Grookey
Grookey is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Grookey is one of the First Partner Pokémon
available in Pokémon Sword & Shield along with Scorbunny and Sobble. It appears to be based on a squirrel monkey.
Grookey is a mischievous Pokémon, full of boundless curiosity. Its green fur creates energy from sunlight. Wilted flowers and leaves have been seen to regain their color when Grookey drums with its stick near them.
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.
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


