Mid-stage Pokemon like Grovyle rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Sceptile, which is where the real potential kicks in. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Wood Gecko Pokemon.
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 Weakness
FragileFire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Grovyle to get Treecko eggs easily using 60 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Eviolite turns Grovyle into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Unburden and Naughty nature stack with a spread EV build EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Best Grovyle Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Acrobatics
- Brick Break
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Grovyle. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Leaf Storm and Solar Blade into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Grovyle in Sword & Shield. Bring Treecko over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Grovyle in Sword & Shield
Step 1Obtain TreeckoCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Grovyle ✓
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.
Grovyle appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Grovyle spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A