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National No. 253

Grovyle

Wood Gecko Pokémon

Plant
Generation III
0.9 m Size
21.6 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0253
Grovyle

Description

This Pokémon adeptly flies from branch to branch in trees. In a forest, no Pokémon can ever hope to catch a fleeing Grovyle however fast they may be.

Abilities

Ability 1

Overgrow

Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Unburden

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.9 m / 2'95"
Weight 21.6 kg / 47.62 lbs
Color Green
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 142
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Monster / Dragon
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 87.5% / Female: 12.5%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Grovyle
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Grovyle
French Massko
German Reptain
Spanish Grovyle
Italian Grovyle
Japanese ジュプトル Juptile
Korean 나무돌이 Namudori
Chinese 森林蜥蜴 Sāmlàhmsīkyihk · Sēnlínxīyì

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The leaves growing out of Grovyle’s body are convenient for camouflaging it from enemies in the forest. This Pokémon is a master at climbing trees in jungles.

18 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Treecko
Treecko
Nº252
Grovyle
Grovyle
Nº253 Treecko · Lv. 16
Sceptile
Sceptile
Nº254 Grovyle · Lv. 36
Mega Sceptile
Mega Sceptile
Nº254 Sceptilite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Grovyle

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
50
-
110 - 157
210 - 304
Attack
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Defense
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Sp Attack.
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense Esp.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Speed
95
+2 EV
90 - 161
175 - 317
Total
405
+2 EV
-
-
Life
50
Lv 50: 110 - 157 Lv 100: 210 - 304
At.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Df.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
At. Esp.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Vel. +2 EV
95
Lv 50: 90 - 161 Lv 100: 175 - 317
Total +2 EV
405

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Pound No.1 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Absorb No.71 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Fury Cutter No.210 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 95%
Pursuit No.228 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 18
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 45
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Leaf Blade No.348 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Slam No.21 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Detect No.197 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
False Swipe No.206 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 40
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Leaf Storm No.437 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 55
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 130
Hit 90%
Mega Drain No.72 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
X-Scissor No.404 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Quick Guard No.501 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Leafage No.670 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Energy Ball No.412 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Assurance No.372 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Giga Drain No.202 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Double Team No.104 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 35
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Endeavor No.283 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 50
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%