Where can I find Thwackey in SoulGold?

Thwackey cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Thwackey?

Thwackey is a grass-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Thwackey learn in SoulGold?

Thwackey can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Thwackeyin Pokémon SoulGold

grass

Pokédex Entry

Beat Pokémon

The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#811

Abilities

Overgrow(Primary)

Ups Grass moves in a pinch.

Grassy Surge(Secondary)

Field becomes grassy.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

field, grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

147

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Grookey

Base form

→

Thwackey

Level up Grookey to Lv. 16

→

Rillaboom

Level up Thwackey to Lv. 35

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How to Obtain

Thwackey isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Double HitLevel: 0Double Hit	normal	35	90	10
0	Double HitLevel: 0Double Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	TauntLevel: 1Taunt	dark	0	100	20
1	TauntLevel: 1Taunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
1	Branch PokeLevel: 1Branch Poke	grass	40	100	40
1	Branch PokeLevel: 1Branch Poke	The user pokes the target with a pointed branch.
12	Razor LeafLevel: 12Razor Leaf	grass	55	95	25
12	Razor LeafLevel: 12Razor Leaf	Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
19	ScreechLevel: 19Screech	normal	0	85	40
19	ScreechLevel: 19Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
24	Knock OffLevel: 24Knock Off	dark	0	100	20
24	Knock OffLevel: 24Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
30	SlamLevel: 30Slam	normal	80	75	20
30	SlamLevel: 30Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
36	UproarLevel: 36Uproar	normal	0	100	10
36	UproarLevel: 36Uproar	Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
42	Wood HammerLevel: 42Wood Hammer	grass	120	100	15
42	Wood HammerLevel: 42Wood Hammer	Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too.
48	EndeavorLevel: 48Endeavor	normal	1	100	5
48	EndeavorLevel: 48Endeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
GrowthGrowth	normal	0	0	0
GrowthGrowth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
Hammer ArmHammer Arm	fighting	100	90	10
Hammer ArmHammer Arm	A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed.
Fake OutFake Out	normal	40	100	10
Fake OutFake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	0	100	10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.