It evolves from Dolliv starting at level 35. It is the final form of Smoliv.
Biology
Arboliva launching oil
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 was included in a challenge featuring commonly mispronounced Pokémon names in the 2026 Latin America International Championships, where the pronunciation of its name was given as "ar-bowl-EE-vuh".[1]
Origin
Arboliva may be based on an olive tree, likely referencing how Spain (the region Paldea is based on) is the biggest producer of olives in the world. Arboliva 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.
Name origin
Arboliva may be a combination of arbor (shelter formed from trees and vines; tree) or árbol (Spanish for "tree"), olive or oliva ("olive" in various Romance languages), and dīva (Latin for "goddess") or diva (female celebrity).
Oliva may be derived from oliva ("olive" in various Romance languages) and dīva (Latin for "goddess") or diva.
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