Grovyle Best Moveset
85 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed on Grass. AbilityUnburden doubles Speed after an item is consumed. Fast for a middle-stage but the Sp. Atk trails Sceptile. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk but prevents Unburden from triggering. One evolution from the full package.
Grovyle saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This marked Grovyle's competitive debut. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Petayaberry, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Substitute
- Agility
- Hidden Power Water
Recommended Teammates
Grovyle sat at D-Tier in Gen IV. This was Grovyle's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Leftovers, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Grovyle best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Hidden Power Ice
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Grovyle saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was a decline from D-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Fightinggem, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Grovyle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Grovyle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Assault Vest, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Crunch
- Detect
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Grovyle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Grovyle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Acrobatics
- Swords Dance
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Grovyle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Grovyle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Leaf Blade
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Grovyle saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Grovyle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- X Scissor
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Grovyle Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Grovyle for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Grovyle Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Grovyle
Weavile's Ice Shard hits Grovyle for 65-77%. Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 96-113%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grovyle View Weavile builds →Knock Off52-61% Ice Shard 2x65-77% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grovyle View Staraptor builds →Close Combat64-75% U Turn 2x75-88% Double Edge96-113%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grovyle View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x76-89% Flamethrower 2x76-89% | ||
Evolution
Partway through Treecko's chain. Grovyle still has another evolution ahead before reaching Sceptile. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Speed got the biggest boost (+25 from Treecko). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Grovyle
Can't catch Grovyle directly. Start with Treecko at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Treecko to Grovyle is where the leveling time goes.
No wild encounters for Grovyle in Legends: Z-A. Bring Treecko over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Grovyle in LZA
Step 1Obtain TreeckoCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sunlit Cavern · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Grovyle ✓
Step 3Evolve into Sceptile
Can't catch Grovyle directly. Start with Treecko at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Treecko to Grovyle is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Grovyle in BDSP
The path to Grovyle starts with Treecko at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
No wild encounters for Grovyle in Sword & Shield. Bring Treecko over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Grovyle in SwSh
Step 1Obtain TreeckoBREEDINGAvailableLeave Grovyle with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Treecko egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sunlit Cavern · After National Dex obtained, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Grovyle ✓
Step 3Evolve into Sceptile
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Wood Gecko Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch.
Grovyle Guide
Grovyle is meant to evolve into Sceptile. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Grovyle. Unburden is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Grovyle is a physical attacker with base 65 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a pivot.
You can run Grovyle through the first few routes without issues. 405 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Sceptile as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Grovyle spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves