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Growth

Effect

The user’s body grows all at once. Raises Attack and Sp. Atk by 1 stage, or 2 in harsh sunlight.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
NormalStatus——200User

“—” power marks a status move. “—” accuracy means no accuracy check.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

Compared with Pokémon HeartGold.

  • PP: 40 → 20.

Pokémon that learn this move

78 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (72 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Growth: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
GrassPoisonLv 6Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
BugGrassLv 33Where to get it
BugGrassLv 37Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 7Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1, Lv 7Where to get it
GrassLv 8Where to get it
GrassFairyLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 9Where to get it
GrassDarkLv 9Where to get it
GrassDarkLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 29Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 7Where to get it
GrassDarkLv 1, Lv 7Where to get it
GrassDragonLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 10Where to get it
GrassLv 10Where to get it
GrassRockLv 10Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
BugGrassLv 29Where to get it
GrassLv 10Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassRockLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 13Where to get it
GrassDragonLv 13Where to get it
GrassDragonLv 13Where to get it
GrassFairyLv 18Where to get it
GrassFairyLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 4NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassPoisonLv 4Where to get it
GrassPoisonLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GhostGrassLv 24Where to get it
GhostGrassLv 24Where to get it
GrassLv 5Where to get it
GrassLv 1Where to get it
FairyLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GhostGrassLv 16Where to get it
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Tart Apple on Applin, and the Tart Apple can't be obtained.
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Sweet Apple on Applin, and the Sweet Apple can't be obtained.
DarkGrassLv 18NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PsychicGrassLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassNormalLv 7Where to get it
GrassNormalLv 7Where to get it
GrassNormalLv 7Where to get it
GroundGrassLv 40NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GroundGrassLv 44NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassLv 10Where to get it
GrassFireLv 10Where to get it
DarkGrassLv 30NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form.
Mega Venusaur
GrassPoisonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Cherrim’s standard form.
Cherrim (Sunshine Form)
GrassFireLv 1Battle only
Artwork shows Shaymin’s standard form.
Shaymin (Sky Forme)
GrassFlyingLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe Gracidea only works on an event Shaymin, and the game's only Shaymin (Forest of Time) isn't one.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form.
Ice Rider Calyrex
PsychicIceLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form.
Shadow Rider Calyrex
PsychicGhostLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Lilligant’s standard form.
Hisuian Lilligant
GrassFightingLv 1Where to get it
Artwork shows Venusaur’s standard form.
Gigantamax Venusaur
GrassPoisonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Flapple’s standard form.
Gigantamax Flapple
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Appletun’s standard form.
Gigantamax Appletun
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (7 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Growth: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
BugFairyEgg learnsetNo known way to get it
FireGroundEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassIceEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassFairyEgg learnsetWhere to get it
GrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

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