Grotle pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Name origin

grove: a small wood or forest
turtle: water-based reptile

Pokedex data

National №	388
Type	Grass
Species	Grove Pokémon
Height	3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight	213.8 lbs (97.0 kg)
Abilities	Overgrow Shell Armor (Dream World)
Local №	002 (Diamond, Pearl) 002 (Platinum)
Japanese	Hayashigame

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack, 1 Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	141
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	½	½	½	2		2	½	2		2

Grotle stats

The base stats for Grotle are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	75	260 - 354
Attack	89	164 - 304
Defense	85	157 - 295
Sp. Atk	55	103 - 229
Sp. Def	65	121 - 251
Speed	36	69 - 188
Total	405

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.
Pearl	The shell is hardened soil. Some Pokémon come to peck the berries growing on the trees on its back.
Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
HeartGold SoulSilver	A GROTLE that lives in the forest is said to have its own secret springwater.

Evolution chart

#387
Turtwig
Grass →
(Level 18)

#388
Grotle
Grass →
(Level 32)

#389
Torterra
Grass · Ground

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Grotle learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
5	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
9	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
13	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
17	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
22	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
27	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
32	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
37	Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
42	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
47	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
52	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90

Other generations: IV V

Grotle learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Grotle egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	-	-

Grotle learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Grotle egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Grotle can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Grotle can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100

Grotle can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Grotle is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Grotle is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Grotle is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Grotle is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Grotle sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Grotle

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Pokeathlon stats

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Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

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