Grookey
Grass-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Thwackey for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Grookey takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 350
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 620 CP
Grookey moves
2 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Scratch | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Scratch builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Grookey is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Grookey
How to get Grookey
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 24 | 938 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 1,016 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 588 | 636 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 731 | 791 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 588 | 636 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 444 | 481 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 588 | 636 |
Is Grookey good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Grookey has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (91 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 48 |
| Lv 3 | 80 |
| Lv 4 | 113 |
| Lv 5 | 146 |
| Lv 6 | 179 |
| Lv 7 | 212 |
| Lv 8 | 244 |
| Lv 9 | 277 |
| Lv 10 | 310 |
| Lv 11 | 341 |
| Lv 12 | 372 |
| Lv 13 | 403 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 434 |
| Lv 15 | 465 |
| Lv 16 | 496 |
| Lv 17 | 527 |
| Lv 18 | 558 |
| Lv 19 | 589 |
| Lv 20 | 620 |
| Lv 21 | 651 |
| Lv 22 | 682 |
| Lv 23 | 713 |
| Lv 24 | 744 |
| Lv 25 | 775 |
| Lv 26 | 806 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 837 |
| Lv 28 | 868 |
| Lv 29 | 899 |
| Lv 30 | 931 |
| Lv 31 | 946 |
| Lv 32 | 962 |
| Lv 33 | 977 |
| Lv 34 | 993 |
| Lv 35 | 1,008 |
| Lv 36 | 1,024 |
| Lv 37 | 1,039 |
| Lv 38 | 1,055 |
| Lv 39 | 1,070 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,086 |
| Lv 41 | 1,099 |
| Lv 42 | 1,113 |
| Lv 43 | 1,127 |
| Lv 44 | 1,141 |
| Lv 45 | 1,155 |
| Lv 46 | 1,170 |
| Lv 47 | 1,184 |
| Lv 48 | 1,198 |
| Lv 49 | 1,213 |
| Lv 50 | 1,227 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0810
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 5.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0810_POKEMON_GROOKEY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Grookey in Pokemon GO?
Grookey's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Grookey's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Grookey takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Grookey's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Grookey reaches 1,227 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,086 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Grookey?
A perfect 15/15/15 Grookey shows 620 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 775 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Grookey in Pokemon GO?
Grookey spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 1 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Grookey be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Grookey is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.