Pokémon type
Grass
Grookey
#810 (Galar)
Best moveset for Grookey
The best moves for Grookey are Razor Leaf and Grass Knot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Scratch and Grass Knot deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
43.2DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
43.2DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.16DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Grookey family. Grookey evolves into Thwackey for 25 Candy, then into Rillaboom for 100 Candy.
Game images
Grookey, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
PokéXciting! Manila
In person
23rd Jan 2027
Dynamax Trails
16th Nov
PokéXciting! Singapore
In person
7th Nov
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
In person
2nd Oct
PokéXciting! Kuala Lumpur
In person
12th Sep
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
January 2026 Community Day: Grookey
18th Jan
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Summary
Grookey is a Grass Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves. Grookey's best moveset is Razor Leaf & Grass Knot and it has a Max CP of 1,227. Grookey evolves into Thwackey.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | 13 | 15.6 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Energy Ball | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Overgrowth from Razor Leaf | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Strike from Scratch | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Grass Knot
43.2 DPS
|
7.3 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Grass Knot
43.2 DPS
|
7.1 | 97% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
6.3 | 87% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
6 | 83% |
Counters & Raids
Top Grookey counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Grookey Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
122 |
| Defense |
|
91 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Level 50 | 127 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
465 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
620 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
931 |
|
Level 40 |
1,086 |
|
Level 50 |
1,227 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 775 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,008 |