Grookey

Grookey (Pokédex #0810) is a Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 8. It is officially classified as 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.

As a Grass-type POKEMON, Grookey has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug moves. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground moves, taking only half damage from them.

Grookey's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 310 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 50 · ATK 65 · DEF 50 · SP.ATK 40 · SP.DEF 40 · SPD 65. Its standout stat is ATK (65), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Overgrow, Grassy surge, with Grassy surge as its hidden ability.

Grookey stands 0.3 m (12") tall and weighs 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Ground, Plant.

Grookey is part of the Grookey → Thwackey → Rillaboom evolution line (3-stage). Grookey is the base form and can evolve into Thwackey via Level 16.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Thwackey and Rillaboom. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.