Type matchups
Damage Arboliva takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Grass/Normal type, Arboliva has 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Grass/Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 78
- Attack
- 69
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 109
- Speed
- 39
- Total
- 510
Arboliva has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (125) well above Attack (69), it works best as a special attacker. At 39 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 78 HP, 90 Defense and 109 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Arboliva can have the abilities Seed Sower and Harvest.
How to beat Arboliva
Arboliva takes 2× damage from Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Grass and Normal moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass and Normal moves. Genesect hits for 2× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Grass and Normal moves.
Evolution
Arboliva is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Smoliv → Dolliv → Arboliva), evolving from Dolliv.
Best counters to Arboliva
Frequently asked questions
What is Arboliva weak to?
As a Grass/Normal type, Arboliva takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Arboliva resistant to?
Arboliva resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Arboliva?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Heatran and Genesect, which hit Arboliva with super-effective attacks.