TL;DR. Throh is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 465. When it tightens its belt, it becomes stronger. Wild Throh use vines to weave their own belts.
When it tightens its belt, it becomes stronger. Wild Throh use vines to weave their own belts.
Stat spread.
Total of 465. 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.
Throh 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, Throh reaches 2,562 CP at level 40 and 2,931 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Throh first appeared on July 17, 2021, during Pokémon GO Fest 2021.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 25 to Nov 30, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 to Nov 30, 2025 | 3-star | Final Justice |
| May 4 to May 9, 2024 | 3-star | Rivals Week |
Throh in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Throh across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #187 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Throh.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Throh, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Throh?
Throh is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Throh weak to?
Throh takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Throh resistant to?
Throh resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
Does Throh evolve?
Throh does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Throh from?
Throh was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0538.
What are Throh's base stats?
Throh has HP 120, Attack 100, Defense 85, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 85, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 465.
What are Throh's abilities?
Throh can have the abilities Guts, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Mold Breaker.
Is Throh legendary or mythical?
No. Throh is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Throh's best stat?
Throh's highest base stat is HP at 120, which ranks 3rd of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Throh good?
Throh has a base stat total of 465, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 44th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Throh 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 Throh is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Throh vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Throh | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 120 | 78 | +42 |
| Attack | 100 | 104 | -4 |
| Defense | 85 | 76 | +9 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 64 | -34 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 70 | +15 |
| Speed | 45 | 75 | -30 |
| Total | 465 | 467 | -2 |
Throh appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Throh is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Throh.
Every main-series game Throh is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Fighting-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Vanillish in Circhester
- ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidNorth Lake Miloch, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fighting) (needs another player)
- YObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- WildFriend Safari (Fighting) (needs another player)
- Omega RubyObtainable
- WildRoute 112 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon))
- Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- BlackObtainable
- WildRoutes 10, 15, 18, Pinwheel Forest (outside) (rustling grass)
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 10, 15, 18, Pinwheel Forest (outside) (tall grass)
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 15, 18, 23, Pinwheel Forest (outside) (rustling grass)
- WildBlack 2 and White 2 (tall grass)
- White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 15, 18, 23, Pinwheel Forest (outside), Black 2 and White 2 (tall grass)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Throh appears in 7 episodes.
From BW070 (2012-03-15) through JN048 (2020-12-04).
TCG Pocket appearances
Throh in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Throh
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.