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.
They train in groups of five. Any member that can’t keep up will discard its belt and leave the group.
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 |
Espeon's Psyshock hits Throh for 68-80%. Whimsicott deals 43-51% with Moonblast.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Throh View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x68-80% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Throh View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x43-51% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Throh View Staraptor builds →Close Combat48-56% U Turn14-16% Double Edge72-84% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Throh View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x78-92% Psychic 2x74-87% | ||
Breeding is the whole story for Throh. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, 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 Humanshape egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Throh builds around Flame Orb for self-burn for Guts activation, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Guts does its job quietly.
Best Build
Throh best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Circle Throw
- Facade
- Storm Throw
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Wide Guard
- Bulk Up
- Storm Throw
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Circle Throw
- Bulk Up
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Storm Throw
- Knock Off
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Circle Throw
- Bulk Up
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Storm Throw
- Knock Off
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Throh threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Rock standing out. Pair that with Close Combat and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Throh threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ground standing out. Pair that with Superpower and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Throh threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ground standing out. Pair that with Focus Punch and Superpower and switchins need to think twice.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Throh picks up Superpower and Earthquake along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Ground coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Throh can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
5 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 find Throh through 5 walking encounters at Lv. 22-43. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Throh doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Throh can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Mold Breaker changes the entire equation for Throh. The 465 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a tank.
Mold Breaker is what you want on Throh. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Guts, Inner Focus) work on paper but Mold Breaker is what makes Throh worth using.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Throh is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
The core moveset is Knock Off, Circlethrow, Facade, and Stormthrow. Knock Off leads at 19% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Throh joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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 5BWDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves