Nothing fancy in Shroodle's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Though usually a mellow Pokémon, it will sink its sharp, poison-soaked front teeth into any that anger it, causing paralysis in the object of its ire.
To keep enemies away from its territory, it paints markings around its nest using a poisonous liquid that has an acrid odor.
Shroodle is weak to Ground and Psychic. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. The Poison/Normal typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Shroodle for 53-62%. Espeon threatens a KO with Psyshock (264-311%). Krookodile's Earthquake also KOs at 305-360%.
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shroodle View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb53-62% | ||
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shroodle View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x264-311%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shroodle View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x305-360%KO Knock Off100-117%KO Close Combat122-144%KO | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Shroodle View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle12-14% | ||
Shroodle is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Grafaiai. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 195 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Shroodle easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Shroodle keeps momentum with Parting Shot, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Damprock gives it extra utility, spread EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Flying coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Shroodle best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Encore
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Taunt
- Substitute
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Encore
- Taunt
- Copycat
- Parting Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Copycat
- Toxic
- Dig
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Encore
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
- Acrobatics
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Encore
- Taunt
- Copycat
- Parting Shot
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Copycat
- Toxic
- Dig
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Shroodle's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Gunk Shot and Double-Edge, but Dark and Bug and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Shroodle learns Gunk Shot and Double-Edge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Bug coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Shroodle starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 24 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Shroodle in Scarlet & Violet
You can catch Shroodle through 24 walking encounters from Lv. 5-32, but availability differs between Violet and Scarlet. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Shroodle doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Shroodle is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai at level 28. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 290 BST.
Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai at level 28. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For a casual playthrough, Shroodle works as a placeholder. Poison/Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Grafaiai. That's where the stats start mattering.
Shroodle only appears in 2 games. Currently catchable in Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A. First available in Legends: Z-A.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Shroodle has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Shroodle has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves