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#0253 Grovyle

Grovyle artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Grass
Abilities
OvergrowActivates when HP falls below 1/2.Lightning RodDraws in Electric moves: no damage, ups Sp. Atk.
Hidden ability
ConcentrateMove accuracy is increased by 30%.
Capture
Gender
12.5% female
Egg groups
Monster / Dragon
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
2 Speed
Grovyle’s base stats
HP50
Attack65
Defense45
Sp. Atk85
Sp. Def65
Speed95
Total405

Where to find it

Evolve Treecko

Evolution

Evolves from Treecko at Lv 16.

Evolves into Sceptile at Lv 36.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Grovyle’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Fury CutterBugPhysical4010015Slashes the target twice with a scythe, claw, or similar weapon.
1False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
1X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
1Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
1PoundNormalPhysical4010035The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1LeafageGrassPhysical4010040The user strikes the foe with leaves.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
9Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
12DetectFightingStatus——5It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
15Quick GuardFightingStatus——15The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
20AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010If the foe has already taken damage, this attack’s power is 2 times higher.
25Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
30SlamGrassPhysical7010020Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage.
35Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
40Leaf BladeGrassPhysical9010015The foe is slashed with a sharp leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
45ScreechNormalStatus—8540An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages.
50EndeavorNormalPhysicalvar.1005An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
55Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Grovyle can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM70FlashNormalStatus—10020The user flashes a light that lowers the foe’s accuracy by 1 stage. It can also light up caves.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM97Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
TM107Grassy TerrainGrassStatus——10Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger.
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Grovyle can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Aura SphereFightingSpecial80—20The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit.
EndeavorNormalPhysicalvar.1005An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Olivine City · Cost: Heavy Ball ×1

Requirements: Route 38 → Olivine City: small extras

Olivine City

Grass WhistleGrassStatus—5015Plays a soothing tune that puts the target to sleep.
Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.
Leech SeedGrassStatus—9010A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

Cherrygrove Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Cherrygrove City

Magical LeafGrassSpecial60—20The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.

Route 5 House · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 5: the Pokémon shelter raid (after the Cascade Badge)

Route 5 cottage: the old lady teaches it after you save the girl

Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

Celadon Gym · Cost: Free

taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym

Solar BladeGrassPhysical12510010The user gathers sunlight on turn 1, then focuses it into a blade to strike on turn 2.

Azalea Kurt house · Cost: Free

Requirements: Azalea Town: the Charcoal Kiln's Farfetch'd (Cut → Leek → battle → Solar Blade tutor)

taught by the Farfetch'd master in Azalea Town

SynthesisGrassStatus——5The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Cherrygrove Southwest house · Cost: TM75 Swords Dance ×1

Cherrygrove City

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.

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