Throh Best Moveset
One of the bulkier Fighting types available at 120 HP and 85/85 defenses. 100 Attack fires Fighting TermStab with solid force at 45 Speed cooldowns. The moveset absorbs punishment and retaliates between long recharges. No Mega access, but the natural bulk compensates.
120 HP and Guts in Gen V (Black & White). Bulk Up plus Circle Throw forced switches while stacking boosts. The judo Pokemon that threw opponents out.
Best Moves
Best Build
Throh best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Circle Throw
- Sleep Talk
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Same Bulk Up stalling in Gen VI (X & Y). Knock Off removed items. Two gens borderline through slow attrition.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Sleep Talk
- Circle Throw
Recommended Teammates
Faster threats with priority cut through Bulk Up in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fighting with 45 Speed needed Mach Punch for anything quick.
Wall Moveset
- Circle Throw
- Bulk Up
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of Bulk Up stalling in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Power creep overwhelmed the slow approach. 45 Speed in a fast format.
Support Moveset
- Sleep Talk
- Knock Off
- Rest
- Circle Throw
Recommended Teammates
Throh Weakness
Type-wise, Throh takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Throh's overall bulk (120/85/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Throh Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Throh
Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Throh for 48-56%. Gardevoir's Moonblast hits Throh for 78-92%. Togekiss deals 64-76% with Dazzling Gleam.
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Throh View Staraptor builds →Close Combat32-38% U Turn9-11% Double Edge48-56% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Throh View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x78-92% Psychic 2x74-87% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Throh View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x60-71% Dazzling Gleam 2x64-76% | ||
Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Throh. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs take an average time to hatch, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Throh with 70 breeding partners from the Human-Like egg group.
Shiny Throh
Throh's red gi becomes a slightly different shade of red, and the judo Pokemon remains as red as it was before. When your entire design identity is "the red fighting guy" and your shiny is "the also-red fighting guy," you know somebody ran out of the color budget.
Shiny Throh Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Throh Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyThroh Locations
Throh patrols Lumiose City's Wild Zones from level 26, this red judo Fighting type, a sturdy grappler kept on foot to a tight level 28 window.
Best Locations to Catch Throh in Legends: Z-A
6 encounter spots for Throh at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Throh in Sword & Shield
You can catch Throh through 6 walking and trade encounters from Lv. 22-43, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
No wild encounters for Throh in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Throh is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Throh can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Throh is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Raw HP carries Throh's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Atk barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Judo Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It performs throwing moves with first-rate skill. Over the course of many battles, Throh’s belt grows darker as it absorbs its wearer’s sweat.
Throh Guide
Throh plays as a tank. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.
Adamant is the go-to nature for Throh. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD EVs. Fits the tank role.
Game Availability
Throh joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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