Thwackey (#0811) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8581–150157–295

Def7067–134130–262

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe8076–145148–284

Total420Higher than 44% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Thwackey outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Grassy SurgeHidden ability
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

0.96% of teams · rank #90 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Terrain Extender
Ability: Grassy Surge
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 192 HP / 64 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Grassy Glide
U-turn
Knock Off
Wood Hammer

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.77%
Rated 1500+0.9%
Rated 1630+0.96%
Rated 1760+1.36%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.96%

Moves

Grassy Glide100%
U-turn99.3%
Knock Off94.6%
Wood Hammer35.2%
Taunt31.6%
Low Kick31.2%
Leech Seed5.4%
Drain Punch2%
Swords Dance0.5%
Screech0.2%

Items

Terrain Extender86.3%
Choice Band5.9%
Eviolite5.9%
Choice Scarf1.8%
Life Orb0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 192 HP / 64 Atk / 252 Spe31.2%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD23.2%
Jolly 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.9%
Careful 252 HP / 240 SpD / 16 Spe6.1%
Adamant 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe6%

Tera types

Steel45.3%
Grass33%
Poison19.3%
Water2%

Common teammates

Grafaiai66.2%
Chesnaught61.2%
Kleavor60.5%
Mew55.8%
Diancie44.7%
Alcremie21.1%
Magnezone16.8%
Comfey14%

Evolution

#0810GrookeyGrass
1. Level 16#0811ThwackeyGrass
  1. Level 35#0812RillaboomGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

EvoDouble HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

1Branch PokeInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

12Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

19ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

24Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

30SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

36UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

42Wood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

48EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 6

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggGrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggStrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Beat Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#002Blueberry#228

When it’s drumming out rapid beats in battle, it gets so caught up in the rhythm that it won’t even notice that it’s already knocked out its opponent.
Shield
The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers.
Sword