#0388 · Gen 4 · 405 BST
Grotle
A Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with solid 89 base Attack. Common ability: Overgrow.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
150/98/94/67/76/50
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
182/155/150/117/128/96
Abilities
Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Grotle
Grotle is a Grass/None-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 405. A Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with solid 89 base Attack. Common ability: Overgrow.
Best stat: Attack (89 base)
Grotle's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 89 base Attack and 36 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Overgrow
- Shell Armor
How to use Grotle competitively
Open the damage calculator with Grotle selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Grotle appears in the species dropdown. Drop Grotle into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0388 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Grass / None |
| Abilities | Overgrow, Shell Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 405 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 75 / 89 / 85 / 55 / 65 / 36 |