Is Thwackey Good in Scarlet & Violet Playthrough?
Grass mid-stage heading to Rillaboom. Handles Water encounters in the Terrarium. Push to level 35.
Grookey has the type edge here and should clean up Katy's team.
Grookey has the type edge here and should clean up Brassius's team.
Grookey has the type edge here and should clean up Iono's team.
Grookey has the type edge here and should clean up Kofu's team.
Grookey trades roughly evenly with Larry's team.
Grookey trades roughly evenly with Ryme's team.
Grookey trades roughly evenly with Tulip's team.
Grusha's team hits Grookey's weaknesses hard.
Rillaboom has the type edge here and should clean up Rika's team.
Rillaboom trades roughly evenly with Poppy's team.
Larry's team hits Rillaboom's weaknesses hard.
Hassel's team hits Rillaboom's weaknesses hard.
Rillaboom has the type edge here and should clean up Geeta's team.
Catch Grookey on Coastal Biome (overworld, Lv 50-80).
Your Grookey should hit Level 35 before you reach Rika, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Thwackey in Scarlet & Violet
You're catching Grookey first, not Thwackey. Grookey appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Thwackey Weakness
Thwackey's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 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 |
What is Thwackey Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Thwackey
 Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x60-72% Gust 2x50-60% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Squawkabilly Normal | C | |
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Scyther Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x68-80% Fury Cutter 2x45-54% | ||
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x54-64% Gust 2x45-54% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Scovillain GrassFire | C | |
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Scyther Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x68-80% Fury Cutter 2x47-56% | ||
 Bombirdier Dark | C | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Toxtricity ElectricPoison | C | |
Scovillain GrassFire | C | |
Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Scyther Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x73-86% Fury Cutter 2x49-59% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x107-126%KO Acrobatics 2x50-59% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Salazzle builds →Heat Wave 2x121-143%KO Acid Spray 2x52-62% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x161-190%KO Venoshock 2x83-98% Leech Life 2x38-46% | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x159-188%KO Smog 2x26-31% | ||
Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x103-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x54-63% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
 Revavroom SteelPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Revavroom builds →Poison Jab 2x95-112%KO Overheat 2x62-73% | ||
 Seviper Poison | C | |
 Corviknight Steel | B | |
Scyther Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x93-110%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Pyroar builds →Flamethrower 2x117-137%KO | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x166-195%KO Venoshock 2x84-99% Leech Life 2x40-47% | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x164-193%KO Smog 2x26-31% | ||
Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x105-124%KO Aerial Ace 2x54-64% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
Revavroom SteelPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Revavroom builds →Poison Jab 2x96-114%KO Overheat 2x63-74% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x197-232%KO Bug Buzz 2x138-162%KO Hurricane 2x112-131%KO Poison Jab 2x37-44% | ||
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | B | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x197-232%KO Bounce 2x50-59% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x174-206%KO U-turn 2x59-70% Heat Wave 2x48-57% | ||
Corviknight Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Corviknight builds →Brave Bird 2x112-133%KO U-turn 2x44-52% | ||
 Yanmega Bug | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Yanmega builds →Bug Buzz 2x120-141%KO Air Slash 2x101-119%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x192-226%KO Bug Buzz 2x134-158%KO Hurricane 2x108-128%KO Poison Jab 2x37-43% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x160-189%KO Hurricane 2x136-160%KO | ||
Chi-Yu DarkFire | B | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x192-226%KO Bounce 2x48-57% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x169-199%KO U-turn 2x57-67% Heat Wave 2x47-55% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 2x145-171%KO Poison Jab 2x65-77% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x196-231%KO Bug Buzz 2x136-160%KO Hurricane 2x111-130%KO Poison Jab 2x37-43% | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x162-191%KO Hurricane 2x138-162%KO | ||
Chi-Yu DarkFire | B | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x196-231%KO Bounce 2x49-58% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x172-203%KO U-turn 2x58-68% Heat Wave 2x47-56% | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 2x148-174%KO Poison Jab 2x66-78% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Arcanine can KO Thwackey with Flare Blitz (91-107%). Staraptor deals 49-57% with Double-Edge.
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed20-24% Flare Blitz 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x26-31% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Thwackey View Staraptor builds →Close Combat32-38% U Turn 2x38-45% Double Edge49-57% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Thwackey Evolutions
Partway through Grookey's chain. Thwackey still has another evolution ahead before reaching Rillaboom. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Grookey). The final form adds another 110 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Thwackey to get Grookey eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Fake Out, Growth, Hammer Arm and 3 more.
SV Thwackey Best Moveset
85 Attack at 80 Speed on Grass with AbilityGrassy Surge setting Grassy Terrain. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Rillaboom exists. The moveset has decent physical output on Grassy Terrain where Grassy Glide gets priority. One evolution from S-Tier. C-Tier in its own right through Grassy Surge and Eviolite.
Best Build
Thwackey best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Grassy Glide
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Fake Out and Growth on Thwackey. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leaf Storm and Solar Blade, they expand what Thwackey can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Thwackey Scarlet & Violet Guide
Thwackey is meant to evolve into Rillaboom. At 420 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 Thwackey. Grassy Surge is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Thwackey is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Scarlet & Violet, you can run Thwackey through the first few routes without issues. 420 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Rillaboom as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Thwackey joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves