Grotle
#388 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Grove Pokémon
Grotle
#388 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Grove Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
75
260
354
Attack
89
164
304
Defense
85
157
295
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
65
121
251
Speed
36
69
188
Total
405
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Normal
Shiny
Grotle
Grove Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk, 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
Lore
Pokémon Black 2
It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
Pokémon White 2
It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Turtwig #387 | Level 18 | Grotle #388 |
Grotle #388 | Level 32 |  Torterra #389 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Withdraw |  |  Status | - | - | 40 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. |
| 5 | Withdraw | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. |
| 9 | Absorb | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 13 | Razor Leaf | | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 17 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 22 | Bite |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| 27 | Mega Drain | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 32 | Leech Seed | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| 37 | Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 42 | Crunch | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 47 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 52 | Leaf Storm | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen |  | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power |  | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Grass Pledge | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | A column of grass hits opposing Pokémon. When used with its water equivalent, its damage increases into a vast swamp. |
| Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Seed Bomb | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Stealth Rock |  | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. |
| Superpower | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense. |
| Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Worry Seed | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia. |
Traits
Overgrow
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell Armor(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
