Thwackey
Grass-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Rillaboom for 100 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 Thwackey takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 471
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,072 CP
Thwackey 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
- Thwackey is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Thwackey
How to get Thwackey
- Evolve from
- Grookey · 25 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 45 | 1,622 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 45 | 1,756 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,036 | 1,099 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,289 | 1,367 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,036 | 1,099 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 783 | 831 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,036 | 1,099 |
Is Thwackey good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Thwackey 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 (134 Defense / 172 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 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 83 |
| Lv 3 | 139 |
| Lv 4 | 196 |
| Lv 5 | 253 |
| Lv 6 | 309 |
| Lv 7 | 366 |
| Lv 8 | 423 |
| Lv 9 | 479 |
| Lv 10 | 536 |
| Lv 11 | 589 |
| Lv 12 | 643 |
| Lv 13 | 697 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 750 |
| Lv 15 | 804 |
| Lv 16 | 857 |
| Lv 17 | 911 |
| Lv 18 | 965 |
| Lv 19 | 1,018 |
| Lv 20 | 1,072 |
| Lv 21 | 1,125 |
| Lv 22 | 1,179 |
| Lv 23 | 1,233 |
| Lv 24 | 1,286 |
| Lv 25 | 1,340 |
| Lv 26 | 1,394 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,447 |
| Lv 28 | 1,501 |
| Lv 29 | 1,554 |
| Lv 30 | 1,608 |
| Lv 31 | 1,635 |
| Lv 32 | 1,662 |
| Lv 33 | 1,689 |
| Lv 34 | 1,715 |
| Lv 35 | 1,742 |
| Lv 36 | 1,769 |
| Lv 37 | 1,796 |
| Lv 38 | 1,822 |
| Lv 39 | 1,849 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,876 |
| Lv 41 | 1,900 |
| Lv 42 | 1,924 |
| Lv 43 | 1,948 |
| Lv 44 | 1,972 |
| Lv 45 | 1,997 |
| Lv 46 | 2,021 |
| Lv 47 | 2,046 |
| Lv 48 | 2,071 |
| Lv 49 | 2,096 |
| Lv 50 | 2,121 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0811
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 14.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0811_POKEMON_THWACKEY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Thwackey in Pokemon GO?
Thwackey's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Thwackey's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Thwackey 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 Thwackey's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Thwackey reaches 2,121 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,876 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 Thwackey?
A perfect 15/15/15 Thwackey shows 1,072 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,340 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 Thwackey in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Grookey (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Thwackey be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Thwackey depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.