Shroodle doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Grafaiai, and getting there is worth the grind. Known as the Toxic Mouse Pokemon. Part of the Gen 9 roster.
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 Weakness
GoodShroodle is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. The Poison/Normal typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
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.
How to Evolve
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, a spread EV build EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Flying coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Shroodle Moveset
- Encore
- Parting Shot
- Knock Off
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
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
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.
At 290 BST, Shroodle is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Grafaiai before bringing it to any serious fight.
Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai at level 28. Shroodle is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Shroodle gets Prankster, Unburden, and Pickpocket. But Prankster is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Shroodle is a physical attacker with base 65 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Shroodle can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A