Grookey (#0810) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk6563–128121–251

Def5049–11294–218

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe6563–128121–251

Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Grookey outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Grassy SurgeHidden ability
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

3.42% of teams · rank #29 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Grassy Surge
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Grass

Grassy Glide
U-turn
Knock Off
Wood Hammer

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players5.31%
Rated 1500+5.1%
Rated 1630+3.42%
Rated 1760+1.95%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.42%

Moves

Grassy Glide98.1%
U-turn91.7%
Knock Off77%
Wood Hammer62.2%
Drain Punch23.7%
Tera Blast16.1%
Bullet Seed8.3%
Swords Dance6.3%
Fake Out6%
Hammer Arm3.3%

Items

Eviolite55%
Life Orb33.7%
Terrain Extender7.7%
Choice Scarf1.8%
Choice Band0.6%
Grassy Seed0.6%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe50.9%
Hardy 236 Atk / 236 Spe14.8%
Adamant 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpD5.8%
Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpD5.6%
Adamant 36 HP / 156 Atk / 196 Def / 116 SpD4.2%

Tera types

Grass75.5%
Rock15.3%
Poison2.2%
Steel2.1%

Common teammates

Drifloon52.7%
Mienfoo44.1%
Mudbray37.7%
Glimmet34.2%
Vullaby27.9%
Corphish25%
Growlithe-Hisui19.7%
Elekid16.2%

Checks & counters

Foongus74.4%
Vullaby65.7%
Mudbray22.6%

Evolution

#0810GrookeyGrass
1. Level 16#0811ThwackeyGrass
  1. Level 35#0812RillaboomGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Branch PokeInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

8TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

12Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

17ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

20Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

24SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

28UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

32Wood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

36EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 6

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggGrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggStrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Chimp Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#001Blueberry#227

It attacks with rapid beats of its stick. As it strikes with amazing speed, it gets more and more pumped.
Shield
When it uses its special stick to strike up a beat, the sound waves produced carry revitalizing energy to the plants and flowers in the area.
Sword