No. 0819

Skwovet

Cheeky Pokémon

Official art

Skwovet is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 275. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal

Height: 0.3 m 1′00″
Weight: 2.5 kg 5.5 lbs
Base stat total: 275 Higher than 9% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

It eats berries nonstop—a habit that has made it more resilient than it looks. It’ll show up on farms, searching for yet more berries.

See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk5567–117103–229

Def5567–117103–229

SpA3549–9567–185

SpD3549–9567–185

Spe2540–8449–163

Total275Higher than 9% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 25); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+84Max77No SP45Min40Scarf126Tailwind168

At max Speed, Skwovet outspeeds 4 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Skwovet against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
84		Skwovet · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
77		Skwovet · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
45		Skwovet · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon eats a Berry, it restores 1/3 of its max HP after the Berry's effect.
Everything about Cheek Pouch →
Other Pokémon with Cheek Pouch 5
Bunnelby Diggersby Dedenne Greedent Maushold
This Pokémon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Everything about Gluttony →
Other Pokémon with Gluttony 31
Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Galarian Slowpoke Alolan Grimer Alolan Muk Snorlax Shuckle Zigzagoon Linoone Gulpin Swalot Spoink Grumpig Munchlax Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Heatmor Greedent Applin Flapple Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Dipplin

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0819SkwovetNormal
1. Level 24
  #0820GreedentNormal

Moves

Level up 13


1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
5	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
10	Stuff CheeksMust hold Berry to use. User eats Berry, Def +2.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
15	Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Spec	—	100%	10
15	StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
15	SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
20	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
25	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
30	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
35	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
40	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
45	BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.	Poison	Spec	120	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 25


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TM183	Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.	Normal	Phys	—	90%	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 4


Egg	Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
Egg	Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.	Normal	Phys	140	100%	5
Egg	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Phys	30	90%	20

Biology

Skwovet is a small, gluttonous squirrel Pokémon. It likes to stuff berries in its cheeks to munch on. If either its cheeks become empty or it cannot find any more berries, it becomes uneasy to the point of stuffing gravel into its cheeks to quell its cravings.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Cheeky Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Brown

: —

Galar#024Isle of Armor#009Crown Tundra#005Paldea#029Kitakami#072

It eats berries nonstop—a habit that has made it more resilient than it looks. It’ll show up on farms, searching for yet more berries.
Shield
Found throughout the Galar region, this Pokémon becomes uneasy if its cheeks are ever completely empty of berries.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Skwovet
Japanese: ホシガリス
Japanese (romaji): Hoshigarisu
Korean: 탐리스
Chinese (Traditional): 貪心栗鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 贪心栗鼠
French: Rongourmand
German: Raffel
Spanish: Skwovet
Italian: Skwovet

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 1 HP
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 55
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere LakeInteracting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint FieldInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's BedInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's FootInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery SlopeInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Fields of HonorInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Forest of FocusInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Insular SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
Loop LagoonInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 19–60
Soothing WetlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Training LowlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–60
Workout SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere LakeInteracting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint FieldInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's BedInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's FootInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery SlopeInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Fields of HonorInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Forest of FocusInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Insular SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60
Loop LagoonInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 19–60
Soothing WetlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–60
Training LowlandsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–60
Workout SeaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 43–60

Shield 17 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Pokémon CenterTrade with an NPC · Lv 10
Motostoke RiverbankInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–6
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 3 (East)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–13
Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–15
Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–18
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60

Sword 17 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Pokémon CenterTrade with an NPC · Lv 10
Motostoke RiverbankInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–6
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 3 (East)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–13
Route 4Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 13–15
Route 5Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 16–18
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.