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#388 · Grotle *

Turtwig Torterra
Grotle Grotle
Grass type
Pokédex No. #388
In-game variants
Description EV Statistics
Grotle is a Grass type Pokemon. Its Pokedex ID is #388.
It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokemon there on its back.

Abilities: Overgrow, Shell Armor
Gender ratio: 87.5% male / 12.5% female
Evolution: Evolves into Torterra starting at level 16.
Total: 305
75
HP
89
Atk
85
Def
56
Speed
Grotle Population
NameMaleFemaleGenderlessTotal
Grotle3533424699
ShinyGrotle1014529
GlitterGrotle0000
Evolutionary Chain

Grotle weaknesses and resistances

Takes 2x damage from: Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug Steel

Takes half damage from: Water Electric Grass Ground

Damage from each of its types is multiplied together. See the full type chart.

Moves Grotle learns by level-up

Lv.MoveTypePowerAcc.PP
–TackleNormal5010035
5WithdrawWater––40
9AbsorbGrass2010025
13Razor LeafGrass559525
17CurseGhost––10
22BiteDark6010025
27Mega DrainGrass4010015
32Leech SeedGrass–9010
37SynthesisGrass––5
42CrunchDark8010015
47Giga DrainGrass7510010
52Leaf StormGrass130905

TM moves Grotle can learn (46)

Swords Dance · Cut · Headbutt · Strength · Solar Beam · Toxic · Double Team · Light Screen · Reflect · Flash · Rest · Substitute · Snore · Protect · Mud-Slap · Giga Drain · Endure · Swagger · Attract · Sleep Talk · Return · Frustration · Safeguard · Iron Tail · Synthesis · Hidden Power · Sunny Day · Rock Smash · Facade · Nature Power · Superpower · Secret Power · Bullet Seed · Natural Gift · Worry Seed · Seed Bomb · Energy Ball · Earth Power · Rock Climb · Captivate · Stealth Rock · Grass Knot · Round · Grass Pledge · Work Up · Confide

Grotle in battle

Grotle has 75 HP, 89 Attack, 85 Defense and 56 Speed, which adds up to 305. That is the #452 highest total of the 1,025 Pokémon in the Pokédex. Its Speed beats 38% of the Pokédex, and its best stat is Attack at 89.

Strongest moves of its own type: Leaf Storm (130 power, 90% accuracy), Solar Beam (120 power, 100% accuracy), Energy Ball (90 power, 100% accuracy), Grass Pledge (80 power, 100% accuracy).

Strongest coverage moves: Superpower (120 power, 100% accuracy), Iron Tail (100 power, 75% accuracy), Earth Power (90 power, 100% accuracy).

Moves are ranked by power, then accuracy, from the level-up and TM lists above. That is a starting point, not a recommended moveset: check accuracy, PP and how the rest of your team covers other types before you commit.

Where to find Grotle

Grotle can appear as a wild Pokémon on Leaf Town. See how to catch a Pokémon.