Grovyle (Pokémon)

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Grovyle Wood Gecko Pokémon ジュプトル Juptile #253 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Unburden Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Dragon Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Grovyle 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 47.6 lbs. 21.6 kg Grovyle 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 141 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Grovyle 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Grovyle (Japanese: ジュプトル Juptile) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Treecko starting at level 16 and evolves into Sceptile starting at level 36.

Biology

Grovyle is a bipedal Pokémon similar in appearance to a theropod dinosaur. It is primarily green with a red underside. There is a belt-like green stripe across its belly. Grovyle's hands have two clawed fingers, and powerful legs with bird-like feet. Its well-developed muscles make it an expert climber and allow it to leap quickly from branch to branch. Grovyle has three long leaves on its wrists, a large leaf on top of its head, and two tails that have a leafy appearance. This leafy appearance allows it to be camouflaged in the forests where it lives. These leaves are also used in its former signature move, Leaf Blade.

In the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Grovyle in the anime

Ash's Grovyle

Ash's Treecko evolved into a Grovyle in Exploud and Clear. In Odd Pokémon Out, Grovyle evolved into a Sceptile.

Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

Grovyle appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. Despite having a large role in the games, he only appeared briefly in the beginning of the episode, stealing one of the Time Gears. He has a much larger role in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

Sawyer's Grovyle

A Grovyle appeared in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!, under the ownership of Sawyer. It evolved from a Treecko during a battle against Ash and his Frogadier. It was later revealed to have evolved into a Sceptile before A Meeting of Two Journeys!.

Other

Grovyle debuted in What You Seed is What You Get, under the ownership of Natasha, who works at a watermelon field. Natasha used her Grovyle along with her Slugma in a battle against Ash's Corphish and Treecko. Working as a team, they were able to defeat Ash.

Minor appearances

A Grovyle appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!, under the ownership of one of the participants of Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG041 Grovyle Ash's Pokédex Grovyle, the Wood Gecko Pokémon. Grovyle is the evolved form of Treecko and live deep within forests. Known as tree climbers, they jump easily from one tree to the next. AG066 Grovyle Ash's Pokédex Grovyle, the Wood Gecko Pokémon. Grovyle is well known for its dexterity in treetops, as it is often seen jumping from branch to branch. Even the fastest of Pokémon cannot catch a Grovyle in wooded areas.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY075 Grovyle Serena's Pokédex Grovyle, the Wood Gecko Pokémon and an evolved form of Treecko. Grovyle has powerful legs, which allow it to move quickly and jump with great power.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

A Grovyle appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Brendan. It evolved from Treecko, and then eventually evolved into Sceptile, which was capable of Mega Evolving.

In the manga

Grovyle in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Grovyle

Ash owns a Grovyle in Ash & Pikachu.

Grovyle in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Emerald's Sceptile

The Treecko meant to be handed to Emerald was recovered by Wally and became a Grovyle in Dreadful Dealing with Dusclops to rescue his temporary owner when a wild Dusclops threatened to suck them into its infinite cavity. After a few more weeks of training at the Sky Pillar under Norman, he was able to awaken the ancient legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, but the huge gust of wind sent him flying miles away into a distant island where he evolved again to a Sceptile and was this time caught by Guile Hideout, who smuggled him into the Battle Factory to try to drive the nosy press away. He ended up being stolen by his legitimate owner, Emerald, and became a fixed member of his team.

Emerald had borrowed a Grovyle during his Factory challenge in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, it should not be confused with his Sceptile. This Grovyle, like the other Factory Pokémon, is at level 50.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga

Main article: Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

Grovyle first appeared in BET1.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom manga

Alpha owns a Grovyle.

In the TCG

Main article: Grovyle (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky: Grovyle is a major character in the main storyline. He travels to the present to prevent the collapse of Temporal Tower by stealing Time Gears, actions that make him appear villainous for most of the game. The player was his partner in the future. He also stars in the Special Episode In the Future of Darkness.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The same Grovyle from Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky is recruitable via the Connection Orb. He requests assistance in rescuing Celebi.

