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Grookey

Grookey (Japanese: サルノリ, HepburnSarunori) (GROO-kee[1]) is the Grass-type First partner Pokémon of the Galar region. It is one of the three First partner Pokémon revealed for the core titles, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Biology

Physiology

Grookey is a small monkey-like Pokémon with an orange muzzle, a yellow face "mask" around its eyes, and light green fur. It also has pointed brown ears and orange hands and feet. It has a hairdo that resembles two leaves, which holds its stick. Its tail is curved, short, and brown, and its eyes are black.

Behavior

Grookey are full of curiosity and also quite mischievous. They are considered to be a mood maker as their demeanor can make just about anyone happy. Like Braixen, they are also very attached to the branches on the top of their heads. One usually sleeps on the arms of its Trainer or family members. After Grookey are born, they grab a stick from a nearby tree and carry it with them for the rest of their lives. These sticks become infused with Grookey's energy by being around them.

In the wild, Grookey live in troops with others of their kind. Their green fur contains chlorophyll and synthesizes sunlight into energy. Grookey troops can be heard from afar drumming in time on hard Berries. Trainers that do not take life seriously and enjoy dancing to their own rhythm will appreciate Grookey as their first Pokémon.

Natural abilities

Grookey can revitalize plants by touching them with the stick in its fur. It is also good at climbing trees.

Alternatively, the stick it wears can be used as a weapon to hit foes with.

Evolution

Grookey evolves into Thwackey starting at level 16, which evolves into Rillaboom starting at level 35.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield First partner Pokémon from Leon in Postwick One

Pokédex entries

  • Sword

    When it uses its special stick to strike up a beat, the sound waves produced carry revitalizing energy to the plants and flowers in the area.

  • Shield

    It attacks with rapid beats of its stick. As it strikes with amazing speed, it gets more and more pumped.


Stats

Stats
HP
50
Attack
65
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
65
Total
310

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Scratch Physical 40 100% 35
1 Growl Status 100% 40
6 Branch Poke Physical 40 100% 40
8 Taunt Physical 100% 20
12 Razor Leaf Physical 55 100% 25
17 Screech Status 85% 40
20 Knock Off Physical 65 100% 20
24 Slam Physical 80 75% 20
28 Uproar Special 90 100% 10
32 Wood Hammer Physical 120 100% 15
36 Endeavor Physical 100% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM00 Mega Punch Physical 80 85% 20
TM01 Mega Kick Physical 120 75% 5
TM10 Magical Leaf Special 60 100% 20
TM11 Solar Beam Special 120 100% 10
TM12 Solar Blade Physical 125 100% 10
TM16 Screech Status 85% 40
TM21 Rest Status 100% 10
TM24 Snore Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Status 100% 10
TM28 Giga Drain Special 75 100% 10
TM31 Attract Status 100% 15
TM34 Sunny Day Status 100% 5
TM39 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM40 Swift Special 60 100% 20
TM56 U-turn Physical 70 100% 20
TM58 Assurance Physical 60 100% 10
TM59 Fling Physical ? 100% 10
TM63 Drain Punch Physical 75 100% 10
TM76 Round Special 60 100% 15
TM94 False Swipe Physical 40 100% 40
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TR

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TR00 Swords Dance Status 100% 20
TR07 Low Kick Physical ? 100% 20
TR13 Focus Energy Status 100% 30
TR20 Substitute Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Status 100% 10
TR35 Uproar Special 90 100% 10
TR37 Taunt Status 100% 20
TR65 Energy Ball Special 90 100% 10
TR77 Grass Knot Special ? 100% 20
TR85 Work Up Status 100% 30
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding

Generation VIII
Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Growth Status —% 40
Parent Candidates:
Hammer Arm Physical 100 90% 10
Parent Candidates:
Fake Out Physical 40 100% 10
Parent Candidates:
Strength Physical 80 100% 15
Parent Candidates:
Nature Power Status —% 20
Parent Candidates:
Worry Seed Status 100% 10
Parent Candidates:
Leech Seed Status 90% 10
Parent Candidates:
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM.

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
SwSh Grass Pledge Special 80 100% 10
SwShTIoA Grassy Glide Physical 70 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Anime

    Goh Grookey

    Grookey first appeared in When a House is Not a Home!, to which Goh caught.

    Trivia

    • The official Pokémon website claims that Grookey's green fur creates energy from sunlight. Despite this, it is the first Grass-type Starter Pokémon who cannot learn Synthesis.

    Origin

    Grookey is possibly based on a squirrel monkey, more specifically an Ecuadorian squirrel monkey. Its use of sticks may reference how certain primates use items such as rocks and twigs as tools for various tasks.

    Etymology

    Grookey comes from 'grass', 'grow', 'monkey' and 'ook' (the onomatopoeia of a monkey).

    Sarunori comes from 猿 saru (monkey) and ノリ nori (rhythm).

    Gallery

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 237. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.