Throh Best Moveset
One of the bulkier Fighting types available at 120 HP and 85/85 defenses. 100 Attack fires Fighting TermStab with solid force at 45 Speed cooldowns. The moveset absorbs punishment and retaliates between long recharges. No Mega access, but the natural bulk compensates.
120 HP and Guts in Gen V (Black & White). Bulk Up plus Circle Throw forced switches while stacking boosts. The judo Pokemon that threw opponents out.
Best Moves
Best Build
Throh best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Circle Throw
- Sleep Talk
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Same Bulk Up stalling in Gen VI (X & Y). Knock Off removed items. Two gens borderline through slow attrition.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Sleep Talk
- Circle Throw
Recommended Teammates
Faster threats with priority cut through Bulk Up in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fighting with 45 Speed needed Mach Punch for anything quick.
Wall Moveset
- Circle Throw
- Bulk Up
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of Bulk Up stalling in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Power creep overwhelmed the slow approach. 45 Speed in a fast format.
Support Moveset
- Sleep Talk
- Knock Off
- Rest
- Circle Throw
Recommended Teammates
Throh Weakness
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 |
What is Throh Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Throh
Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Throh for 48-56%. Gardevoir's Moonblast hits Throh for 78-92%. Togekiss deals 64-76% with Dazzling Gleam.
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Throh View Staraptor builds →Close Combat32-38% U Turn9-11% Double Edge48-56% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Throh View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x78-92% Psychic 2x74-87% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Throh View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x60-71% Dazzling Gleam 2x64-76% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Throh
Throh can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Throh is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Throh is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Throh can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Throh is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Throh Guide
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 Stormthrow, Knock Off, Circlethrow, and Facade. Stormthrow leads at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
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