	Spoilers end here.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #002 Kanto #— Ruby The leaves growing out of Grovyle's body are convenient for camouflaging it from enemies in the forest. This Pokémon is a master at climbing trees in jungles. Sapphire This Pokémon adeptly flies from branch to branch in trees. In a forest, no Pokémon can ever hope to catch a fleeing Grovyle however fast they may be. Emerald Leaves grow out of this Pokémon's body. They help obscure a Grovyle from the eyes of its enemies while it is in a thickly overgrown forest. FireRed Its strongly developed thigh muscles give it astounding agility and jumping performance. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It leaps from tree branch to tree branch quite swiftly. It shows astounding agility. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch. White Black 2 It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #002 X Its strongly developed thigh muscles give it astounding agility and jumping performance. Y It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch. Omega Ruby The leaves growing out of Grovyle’s body are convenient for camouflaging it from enemies in the forest. This Pokémon is a master at climbing trees in jungles. Alpha Sapphire This Pokémon adeptly flies from branch to branch in trees. In a forest, no Pokémon can ever hope to catch a fleeing Grovyle however fast they may be.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Treecko Emerald Evolve Treecko FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Treecko Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Treecko
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 5 (Island Scan)Fr Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Treecko Trozei! Secret Storage 9, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Western Cave (38F-49F) Ranger Olive Jungle, Fiore Temple
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Sky Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) Ranger: GS Old Mansion, Forest Temple, Fire Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: Sun-Dappled Bank Conquest Greenleaf Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 1 Shuffle Galerie Rouge: Stage 72 Marron Trail: Stage 656 Rumble World Leafy Expanse: Lookout Tree (All Areas, Entrance Boss) Picross Area 12: Stage 03
Generation VII Masters Evolve Brendan's Treecko

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 17/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 055 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 099 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1313 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 1818 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 2323 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 2828 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3333 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 3838 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 4343 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4848 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 5353 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— ——% 15 5858 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5 6363 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grovyle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grovyle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM47 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grovyle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grovyle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Seed* Grass Physical 25 100% 30 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Crush Claw* Normal Physical 75 95% 10 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 60 100% 20 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Grass Whistle Grass Status — 55% 15 Grassy Terrain* Grass Status — —% 10 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10 Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Grovyle in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Grovyle in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grovyle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grovyle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Grovyle can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Grovyle cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grovyle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grovyle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Giga DrainSM Grass Special 75 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grovyle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grovyle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Island ScanUSUM Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10

A superscript level indicates that Grovyle can learn this move normally in Generation VII Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grovyle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grovyle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Razor Leaf	Grovyle (EX Emerald 28)
Slash	Grovyle (EX Ruby & Sapphire 32)
Scratch	Grovyle δ (EX Crystal Guardians 19)
SonicBoom	Ash's Grovyle (Movie VS Pack 1)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP My legs let me bound over any boulder! I'm proud of them! 26%-50% HP Watch my HP. I'm already halfway down. 1%-25% HP I'm exhausted...I don't have the strength to even jump... Level up I leveled up! And so did my jumping power!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Grass Poké Assist: Grass Field move: (Cut ×2) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 50 Browser entry R-130 Grovyle cuts with the leaves on its arms. They can cut through metal with ease.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Grass Poké Assist: (present) Grass Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Grass Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry R-143/N-034 It launches leaf blades around itself.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Leaf Blade Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Overgrow Ability 2: Mountaineer Ability 3: Parry Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Treecko when its Speed is 58 or higher Evolves into Sceptile when its Speed is 118 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Magoichi, Murashige, Takakage, and Yatarō
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #090 Sleep Charm Leaves the foe asleep. Swappable Skill(s): Quirky++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 172 Base Defense: 120 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Bullet Seed Charged Attacks: Leaf Blade, Aerial Ace, Grass Knot

Evolution

Unevolved Treecko  Grass

Level 16 →

First Evolution Grovyle  Grass

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Sceptile  Grass

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Grovyle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Appearance-wise, Grovyle resembles the dinosaur known as the Dromaeosaurus. It is believed that the dinosaur had feathers, much like how Grovyle has leaves on its body. Its design could be based on a Protarchaeopteryx. Like the other members of its evolutionary line, Grovyle's design shares some similarities with the leaf-tailed gecko, a species of lizard that blends in with plant-like appendages.

Name origin

Grovyle is a combination of grove (a group of trees) and reptile. Vyle may also possibly refer to vine or vile.

Juptile is based on jungle or 樹 ju (tree) and reptile or raptor.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ジュプトル Juptile From jungle or 樹 ju and reptile French Massko From masse and gecko Spanish Grovyle Same as English name German Reptain From Reptil and Hain Italian Grovyle Same as English name Korean 나무돌이 Namudori From 나무 namu and 돌이 dori, a suffix commonly used on animal's names Mandarin Chinese 森林蜥蜴 Sēnlínxīyì Literally "Forest lizard" Cantonese Chinese 森林蜥蜴 Sāmlàhmsīkyihk Literally "Forest lizard"

More languages Hindi ग्रोभाइल Grovyle Transcription of English name Russian Гровайл Grovayl Transcription of English name Thai จุปไทล์ Juptile Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Grovyle
• Sawyer's Grovyle
• Wally's Grovyle
• Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
• Team Poképals
• Starter Pokémon

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