Grookey Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Grookey official artwork
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Grookey

Chimp Pokémon

GRASS

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.

Grookey Pokédex brings together the essential information for Grookey, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Grookey is National Pokédex #810 and was introduced in Generation VIII. It is a Grass-type Pokémon.

This Grookey Pokédex covers Grookey across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. 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.

Grookey at a glance

Type
GRASS
Weak to
FIRE2×ICE2×POISON2×FLYING2×BUG2×
Best base stat
Attack — 65
Abilities
Overgrow, Grassy Surge (Hidden)
Next evolution
Thwackey — Level 16

Grookey Pokédex overview

Grookey has the Grass typing, it belongs to Generation VIII, its Pokédex classification is the Chimp Pokémon. 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. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Grookey Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Grookey quick facts

Height
0.3 m
Weight
5.0 kg
Generation
Generation VIII
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
50

Grookey Pokédex type and weaknesses

Grookey is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug. It resists Water, Electric, Grass and Ground. These matchups come from Grookey's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Grookey and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Grookey type effectiveness

Damage taken when Grookey is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIRE2×ICE2×POISON2×FLYING2×BUG2×

Resists

WATER½×ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×GROUND½×

Based on Grass typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Grookey Pokédex stats

Grookey has a base stat total of 310, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 65. In the Grookey Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Grookey is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Grookey base stats

Hp50
Attack65
Defense50
Special Attack40
Special Defense40
Speed65
Total310

Grookey Pokédex abilities

Grookey can have Overgrow and Grassy Surge as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Grookey functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Grookey abilities

Overgrow

Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Grassy Surge Hidden

When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.

Grookey Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Grookey. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Grookey evolution family

Level 16

Grookey evolution requirements

Grookey Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Grookey has 1 form shown on this Grookey Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Grookey normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Grookey.

Grookey Pokédex game appearances

Grookey appears in 2 Pokémon titles, including Shield and Sword. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Grookey appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Grookey game availability

ShieldWild encounter
SwordWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Grookey?

The locations below show where Grookey can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Grookey encounter locations

2 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
ShieldPostwick AreaGift5100%—
SwordPostwick AreaGift5100%—

Grookey Pokédex moves

The Grookey Pokédex lists 65 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Grookey move explorer

65 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
1ScratchNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
6Branch PokeGRASSPhysical4010040Level Up
8TauntDARKStatus—10020Level Up
12Razor LeafGRASSPhysical559525Level Up
17ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Level Up
20Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Level Up
24SlamNORMALPhysical807520Level Up
28UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Level Up
32Wood HammerGRASSPhysical12010015Level Up
36EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—AssuranceDARKPhysical6010010Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Bullet SeedGRASSPhysical2510030Machine
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Energy BallGRASSSpecial9010010Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Grass KnotGRASSSpecial—10020Machine
—Grass PledgeGRASSSpecial8010010Machine
—Grassy GlideGRASSPhysical5510020Machine
—Grassy TerrainGRASSStatus——10Machine
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Machine
—Leaf StormGRASSSpecial130905Machine
—Low KickFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—Magical LeafGRASSSpecial60—20Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Seed BombGRASSPhysical8010015Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Machine
—Solar BladeGRASSPhysical12510010Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—TrailblazeGRASSPhysical5010020Machine
—U TurnBUGPhysical7010020Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Fake OutNORMALPhysical4010010Egg
—GrowthNORMALStatus——20Egg
—Hammer ArmFIGHTINGPhysical1009010Egg
—Leech SeedGRASSStatus—9010Egg
—Nature PowerNORMALStatus——20Egg
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Egg
—Worry SeedGRASSStatus—10010Egg
—Grass PledgeGRASSSpecial8010010Tutor
—Grassy GlideGRASSPhysical5510020Tutor

Grookey Pokédex entries

The Grookey Pokédex entries below let you compare how Grookey has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Grookey Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Sword

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.

Shield

It attacks with rapid beats of its stick. As it strikes with amazing speed, it gets more and more pumped.

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