Grovyle (#0253) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk6563–128121–251

Def4545–10685–207

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe9590–161175–317

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: 2 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Grovyle outspeeds 17 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.
UnburdenHidden ability
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0252TreeckoGrass
1. Level 16#0253GrovyleGrass
  1. Level 36#0254SceptileGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

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

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

9Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

12DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

15Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

20AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

25Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

30SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

35Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

40Leaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15

45ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

50EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

55Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 46

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

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

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

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

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

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%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

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

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

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

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%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

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

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

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

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

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

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

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

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

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

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 12

EggAbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggDragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

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

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

EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

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

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

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

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

EggX-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Wood Gecko Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#002New Hoenn#002Blueberry#183Hyperspace#040

It leaps from tree branch to tree branch quite swiftly. It shows astounding agility.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
Its strongly developed thigh muscles give it astounding agility and jumping performance.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
Leaves grow out of this Pokémon’s body. They help obscure a GROVYLE from the eyes of its enemies while it is in a thickly overgrown forest.
Emerald
This Pokémon adeptly flies from branch to branch in trees. In a forest, no Pokémon can ever hope to catch a fleeing GROVYLE however fast they may be.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
The leaves growing out of GROVYLE’s body are convenient for camouflaging it from enemies in the forest. This Pokémon is a master at climbing trees in jungles.
Ruby · Omega Ruby