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No. 0811 · Generation VIII · Galar

Thwackey

The Beat Pokémon

TL;DR. Thwackey is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 420. The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers.

Grass

The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers.

Height0.7 m
Weight14.0 kg
AbilitiesOvergrow
HiddenGrassy Surge
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70
Attack 85
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 80
Total420
420 base stat total, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Grass-types.
85 base Attack, Thwackey's strongest stat, ranking 41st of 127 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Thwackey 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, Thwackey reaches 1,876 CP at level 40 and 2,146 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack165
GO Defense134
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)1,876
Max CP (L50)2,121
Best buddy (L51)2,146
Raid catch CP 1,011–1,072 (L20). Weather boosted 1,263–1,340 (L25).

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Competitive

Thwackey in competitive play.

Thwackey is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #912 in the Great League.

UU
Terrain Setter
Grassy Glide / Knock Off / Taunt / U-turn
  • ItemTerrain Extender
  • AbilityGrassy Surge
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe
  • TeraSteel
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #912 64.1 score
Ultra League #818 45.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Thwackey.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Thwackey, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Thwackey?

Thwackey is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Thwackey weak to?

Thwackey takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Thwackey resistant to?

Thwackey resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Thwackey evolve?

Thwackey evolves from Grookey (Level 16). Thwackey evolves into Rillaboom (Level 35).

What generation is Thwackey from?

Thwackey was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0811.

What are Thwackey's base stats?

Thwackey has HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 70, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 60, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 420.

What are Thwackey's abilities?

Thwackey can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Grassy Surge.

Is Thwackey legendary or mythical?

No. Thwackey is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Thwackey's best stat?

Thwackey's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 41st of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Thwackey good?

Thwackey has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Thwackey as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Thwackey 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Thwackey is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
Comparison

Thwackey vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Thwackey Grass avg Difference
HP 70 66 +4
Attack 85 75 +10
Defense 70 72 -2
Special Attack 55 72 -17
Special Defense 60 72 -12
Speed 80 60 +20
Total 420 417 +3
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Game appearances

Thwackey appears in 4 games.

Every mainline release where Thwackey is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Thwackey isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Thwackey is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Thwackey appears in 1 episode.

From JN101 (2022-03-11) through JN101 (2022-03-11).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Thwackey partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Thwackey partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Thwackey card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.