Rillaboom
Rillaboom is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Rillaboom has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Drum Solo.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0812 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Drummer Pokémon |
| Height | 2.1 m (6′11″) |
| Weight | 90.0 kg (198.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Grassy Surge (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0003 (Sword/Shield) 0229 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 265 |
| 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 | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 530 | 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
Rillaboom
| Sword | By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle. |
|---|---|
| Shield | The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group. |
Gigantamax
| Sword | Gigantamax energy has caused Rillaboom’s stump to grow into a drum set that resembles a forest. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Rillaboom has become one with its forest of drums and continues to lay down beats that shake all of Galar. |
Moves learned by Rillaboom
Moves learnt by level up
Rillaboom does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Rillaboom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Rillaboom cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Rillaboom learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branch Poke | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| 1 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Noble Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| 19 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 24 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 38 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 54 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 62 | Boomburst | Normal | 140 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Rillaboom learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum Beating | Grass | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Rillaboom learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rillaboom 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
Rillaboom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Rillaboom sprites
Where to find Rillaboom
| 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 |
Answers to Rillaboom questions
- What is a good moveset for Rillaboom?
- Is Rillaboom any use without Grassy Surge?
- Why will people use High Horsepower on Rillaboom when it could use Earthquake?
- Grassy Glide vs. Fakeout?
- Rillaboom or Toedscruel for a Scarlet playthrough?
- Why can't Rillaboom learn Belly Drum?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Rillaboom |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴリランダー (Gorirandā) |
| German | Gortrom |
| French | Gorythmic |
| Italian | Rillaboom |
| Spanish | Rillaboom |
| Korean | 고릴타 (gorilta) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 轰擂金刚猩 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 轟擂金剛猩 |
| English |
Drummer Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ドラマーポケモン |
| German | Drummer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Batteur |
| Italian | Pokémon Percussione |
| Spanish | Pokémon Percusión |
| Korean | 드러머포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鼓手宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鼓手寶可夢 |
Name origin
- gorilla
- a large species of primate
- boom
- a loud sound or explosion


