Thwackey
Thwackey is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Evolution of Grookey; evolves into Rillaboom.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0811 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Beat Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 14.0 kg (30.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Grassy Surge (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0002 (Sword/Shield) 0228 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 147 |
| 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 | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Def | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 420 | 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 | The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers. |
|---|---|
| Shield | When it’s drumming out rapid beats in battle, it gets so caught up in the rhythm that it won’t even notice that it’s already knocked out its opponent. |
Moves learned by Thwackey
Moves learnt by level up
Thwackey does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Thwackey does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Thwackey cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Thwackey 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 | Growl | 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 | |
| 36 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Thwackey learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 |
Egg moves
Thwackey learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Thwackey 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
Thwackey is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 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 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 |
Thwackey sprites
Where to find Thwackey
| 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 Thwackey questions
- We don't have any Thwackey questions yet!
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Other languages
| English | Thwackey |
|---|---|
| Japanese | バチンキー (Bachinkī) |
| German | Chimstix |
| French | Badabouin |
| Italian | Thwackey |
| Spanish | Thwackey |
| Korean | 채키몽 (chaekimong) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 啪咚猴 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 啪咚猴 |
| English |
Beat Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ビートポケモン |
| German | Beat-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Percussions |
| Italian | Pokémon Ritmo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Ritmo |
| Korean | 비트포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 节拍宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 節拍寶可夢 |
Name origin
- thwack
- strike, often with a stick
- monkey
- a species of primate


