TL;DR. Grookey is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 310. When it uses its special stick to strike up a beat, the sound waves produced carry revitalizing energy to the plants and flowers in the area.
When it uses its special stick to strike up a beat, the sound waves produced carry revitalizing energy to the plants and flowers in the area.
Stat spread.
Total of 310. 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.
Grookey 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, Grookey reaches 1,086 CP at level 40 and 1,242 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Grookey first appeared on January 18, 2026, during Grookey Community Day.
- Grookey
- Thwackey and Rillaboom by encounter
- Gigantamax Rillaboom
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 21 to Mar 10, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 to Mar 10, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 27 to Dec 1, 2024 | 1-star | Max Out Finale |
Grookey in competitive play.
Grookey is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Grookey.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Grookey, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Grookey?
Grookey is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Grookey weak to?
Grookey takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Grookey resistant to?
Grookey resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Grookey evolve?
Grookey evolves into Thwackey (Level 16).
What generation is Grookey from?
Grookey was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0810.
What are Grookey's base stats?
Grookey has HP 50, Attack 65, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 310.
What are Grookey's abilities?
Grookey can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Grassy Surge.
Is Grookey legendary or mythical?
No. Grookey is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Grookey's best stat?
Grookey's highest base stat is Attack at 65, which ranks 72nd of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Grookey good?
Grookey has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 99th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Grookey 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 Grookey is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Grookey vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Grookey | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Attack | 65 | 75 | -10 |
| Defense | 50 | 72 | -22 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Speed | 65 | 60 | +5 |
| Total | 310 | 417 | -107 |
Grookey appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Grookey is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Grookey.
Every main-series game Grookey is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- WildCoastal Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Coastal Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Leon in Postwick (cannot be Shiny)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Grookey appears in 56 episodes.
From JN059 (2021-03-12) through JN134 (2022-12-02).
TCG Pocket appearances
Grookey in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Grookey
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.