Skwovet (Japanese: ホシガリス, Hepburn: Hoshigarisu) (SKWUH-vet[1]) is a normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Skwovet is a small, slightly plump Pokémon that resembles a gray squirrel. True to the name of its species, it has round, bulging cheeks and a cheeky smile. It has an orange nose and orange “freckle” markings on the tops of its cheeks. Its fur is mostly tan, but the tip of its tail and ears are dark brown. It also has orange markings at the base of its ears, and the areas around its eyes and its somewhat engorged belly are pale brown. It has short arms and legs, thick, rounded thighs, and is somewhat chubby.
Behavior[]
Skwovet are very gluttonous and love to eat. In fact, they love to eat so much that they get uneasy if their cheeks are ever empty of Berries. They have a habit of attacking people who try to shake Berry Trees, worried about losing their food. They'll also show up on farms in an effort to collect even more Berries. However, they will become quite distressed should their stomachs and cheek pouches ever feel empty. They are not picky about flavors; from sweet to sour, bitter to spicy, Skwovet will eat any and all Berries they can find growing on trees. Though they prefer ripened Berries, they will not hesitate to nibble hard, unripe ones straight from the branch.
Skwovet are commonplace in Galar, ranging from farms to trees in urban areas.
Evolution[]
It evolves into Greedent starting at level 24.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Route 4, Route 5, Dappled Grove, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, Slumbering Weald, Watchtower Ruins Max Raid Battle: Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness |
Common |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
Found throughout the Galar region, this Pokémon becomes uneasy if its cheeks are ever completely empty of berries.
- Shield
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.
- Scarlet
It stores berries in its cheeks. When there are no berries to be found, Skwovet will stuff pebbles into its cheeks to stave off its cravings.
- Violet
No matter how much it stuffs its belly with food, it is always anxious about getting hungry again. So, it stashes berries in its cheeks and tail.
Stats[]
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| Total | 275
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Tackle | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Bite | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 10 | Stuff Cheeks |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Stockpile |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Swallow |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 15 | Spit Up |
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Special | ? | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Body Slam |
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Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | Rest | 
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Counter | 
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Physical | ? | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Bullet Seed | 
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Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| 40 | Super Fang |
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Physical | ? | 90% | 10 |
| 45 | Belch | 
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Special | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM15 | Dig | 
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM21 | Rest |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM23 | Thief |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | Snore |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM39 | Facade |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM50 | Bullet Seed |
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Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM53 | Mud Shot |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM57 | Payback |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Assurance |
|
Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | Fling |
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Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | Round |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM84 | Tail Slap |
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Physical | 25 | 85% | 10 |
| TM97 | Brutal Swing |
|
Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TR[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR01 | Body Slam |
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Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TR17 | Amnesia |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure |
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | 
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Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| TR32 | Crunch |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR35 | Uproar |
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Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice |
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Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball |
|
Physical | ? | 100% | 5 |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| Generation VIII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Rollout | 
|
Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Defense Curl |
|
Status | — | —% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Last Resort |
|
Physical | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Belly Drum |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Skwovet learns no moves via tutoring. |
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Sprites[]
Anime[]
Goh's Skwovet.
Skwovet appear in "The Climb to Be the Very Best!", where it was eating some of Ash and Goh's scones. Goh took this opportunity to catch it, making Skwovet the second Pokémon Goh caught in the Galar region.
Trivia[]
- Despite its name, Skwovet can't learn the move Covet. However, its evolution learns the move upon evolving.
- So far, every generation has had a rodent or rodent-like Pokémon with a two-stage evolution as one of the first Pokémon that can be encountered. These include Rattata/Raticate (Generation I), Sentret/Furret (Generation II), Zigzagoon/Linoone (Generation III), Bidoof/Bibarel (Generation IV), Patrat/Watchog (Generation V), Bunnelby/Diggersby (Generation VI), Yungoos/Gumshoos (Generation VII), and Skwovet/Greedent (Generation VIII).
Origin[]
Skwovet is based on a slightly chubby Eastern gray squirrel, an invasive species introduced into the UK. Its Shiny coloration may be based on the Red Squirrel.
Etymology[]
- Skwovet is a combination of squirrel and covet (to want something really badly).
- Its Japanese name, Hoshigarisu, is a combination of hoshigaru (to desire), risu (squirrel), and possibly avarice (a synonym for "greed").
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 500. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.