Stats & Training
Raw HP carries Throh's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Atk barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Judo Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It performs throwing moves with first-rate skill. Over the course of many battles, Throh’s belt grows darker as it absorbs its wearer’s sweat.
They train in groups of five. Any member that can’t keep up will discard its belt and leave the group.
Throh Weakness
Type-wise, Throh takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Throh's overall bulk (120/85/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x33-39% Psybeam 2x42-50% Confusion 2x33-39% | ||
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x42-50% Peck 2x26-32% | ||
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 2x33-39% Air Cutter 2x30-36% Confusion 2x26-32% Gust 2x20-25% | ||
 Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Natu builds →Peck 2x18-21% Stored Power 2x14-18% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x28-33% Psybeam 2x38-45% Confusion 2x30-36% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x38-45% Peck 2x22-27% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x48-58% Psybeam 2x27-32% Confusion 2x22-26% Gust 2x28-33% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x38-45% Peck 2x22-27% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x27-33% Psybeam 2x36-44% Confusion 2x30-35% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x36-44% Peck 2x23-27% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x55-65% Extrasensory 2x32-38% Air Slash 2x46-55% Confusion 2x21-25% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x46-55% Psybeam 2x27-33% Confusion 2x21-25% Gust 2x25-30% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x51-61% Psycho Cut 2x27-31% Psybeam 2x37-44% Confusion 2x30-36% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x55-65% Drill Peck 2x48-57% Pluck 2x37-44% Peck 2x23-27% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x57-67% Bounce 2x53-63% Wing Attack 2x39-46% Aerial Ace 2x39-46% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x41-48% Air Slash 2x53-63% Psycho Cut 2x31-38% Psybeam 2x46-55% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x53-62% Psycho Cut 2x27-32% Psybeam 2x39-46% Confusion 2x30-36% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x54-64% Drill Peck 2x49-58% Pluck 2x37-44% Peck 2x23-28% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x57-68% Bounce 2x54-64% Wing Attack 2x39-46% Aerial Ace 2x39-46% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Drifloon builds →Acrobatics 2x23-28% Gust 2x20-24% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x49-58% Psycho Cut 2x26-31% Psybeam 2x37-44% Confusion 2x29-35% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x49-58% Acrobatics 2x31-36% Gust 2x26-31% | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x40-47% Psybeam 2x32-38% Confusion 2x26-31% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x44-53% Confusion 2x27-33% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x50-59% Psycho Cut 2x26-31% Psybeam 2x36-43% Confusion 2x29-35% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x50-59% Acrobatics 2x32-38% Gust 2x25-29% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x41-49% Psybeam 2x34-40% Confusion 2x26-31% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x44-52% Confusion 2x28-33% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x55-65% Fly 2x36-43% Air Slash 2x60-70% Draining Kiss 2x40-48% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x76-89% Psychic 2x73-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x65-77% Psybeam 2x53-62% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x50-59% Acrobatics 2x31-37% Gust 2x26-30% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Throh View Noivern builds →Fly 2x46-54% Air Slash 2x50-59% Wing Attack 2x31-37% Air Cutter 2x40-48% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Throh for 61-72%. Clefable's Moonblast hits Throh for 51-60%.
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Throh View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower24-29% Air Slash 2x61-72% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Throh View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x51-60% Knock Off4-5% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Throh View Slowking builds →Scald22-26% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Gardevoir builds →
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Sword & Shield Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Throh. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Throh with 52 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Sword & Shield Throh Best Moveset
Flame Orb buys the setup turn. Throh clicks Bulk Up, then starts cleaning with Facade and Normal coverage. Brave nature with max HP and Attack EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Throh best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Facade
- Wide Guard
- Bulk Up
- Storm Throw
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Throh threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Ground standing out. Pair that with Superpower and Focus Blast and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Throh Locations
5 encounter spots for Throh at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Throh in Sword & Shield
You can find Throh through 5 walking encounters at Lv. 22-43. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Throh Guide
In Sword & Shield, Mold Breaker changes the entire equation for Throh. The 465 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a tank. Facade with Flame Orb is the standard set.
Mold Breaker is what you want on Throh. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Guts, Inner Focus) work on paper but Mold Breaker is what makes Throh worth using.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Throh is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Facade, Wideguard, Bulk Up, and Stormthrow. Facade leads at 25% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Throh joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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