 8 8 30 30
0547    
 
Grass Fairy 1 1 1 1 1
0548     Grass Grass 8 8 8 24 24
0549     Grass Grass 1 1 1 1 1
0549  
Lilligant
Hisuian Form
 
 
Grass Grass 1
0556     Grass Grass 12
0585  
Deerling
All forms
 
 
Field Field 13 13 13 13
0586  
Sawsbuck
All forms
 
 
Field Field 13 13 13 13
0650     Field Field 15 15 15
0651     Field Field 15 15 15
0652    
 
Field Field 15 15 15
0672     Field Field 12 12 12
0673     Field Field 12 12 12
0708    
 
Grass Amorphous 23 23 8 8
0709    
 
Grass Amorphous 23 23 1 1
0710  
Pumpkaboo
All forms
 
 
Amorphous Amorphous 20 20 16
0711  
Gourgeist
All forms
 
 
Amorphous Amorphous 20 20 16
0764     Grass Grass 4 21 21
0787    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 26 15
0797    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 19 55
0841    
 
Grass Dragon 12 12
0842    
 
Grass Dragon 12 12
0898  
Calyrex
All forms
 
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 64 64
0928    
 
Grass Grass 34
0929    
 
Grass Grass 37
0930    
 
Grass Grass 39
1001    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 25
1017  
Ogerpon
All forms
  No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0043    
 
Grass Grass
0046    
 
Bug Grass
0100  
Voltorb
Hisuian Form
 
 
Mineral Mineral
0114     Grass Grass
0152     Monster Grass
0191     Grass Grass
0252     Monster Dragon
0270    
 
Water 1 Grass
0273     Field Grass
0357    
 
Monster Grass
0455     Grass Grass
0459    
 
Monster Grass
0556     Grass Grass
0597    
 
Grass Mineral
0755    
 
Grass Grass
0810     Field Grass
0829     Grass Grass
0906     Field Grass
0946    
 
Grass Grass
0948    
 
Grass Grass
0951     Grass Grass
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0273     Field Grass Mass outbreak - Route 102, 117 and 120
0274    
 
Field Grass Mass outbreak - Route 114
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0114     Grass Grass Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0270    
 
Water 1 Grass Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0357    
 
Monster Grass Dream World - Windswept Sky
0556     Grass Grass Dream World - Rugged Mountain
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0152     Monster Grass Island Scan - Route 2SM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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.


By event

Generation II

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0043    
 
Grass Grass New York Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0043    
 
Grass Grass Egg Pokémon Present
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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 with Leech 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 by Magic Coat.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 17 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes
MDTDS - - 17 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes
BSL - - 17 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes
MDGtI - - 13 50 95% 98% Front Enemy Yes
SMD - - 13 30 95% 98% Front Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Super Smash Bros. series

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

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status 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 opposing Sunkern.

  Leech Seed
Charge time 0.74 seconds
Range type Projectile
Target Enemy
Additional effect Drains the foe's HP

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts the Leech Seed status on the target. The target's HP is leeched every several turns to restore the user's HP.
MDTDS Afflicts 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
MDGtI It 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 the anime

Main series

 
Sunflora
 
Lilligant
 
Gourgeist
 
Being unaffected
The user plants a seed on the target. The seed slowly drains the target's stamina
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
  A 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 Bulbasaur The Ninja Poké-Showdown Debut
  Skiploom 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 Skippy The Grass Route None
  Shroomish 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 Shroomish Taming of the Shroomish None
  Turtwig 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 Turtwig The Grass-type is Always Greener! None
  Sunflora 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 Sunflora The Secret Sphere of Influence! None
  Lilligant releases one giant seed from her head at the opponent.
Mona's Lilligantette Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige! None
  Pumpkaboo 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 Pumpkaboo The Bamboozling Forest! None
  Gogoat 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 Gogoat Thawing an Icy Panic! None
  Treecko 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 Treecko A Fashionable Battle! None
  Gourgeist 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 Gourgeist A 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.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
  Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer None


In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

  • Though Leech Seed cannot affect Grass-type Pokémon in the games, Grass-type Pokémon have been affected in the anime.
  • 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

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寄生種子 Geisāng Júngjí *
寄生樹種子 Geisāngsyuh Júngjí *
Mandarin 寄生種子 / 寄生种子 Jìshēng Zhǒngzǐ
  Czech Pijavičí semínko
  Danish Iglefrø
  Dutch Onttrek HP
  Finnish Iilisiemen (season 1)
Imusiemen (Johto series)
Loissiemen (AG series)
  French Vampigraine
  German Egelsamen
  Greek Παρασιτικόσπορος
  Hindi लीच का बीज Leech Ka Beej
लिपटने वाली बेल Lipatne Wali Bayl
  Italian Parassiseme
  Korean 씨뿌리기 Ssippurigi
  Norwegian Snyltefrø
  Polish Pnącze Mocy*
Wysysające Nasionko*
Ziarno Pnącza*
Portuguese   Brazil Semente Sanguessuga (XY073-present, Unleashed-present, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Semente de Morte (Diamond & Pearl-Secret Wonders)
Semente da Morte (Base Set)
Sanguessuga (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Chupa-Vidas (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
  Portugal Semente Sanguessuga (anime)
Semente de Morte (TCG)
  Romanian Sămânța Parazit
  Serbian Semenka pijavica
Spanish   Latin America Drenadoras
Semilla Enredadera
Enredadera
  Spain Drenadoras
  Swedish Blodigelfrö
Blodigelsfrö
  Turkish Parazit Tohum
  Vietnamese Hạt Mầm Kí Sinh



Variations of the move Leech Seed
  Leech SeedToxic



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