Grovylein Pokémon SoulGold
grass
Pokédex Entry
Wood Gecko Pokémon
Leaves grow out of this Pokémon's body. They help obscure a Grovyle from the eyes of its enemies while it is in a thickly overgrown forest.
Grovyle in Pokémon SoulGold
Grovyle is #253 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its grass typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Grass
Dex
#253
Abilities
Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male, 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
monster, dragon
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
Base Exp
142
EV Yield
2 Speed
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2
Resists
water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Grovyle isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.
Level Up Moves (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| False SwipeLevel: 1False Swipe | normal | 40 | 100 | 40 | ||
| An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter | bug | 10 | 95 | 20 | ||
| An attack that intensifies on each successive hit. | ||||||
| X ScissorLevel: 1X Scissor | bug | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| Energy BallLevel: 1Energy Ball | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PoundLevel: 1Pound | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack | normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| LeafageLevel: 1Leafage | grass | 40 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Attacks with a flurry of small leaves. | ||||||
| Mega DrainLevel: 9Mega Drain | grass | 40 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| DetectLevel: 12Detect | fighting | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Quick GuardLevel: 15Quick Guard | fighting | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Evades priority attacks for one turn. | ||||||
| AssuranceLevel: 20Assurance | dark | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 25Giga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| SlamLevel: 30Slam | normal | 80 | 75 | 20 | ||
| Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | ||||||
| Double TeamLevel: 35Double Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Leaf BladeLevel: 40Leaf Blade | grass | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 45Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| EndeavorLevel: 50Endeavor | normal | 1 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. | ||||||
| Leaf StormLevel: 55Leaf Storm | grass | 0 | 90 | 5 | ||
| Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. |
Egg Moves (16)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrunchCrunch | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | |||||
| Mud SportMud Sport | ground | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves. | |||||
| EndeavorEndeavor | normal | 1 | 100 | 5 | |
| Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. | |||||
| Leech SeedLeech Seed | grass | 0 | 90 | 10 | |
| Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. | |||||
| Dragon BreathDragon Breath | dragon | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze. | |||||
| Crush ClawCrush Claw | normal | 75 | 95 | 10 | |
| Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense. | |||||
| Worry SeedWorry Seed | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia. | |||||
| Double KickDouble Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
| A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice. | |||||
| Grass WhistleGrass Whistle | grass | 0 | 55 | 15 | |
| Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody. | |||||
| SynthesisSynthesis | grass | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. | |||||
| Magical LeafMagical Leaf | grass | 60 | 0 | 20 | |
| Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded. | |||||
| Leaf StormLeaf Storm | grass | 0 | 90 | 5 | |
| Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk. | |||||
| Razor WindRazor Wind | normal | 80 | 0 | 10 | |
| A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| Bullet SeedBullet Seed | grass | 0 | 100 | 30 | |
| Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | |||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | |||||
| Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain | grass | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP. |
TM/HM Moves (39)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsAcrobatics | flying | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM62TM62 | |
| Does double damage if the user has no item. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Dragon TailDragon Tail | dragon | 60 | 90 | 10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM85TM85 | |
| An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | 40 | 100 | 40 | TM54TM54 | |
| An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM87TM87 | |
| An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Low SweepLow Sweep | fighting | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM47TM47 | |
| Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed. | ||||||
| Nature PowerNature Power | normal | 1 | 0 | 20 | TM96TM96 | |
| The type of attack varies depending on the location. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 0 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM75TM75 | |
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| TrailblazeTrailblaze | grass | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60TM60 | |
| The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. | ||||||
| Work UpWork Up | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM01TM01 | |
| The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| X ScissorX Scissor | bug | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM81TM81 | |
| Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. |
Type Summary
5
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
9
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Grovyle. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Grovyle resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Grovyle, either offensively or defensively.
Bulbasaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Ivysaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Venusaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Charizard
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Butterfree
bugflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Weedle
bugpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Kakuna
bugpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Beedrill
bugpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Zubat
poisonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Golbat
poisonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Oddish
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Gloom
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Vileplume
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Bellsprout
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Weepinbell
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Victreebel
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Scyther
bugflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Moltres
fireflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Dragonite
dragonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
Spinarak
bugpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists grass
2×Good
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