It appears to be based on a coconut tree and possibly the Japanese monster Jinmenju, a tree that grows human heads (that are always smiling). It might also be inspired by a sandbox tree.
Exeggutor’s Alola Form more closely resembles a coconut tree. Its type may be a reference to the Dracaena genus. It may also be a pun inspired by the Coca, a dragon whose name shares the same origins as the word coconut.
Exeggutor may be a combination of egg and executor.
Nassy is derived from ココナッツ kokonattsu (coconuts) and 椰子 yashi (palm tree).
No: 103
English Name: Exeggutor
Japanese Name: Nasshi
Generation: 1
Type: Grass, Psychic
Species: Coconut Pokémon
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest (hidden ability)
Evolution: Exeggcute > Exeggutor
Exeggutor is a tall, bipedal Pokémon that strongly resembles a coconut palm or other palm tree. Its legs and body resemble a tree trunk, and its legs are thick with two-toed feet and a light yellow paw pad on each foot’s underside. It has leaves sprouting from the top of its body, and Exeggutor has three to six round, light yellow heads that resemble coconuts, each with differing facial expressions. Each head thinks independently of the others, so it makes a lot of noise as each head speaks its mind. If one of these heads grows too large, it falls off and groups back together to become an Exeggcute. In the anime, Exeggutor also has been seen in groups of its own kind, meaning that it is not a solitary Pokémon. It lives in forests and jungles.
Due to the abundance of sunlight in the Alola region, Exeggutor grows over five times taller than in other regions. Its neck is thinner and much longer, causing it to resemble a palm tree. This variant of Exeggutor has a long, tapering tail with two leaves and a fourth head on the tip. This extra head can act on its own and defend the rear. Its long neck can be used like a whip to attack enemies with its hard head. However, its neck can also be a weak point. The people of Alola claim that Alolan Exeggutor is this Pokémon’s true form.[1]
Exeggutor and its pre-evolved form are the only known Pokémon that can learn Barrage.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Blue: Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Yellow: Its cries are very noisy. This is because each of the three heads thinks about whatever it likes.
Pokemon Stadium: Each of the fruits is an independently-thinking head. It is said that if one drops off, it becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Gold: Its three heads think independently. However, they are friendly and never appear to squabble.
Pokemon Silver: If a head drops off, it emits a telepathic call in search of others to form an Exeggcute cluster.
Pokemon Crystal: Living in a good environment makes it grow lots of heads. A head that drops off becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Its three heads think independently. However, they are friendly and never appear to squabble.
Pokemon Ruby: Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. Its heads steadily grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. It is said that when the heads fall off, they group together to form Exeggcute.
Pokemon Sapphire: Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. Its heads steadily grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. It is said that when the heads fall off, they group together to form Exeggcute.
Pokemon Emerald: Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor’s heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. It is said that when the heads fall, they group to form an Exeggcute.
Pokemon FireRed: It is called “The Walking Tropical Rainforest.” Each of the nuts has a face and will of its own.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Diamond: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Pearl: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Platinum: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its three heads think independently. However, they are friendly and never appear to squabble.
Pokemon SoulSilver: If a head drops off, it emits a telepathic call in search of others to form an Exeggcute cluster.
Pokemon Black: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon White: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Black 2: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
pokemon White 2: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon X: Its three heads think independently. However, they are friendly and never appear to squabble.
Pokemon Y: It is called “The Walking Jungle.” If a head grows too big, it falls off and becomes an Exeggcute.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. Its heads steadily grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. It is said that when the heads fall off, they group together to form Exeggcute.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. Its heads steadily grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. It is said that when the heads fall off, they group together to form Exeggcute.
Pokemon SUN: Each of its heads has its own will. They use telepathy to discuss their plans before coming to a joint decision.
Pokemon MOON: When the time comes, one of its three heads falls off. Before long, the fallen head grows into an Exeggcute.
