Grookey
Grookey is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Grookey is one of the starter Pokémon available in Pokémon Sword & Shield (releasing late 2019) along with Scorbunny and Sobble.
It is a mischievous Pokémon that is full of boundless curiosity. During the Sword & Shield announcement trailer it is seen tapping the stick it keeps in its hair, then climbing to the top of a building.
Grookey appears to be based on a spider monkey.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0810 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Chimp Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Grassy Surge (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0001 (Sword/Shield) 0227 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Total | 310 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
Moves learned by Grookey
Moves learnt by level up
Grookey does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Grookey does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Grookey cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Grookey learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Branch Poke | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| 17 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 20 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 28 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 32 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 36 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Grookey learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Grookey gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Grookey is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 73 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 146 | Grass Pledge | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 190 | Solar Blade | Grass | 125 | 100 | |
| 191 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 194 | Grassy Glide | Grass | 55 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 |
Grookey sprites
Where to find Grookey
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Grookey |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サルノリ (Saru nori) |
| German | Chimpep |
| French | Ouistempo |
| Italian | Grookey |
| Spanish | Grookey |
| Korean | 흥나숭 (heungnasung) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 敲音猴 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 敲音猴 |
| English |
Chimp Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こざるポケモン |
| German | Schimpansen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Chimpanzé |
| Italian | Pokémon Scimpanzé |
| Spanish | Pokémon Chimpancé |
| Korean | 꼬마원숭이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小猴宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小猴寶可夢 |
Name origin
- groove
- rhythm
- monkey
- a species of primate


