Introduced in generation six, with the Pokemon X and Y games, Trevenant is a dual type ghost and grass Pokemon. It is the final evolution of Phantump and will evolve upon being traded. Trevenant is classified by the Pokedex as the “Elder Tree Pokemon” which may be a nod to its general age and design. This guide will showcase Trevenant’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Trevenant.
About Trevenant
As a generation six Pokemon, Trevenant first appeared in the X and Y season of the anime in the episode Forging Forest Friendship!. In this episode, a Trevenant kidnapped Ash to seek help for rescuing its friends Bonsly and Sudowoodo. The Pokedex mentions that Trevenant can control the forest and will gladly house any Pokemon that resides inside of it.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: X and Y Forging Forest Friendships! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Final evolution of Phantump, not known to evolve into any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | Evolves when Phantump is traded |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Using its roots as a nervous system, it controls the trees in the forest. It's kind to the Pokémon that reside in its body. |
Trevenant Base Stats
| HP | 85 |
| ATTACK | 110 |
| DEFENCE | 76 |
| SP. ATTACK | 65 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 82 |
| SPEED | 56 |
| TOTAL | 474 |
Appearance
Trevenant is a large tree-like Pokemon with some ghastly features. Its body resembles a walking tree and its mouth is carved into the wood of the tree. There is a single red eye at the top of Trevenant’s body and it has two hands, and uses six roots to walk around. It also has grass growing from each of its wrists and on top of its head. If you look at the carved sections of Trevenant’s tree you can see its black body. Trevenant is a large Pokemon at 4 feet and 11 inches, or 1.5 meters, tall.
Behavior
With its roots, Trevenant can control nearby trees and it uses the trees to protect the forest and curse those who would harm it. Trevenant can be seen as a protector of the forest as it is kind to forest dwelling creatures and treats them well. The Pokedex mentions that Trevenant will devour the people who would hurt the forest, but it is noted that Trevenant will allow forest creatures to live inside of it without problems.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Trevenant has a high physical attack but a slow speed stat, a respectable health pool with subpar resistances. This means that while it can take a few hits, it will not last long in a prolonged battle. As a dual type grass and ghost Pokemon, Trevenant takes 2x damage from flying, ghost, fire, ice, and dark type moves. It is immune to normal and fighting types, and is also resistant to ground, water, grass, and electric type moves.
Best Moveset
Trevenant has never been highly ranked in competitive play. But those who do use it, opt for a mixed offensive and disruptive Trevenant in order to break through wall strategies. It can also make use of the move Trick to ruin some defensive strategies. Consider running Wood Hammer, Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, and Earthquake/Trick. Wood Hammer and Shadow Claw both benefit from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), Rock Slide provides some type coverage, and Earthquake/Trick are interchangeable depending on whether you prefer an offensive Trevenant or a disruptive Trevenant respectively.
| Wood Hammer | Shadow Claw |
| Rock Slide | Earthquake/Trick |
How to Catch Trevenant in Pokemon Go
Unfortunately, Trevenant is not currently available for capture in Pokemon Go. While some generation six Pokemon have been released into the game, Trevenant has yet to be released. It is likely that it will become available around Halloween as part of an update. Until then, we will not know the specifics of what egg its pre-evolution will hatch from, if it will appear in raid battles, or how many candies it will require to evolve. Once Phantump and Trevenant are released, you can find them spawning in the wild at a boosted rate near farms, grasslands, parks, gardens, hiking trails, and other grassy areas.
Trivia
- Phantump and Trevenant are the only Pokemon to have both the “Grass and Amorphous” egg groups.
- The inspiration for Trevenant’s design is likely based on a kodama, a spirit of trees that will sometimes inhabit old trees.
- The name Trevenant is a combination of the words tree and revenant.
Explainer Video
FAQ
Is Trevenant a good Pokemon?
Trevenant is not a particularly powerful Pokemon. It falls short in the offensive category as it will often be outsped, and its defensive stats do not warrant it as a strictly defensive Pokemon. It can succeed as a disruptive Pokemon that can get through stalling strategies. Use STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves to get through walls and moves like Trick to ruin your opponent’s strategies.
How does Trevenant evolve?
Trevenant will evolve from Phantump when Phantump is traded. If you obtain a Phantump from GTS, it will begin to evolve after the trade is successfully completed. You can also trade with another player that you trust. After the trade is completed you will see Phantump will evolve into Trevenant.
Is there a mega Trevenant?
Trevenant has no official mega evolution in the mainline Pokemon franchise. It is not likely that Trevenant will obtain a mega evolution in the future either as the developers have been moving away from mega evolutions entirely. Unfortunately for fans of this Pokemon, it will likely remain as it stands in terms of competitive viability.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Elder Tree Pokemon”. While Trevenant has not been the most impactful Pokemon in competitive play, it can succeed in niche situations. It can be difficult to find a Pokemon that is capable of dealing significant damage while also providing disrupting effects. Reserve a slot on your team for Trevenant if you want a mixed role ghost and grass type Pokemon.
