Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Wood Gecko Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch.
It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch.
Grovyle Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Grovyle for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Gliscor's Earthquake hits Grovyle for 40-47%.
Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Grovyle View Gliscor builds →Earthquake40-47% | ||
Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grovyle View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin19-22% Scald21-25% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grovyle View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake105-123%KO Ice Shard 2x168-198%KO Superpower167-197%KO | ||
Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Grovyle View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin26-31% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Partway through Treecko's chain. Grovyle still has another evolution ahead before reaching Sceptile. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. So far, Speed got the biggest boost (+25 from Treecko). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Grovyle to get Treecko eggs easily using 39 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Bullet Seed, Crunch, Crush Claw and 12 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Grovyle Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Grovyle's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Leaf Storm and Solar Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Grovyle in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Grovyle in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Treecko over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Grovyle in Black 2 & White 2
Step 1Obtain TreeckoAlso found in:
Step 2Grovyle ✓
Grovyle Guide
Grovyle is meant to evolve into Sceptile. At 405 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Grovyle. Unburden is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Grovyle is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Grovyle spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves