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#542
Default
205
ATK
165
DEF
181
STA
Lvl 50Max CP
2917
Lvl 40
2580
Lvl 25Weather Boost
1843
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
1474
Lvl 15Research
1106

PvE Analysis

Leavanny definitely exists!

This generation 5 mantid Pokemon has almost nothing to differentiate itself from its competition. As a Grass Type attacker it's badly outclassed by basically anything with Frenzy Plant, much less Pokemon like Roserade. On the Bug side, it's actually beaten out by Scyther. Not just Scizor, Scyther. Its unique typing is the only torch that it can carry, and even that is more of a liability than a blessing because - OH LORD IT DROPPED THE TORCH AND IS ON FIRE!

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

Razor Leaf + Leaf BladeBest
Bug Bite + X-ScissorGreat
  • Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade go together for a Grass Type set.
  • Bug Bite and X-Scissor go together for a Bug Type set.
  • Leaf Storm is a downgrade. 
  • Silver Wind is inferior.

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

Razor Leaf + Silver Wind, X Scissor, or Leaf BladeBest
  • Razor Leaf is the fast move of choice due to its high base damage. Bug Bite is inferior in most cases.
  • Silver Wind comes out frequently and has high damage
  • X-Scissor is faster, but the damage difference is substantial
  • Leaf Blade is objectively good, but having the same type as Leavanny's best fast move makes it easy to wall.
  • Leaf Storm is too slow to access for defense. 

PvP Analysis

Shadow Claw* + Leaf Blade and X-Scissor

Shadow Claw*, Leavanny's Community Day move, outclasses both Razor Leaf and Bug Bite thanks to its superior parameters and added coverage against Steel- and Poison-type Pokemon.

Leaf Blade is one of the most efficient charge moves in the game, offering incredible damage output for the lowest amount of energy possible. X-Scissor falls behind considerable in terms of damage, but also ties for the least amount of energy needed, and provides different coverage. Silver Wind is a very poor move, despite STAB. Leaf Storm is inferior to Leaf Blade. 

Great League

As a Grass-type, Leavanny sports high damage output with decently fast access to its charge moves. A high ATK stat limits its bulk in CP capped leagues, which makes this Pokemon rather fragile. While Bug-typing doesn't necessarily synergize well to cover Grass-typing weaknesses, resistance to common Fighting-type damage could prove useful.

The addition of Shadow Claw provides Leavanny with a little bit more flexibility, making it less easily walled and improving its ability to fight in neutral matchups. Though Leavanny will still get absolutely murked by any Flying- or Fire-type Pokemon, it can at least find moments to shine.

Ultra League

Leavanny's Bug and Grass coverage are mostly niches in this league, and while they can be useful against certain meta picks, they can also just as easily be useless against other meta Pokemon.

Master League

Leavanny has a max CP of 2917, which is lackluster for Master League. 

Second Charge Move Cost
10,000 Stardust + 25 Candy
Flee Rate
5 %
Buddy Distance
1 KM
Catch Rate
12.5 %
Female Ratio
%
Male Ratio
%