Pokemon Legends Arceus Grotle is a Grass Type Grove Pokémon with a Medium Slow growth rate and a 1 Attack, 1 Defense EV Yield. Grotle can be found with Overgrow as an Ability; we recommend the Brave Nature, based on 405 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Grotle Stats and Abilities
Based on Grotle Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Grotle Highest IV Stat is Attack (89) and the Lowest being Speed (36).
Rank | Stat | Value |
---|---|---|
F | HP | 75 |
C | Attack | 89 |
D | Defense | 85 |
E | Special Attack | 55 |
E | Special Defense | 65 |
F | Speed | 36 |
D | Total | 405 |
Grotle | Detail |
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Best Nature | Brave
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 25% Sitrus Berry ![]() 15% Apricorn ![]() 15% Spoiled Apricorn ![]() |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups |
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Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Overgrow Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch). |
Hidden Ability | Shell Armor Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit. |
How To Evolve Grotle in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Turtwig requires (Level 18) to evolve into Grotle and then (Level 32) to evolve into Torterra.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution | |||
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Turtwig
![]() | Level 18
→ |
Grotle
![]() | Level 32
→ |
Torterra
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Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Turtwig
| 318 | 55 | 68 | 45 | 64 | 55 | 31 |
Stat Change
| +87 | +20 | +21 | +10 | +21 | +10 | +5 |
![]() Grotle
| 405 | 75 | 89 | 55 | 85 | 65 | 36 |
Stat Change
| +120 | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 |
![]() Torterra
| 525 | 95 | 109 | 75 | 105 | 85 | 56 |

Where To Find Grotle Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Grotle in PLA.

Pokemon LA Grotle Weakness
Grotle is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Grotle to take More Damage from , Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Grotle Weak Against?
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How To Complete Grotle Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Times you have seen it use Bite | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Leaf Blade | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've given it food | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number you've evolved | 1 | 2 | 3 |

Best Grotle Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Grotle Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
34 |
Leaf Blade
| ![]() | Physical | 135 | 100 | 15 | High critical hit ratio. |
11 |
Bite
| ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | May cause flinching. |
18 |
Bulldoze
| ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Grotle Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Grotle can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1
(10)
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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6
(15)
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Strikes opponent with leaves.
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11
(20)
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May cause flinching.
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18
(28)
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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25
(35)
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Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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34
(45)
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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43
(54)
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Grotle Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Grotle can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
| |
Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S |
![]() Shaymin Sky
|
![]() ![]() | 600 | 100 | 103 | 120 | 75 | 75 | 127 |
S |
![]() Shaymin Land
|
![]() | 600 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
A |
![]() Tangrowth
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![]() | 535 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 | 50 | 50 |
A |
![]() Hisuian Decidueye
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![]() ![]() | 530 | 88 | 112 | 95 | 80 | 95 | 60 |
B |
![]() Torterra
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![]() ![]() | 525 | 95 | 109 | 75 | 105 | 85 | 56 |







































