Grotle (#0388) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk8984–155164–304

Def8581–150157–295

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe3636–9669–188

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 36). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+96Max88No SP56Min50Scarf144Tailwind192

At max Speed, Grotle outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.
Shell ArmorHidden ability
Protects against critical hits.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0387TurtwigGrass
1. Level 18#0388GrotleGrass
  1. Level 32#0389TorterraGrassGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

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

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

13Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

17CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

22BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

27Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

32Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

37SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

42CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

47Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

52Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 40

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

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

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

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

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

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

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

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

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

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

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

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

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

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

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

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

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

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%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

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

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

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 11

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

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

EggShell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Grove Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Sinnoh#002Extended Sinnoh#002Hisui#131Blueberry#192

Appears where there is clean spring water. The fruit that grows on the shrubs on its shell is sweet, nutritious, and truly delicious.
Legends: Arceus
A GROTLE that lives in the forest is said to have its own secret springwater.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
The shell is hardened soil. Some Pokémon come to peck the berries growing on the trees on its back.
Pearl
It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby