Exeggcute appears to be a mixture of a batch of eggs and seeds, though it may have been inspired by the “Egg Yolk” tomato or possibly a visual pun based on the eggplant. It may also be inspired by bird’s nest fungi.
Exeggcute may be a combination of execute, egg, and cute.
Tamatama could be taken to mean 偶々 (unexpectedly), although it is more likely to be derived from 玉 tama (sphere). It is worth noting that the Japanese word for egg is 卵 tamago.
No: 102
English Name: Exeggcute
Japanese Name: Tamatama
Generation: 1
Type: Grass, Psychic
Species: Egg Pokémon
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest (hidden ability)
Evolution: Exeggcute > Exeggutor
Exeggcute is a Pokémon resembling six light pink eggs, usually seen arranged with five heads huddled around a sixth. Each “head” has a slightly different facial expression, but each face has triangular eyes with tiny black pupils and a small mouth. Each shell has some cracks, and one member of the bundle usually has its yolk or brain exposed. Despite looking like eggs, Exeggcute is actually more closely related to plant seeds. Exeggcute inhabit jungles and forests.
Exeggcute gathers in swarms of six. The heads communicate with each other by using a form of telepathy that only they can understand. Should the number of Exeggcute be reduced to less than six, the remaining Exeggcute will attempt to replace it with a similarly sized Pokémon as seen in the anime. Exeggcute and its evolved form, Exeggutor, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Barrage.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
Pokemon Blue: Often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
Pokemon Yellow: The heads attract each other and spin around. There must be 6 heads for it to maintain balance.
Pokemon Stadium: A Pokémon that is like the seeds of a plant. If you find one and chase it, others will join it without you noticing.
Pokemon Gold: The shell is very durable. Even if it cracks, it can survive without spilling the contents.
Pokemon Silver: Using telepathy only they can receive, they always form a cluster of six Exeggcute.
Pokemon Crystal: If even one is separated from the group, the energy bond between the six will make them rejoin instantly.
Pokemon Stadium 2: The shell is very durable. Even if it cracks, it can survive without spilling the contents.
Pokemon Ruby: This Pokémon consists of six eggs that form a closely knit cluster. The six eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear on the eggs, Exeggcute is close to evolution.
Pokemon Sapphire: This Pokémon consists of six eggs that form a closely knit cluster. The six eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear on the eggs, Exeggcute is close to evolution.
Pokemon Emerald: It consists of six eggs that care for each other. The eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear, it is close to evolution.
Pokemon FireRed: Even though it appears to be eggs of some sort, it was discovered to be a life-form more like plant seeds.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It is often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they gather quickly and attack in swarms.
Pokemon Diamond: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Pokemon Pearl: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Pokemon Platinum: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Pokemon HeartGold: The shell is very durable. Even if it cracks, it can survive without spilling the contents.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Using telepathy only they can employ, they always form a cluster of six Exeggcute.
Pokemon Black: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Pokemon White: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Pokemon Black 2: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
pokemon White 2: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Pokemon X: Its six eggs converse using telepathy. They can quickly gather if they become separated.
Pokemon Y: Even though it appears to be eggs of some sort, it was discovered to be a life-form more like plant seeds.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: This Pokémon consists of six eggs that form a closely knit cluster. The six eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear on the eggs, Exeggcute is close to evolution.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: This Pokémon consists of six eggs that form a closely knit cluster. The six eggs attract each other and spin around. When cracks increasingly appear on the eggs, Exeggcute is close to evolution.
Pokemon SUN: Its six eggs use telepathy to communicate among themselves. It is believed to carry plant genes and the genes of other species.
Pokemon MOON: Six of them together form a full-fledged Pokémon. It’s often hunted by Crabrawler, but uses psychokinesis to drive it off.
