Grotle
Grotle is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Grove Pokémon
.
Pokédex data
National № | 388 |
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Type | Grass |
Species | Grove Pokémon |
Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
Weight | 97.0 kg (213.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Overgrow Shell Armor (hidden ability) |
Local № | 002 (Diamond/Pearl) 002 (Platinum) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 142 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Grass, Monster |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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Attack | 89 | 164 | 304 | |
Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Sp. Atk | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Speed | 36 | 69 | 188 | |
Total | 405 | 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
Grotle changes
- In Generation 4, Grotle has a base experience yield of 141.
- In Generations 4-7, Grotle has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond | It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell. |
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Pearl | The shell is hardened soil. Some Pokémon come to peck the berries growing on the trees on its back. |
Platinum | 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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back. |
X Omega Ruby | It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell. |
Y Alpha Sapphire | It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back. |
Moves learned by Grotle
Moves learnt by level up
Grotle learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Withdraw | Water | ![]() | — | — |
5 | Withdraw | Water | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
13 | Razor Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
17 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
27 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
32 | Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
37 | Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
47 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
52 | Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Egg moves
Grotle learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Grotle egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Heavy Slam | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Tickle | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Wide Guard | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Grotle can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Grass Pledge | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Grotle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
96 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Grotle can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Grotle learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Withdraw | Water | ![]() | — | — |
5 | Withdraw | Water | ![]() | — | — |
9 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
13 | Razor Leaf | Grass | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
17 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
27 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
32 | Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
37 | Synthesis | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
47 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
52 | Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Egg moves
Grotle learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Grotle egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Tickle | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Wide Guard | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Worry Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Grotle can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sun & Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Grass Pledge | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Grotle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
96 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Grotle can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Grotle sprites
Where to find Grotle
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Turtwig |
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HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Turtwig |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ula'ula Meadow |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Grotle |
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Japanese | ハヤシガメ (Hayashigame) |
German | Chelcarain |
French | Boskara |
Name origin
- grove
- a small wood or forest
- turtle
- water-based reptile