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Arboliva is a Grass/Normal type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It was introduced in the ninth generation of Pokémon series. It evolves from Dolliv starting at level 35. It is the final form of Smoliv.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Arboliva is a Pokémon resembling a small olive tree. Its body is white on top, and brown and woody at the bottom. Its head is oval and contains thin, slanted, purple eyes that appear closed. The top of Arboliva's head and its neck are covered with leaves, and two large leavy branches protrude from either side of its upper body. These branches can be bent above Arboliva's head to resemble a wreath. There are three purplish olive fruits on each of these branches, for a total of six fruits. Arboliva's lower body flares out into multiple root-like portions, hiding what appears to be its thin legs at the center.

Arboliva has a calm and compassionate nature, kind enough to share its nutrient-rich, aromatic oil with weakened Pokémon. However, when threatened, it will drive back enemies by launching its oil at them, with a force powerful enough to destroy a boulder.

Arboliva and its pre-evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Terrain Pulse by leveling up. Arboliva is also the only known Pokémon that can have Seed Sower as an Ability.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

A giant Arboliva debuted in HZ011 as the guardian of Arboliva Forest. In the next episode, after the Rising Volt Tacklers has helped to heal the damage done to the forest by a wildfire, Arboliva returned to its Ancient Poké Ball and allowed itself to be taken under Liko and Roy's care. In the same episode, it was revealed to have been one of the partners of the ancient adventurer Lucius.

Origin & Inspiration[]

Arboliva may be based on an olive tree, with the fruits on its branches resembling Kalamata olives (or black olives in its Shiny coloration). It sometimes makes a pose resembling the olive wreath in battle. Its calm temperament may be inspired by the symbolism of the olive branch, which traditionally represents peace.

Arboliva may also be inspired by dryads, given its humanoid appearance and compassionate nature. Specifically, it may be based on the Hamadryad, dryads which lived in trees and were sometimes considered a part of the tree itself. Its wreath-like pose might also be interpreted as the indalo, a prehistoric symbol commonly found in the south of Spain.

Arboliva may be a combination of arbor or árbol (Spanish for tree), olive or oliva (olive in various Romance languages), and diva.

In-game Information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title Entry
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet This calm Pokémon is very compassionate. It will share its delicious, nutrient-rich oil with weakened Pokémon.
Pokémon Violet This Pokémon drives back enemies by launching its rich, aromatic oil at them with enough force to smash a boulder.


Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Tera Raid Battles
Pokémon Violet
Tera Raid Battles

Evolution[]

Smoliv
Level 25
Dolliv
Level 35
Arboliva
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 78
Attack 69
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 125
Sp. Defense 109
Speed 39
Total 510


Moveset[]

Main article: Arboliva/moveset

Gallery[]

Renders[]

Renders
Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Arboliva and its pre-evolved forms are the only Normal-type Pokémon in the Grass Egg Group.
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