Grovyle
TL;DR. Grovyle is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 405. The leaves growing out of GROVYLE’s body are convenient for camouflaging it from enemies in the forest. This POKéMON is a master at climbing trees in jungles.
The leaves growing out of GROVYLE’s body are convenient for camouflaging it from enemies in the forest. This POKéMON is a master at climbing trees in jungles.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Grovyle in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Grovyle reaches 1,673 CP at level 40 and 1,914 CP as a best buddy.
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Grovyle in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Grovyle across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #627 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Grovyle.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Grovyle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Grovyle?
Grovyle is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Grovyle weak to?
Grovyle takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Grovyle resistant to?
Grovyle resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Grovyle evolve?
Grovyle evolves from Treecko (Level 16). Grovyle evolves into Sceptile (Level 36).
What generation is Grovyle from?
Grovyle was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0253.
What are Grovyle's base stats?
Grovyle has HP 50, Attack 65, Defense 45, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 65, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Grovyle's abilities?
Grovyle can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Unburden.
Is Grovyle legendary or mythical?
No. Grovyle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Grovyle's best stat?
Grovyle's highest base stat is Speed at 95, which ranks 15th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Grovyle good?
Grovyle has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Grovyle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Grovyle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Grovyle vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Grovyle | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Attack | 65 | 75 | -10 |
| Defense | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Speed | 95 | 60 | +35 |
| Total | 405 | 417 | -12 |
Grovyle appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Grovyle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Grovyle in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Grovyle appears in 44 episodes.
From AG041 (2003-09-04) through XY094 (2015-10-29).
- AG041 What You Seed is What You Get Advanced Generation 2004-09-11
- AG066 Exploud and Clear Advanced Generation 2005-02-19
- AG067 Go Go Ludicolo! Advanced Generation 2005-02-26
- AG068 A Double Dilemma Advanced Generation 2005-03-05
- AG070 Balance of Power Advanced Generation 2005-03-19
- AG075 Whiscash and Ash Advanced Generation 2005-04-23
- AG082 A Shroomish Skirmish Advanced Generation 2005-06-11
- AG084 Who's Flying Now? Advanced Generation 2005-06-25
- AG085 Sky High Gym Battle! Advanced Generation 2005-07-09
- AG086 Lights, Camerupt, Action! Advanced Generation 2005-07-16
- AG087 Crazy as a Lunatone Advanced Generation 2005-08-20
- AG088 The Garden of Eatin' Advanced Generation 2005-08-27
+ 32 more episodes
- AG093 Clamperl of Wisdom Advanced Generation 2005-09-17
- AG095 The Evolutionary War Advanced Generation 2005-10-01
- AG096 Training Wrecks Advanced Generation 2005-10-08
- AG099 It's Still Rocket Roll to Me Advanced Generation 2005-10-29
- AG101 Vanity Affair Advanced Generation 2005-11-12
- AG107 Absol-ute Disaster Advanced Generation 2006-01-07
- AG108 Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt Advanced Generation 2006-01-14
- AG110 The Great Eight Fate! Advanced Generation 2006-01-28
- AG111 Eight Ain't Enough Advanced Generation 2006-01-28
- AG117 Berry, Berry Interesting Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- AG118 Less is Morrison Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- AG120 Satoshi to Haruka! Hōen de no Atsuki Batoru!! Advanced Generation 2005-03-24
- AG124 Island Time Advanced Generation 2006-03-04
- AG126 Saved by the Beldum Advanced Generation 2006-03-11
- AG128 Shocks and Bonds Advanced Generation 2006-03-18
- AG129 A Judgment Brawl Advanced Generation 2006-03-18
- AG130 Choose It or Lose It! Advanced Generation 2006-03-25
- AG131 At the End of the Fray Advanced Generation 2006-03-25
- AG133 The Right Place and the Right Mime Advanced Generation 2006-04-15
- AG134 A Real Cleffa Hanger Advanced Generation 2006-04-15
- AG135 Numero Uno Articuno Advanced Generation 2006-04-22
- AG137 Hooked on Onix Advanced Generation 2006-05-06
- AG138 Rough, Tough Jigglypuff Advanced Generation 2006-05-13
- AG140 Sitting Psyduck Advanced Generation 2006-05-27
- AG148 A Chip Off the Old Brock Advanced Generation 2006-09-16
- AG149 Wheel of Frontier Advanced Generation 2006-09-16
- AG156 From Cradle to Save Advanced Generation 2006-10-14
- AG159 Off the Unbeaten Path Advanced Generation 2006-10-21
- AG161 Odd Pokémon Out! Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- DP124 To Thine Own Pokémon Be True! Diamond & Pearl 2009-09-12
- XY075 Rivals: Today and Tomorrow! XY 2015-08-08
- XY094 From A to Z! XY 2016-02-20
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Grovyle has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Grovyle sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Grovyle cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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