Grovyle (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Grovyle (disambiguation).

Grovyle ジュプトル Juptile #253
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Wood Gecko Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow Blue-Striped ----- Unburden Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #002 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-130 Almia R— Oblivia R-143 N-034
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2'11"/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 47.6 lbs. Imperial 21.6 kg Metric 47.6 lbs./21.6 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Dragon groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 141 Battle Exp.: 1411*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Grovyle has a more dinosaur-like appearance than its previous form, Treecko. Unlike its relatives, Grovyle's hands have two claws and its feet are more bird-like and its two tails now have a leafy appearance. Grovyle has three long leaves on its wrists and a large leaf on top of its head. Grovyle's underside is red, with a belt-like green stripe on its belly.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Grovyle has the same abilities as Treecko, but it can now be able to use the rarely known Leaf Blade attack. Grovyle is an expert tree-climber and is practically unmatched at a chase through the trees.

Behavior

Grovyle closes in on its prey as it leaps from branch to branch.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

Grovyle is a forest-dwelling Pokémon, but it is very rarely seen in the wild. One is most likely able to find them in Hoenn.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Grovyle is presumably a carnivore, closing in on its prey as it leaps from branch to branch.

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Grovyle

Ash Ketchum has a Sceptile that he caught as a Treecko in Tree's a Crowd. It evolved into Grovyle in Exploud and Clear, and in Odd Pokémon Out, it reached its final form.

Other

Grovyle in the anime

Grovyle first appeared in What You Seed is What You Get. It was owned by a Pokémon Trainer named Natasha that works at a watermelon field.

Minor appearances

Grovyle also appeared in the anime adaption of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of 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 bigger role in the Explorers of Sky special.

A Grovyle was used by one of the participants of Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

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 the treetops, as it is often seen jumping from branch to branch. Even the fastest of Pokémon cannot catch a Grovyle in wooded areas.

In the manga

Main article: Emerald's Sceptile

The Treecko meant to be handed to Emerald was recovered by Wally and became a Grovyle 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 Sky Pillar under Norman, it was able to awaken the ancient legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, but the huge gust of wind sent it flying miles away into a distant island where it evolved again to a Sceptile and was this time caught by Guile Hideout, who smuggled it into the Battle Factory to try and drive the nosy press away. It ended up being stolen by its legitimate owner, Emerald, and became a fixed member of his team.

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 an important supporting protagonist in the main story line. He also stars in the special episode In the Future of Darkness.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III 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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It leaps from tree branch to tree branch quite swiftly. It shows astounding agility. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It lives in dense jungles. While closing in on its prey, it leaps from branch to branch. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Treecko Emerald None Evolve Treecko FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Treecko Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Treecko
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 9 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Western Cave (38F-49F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Old Mansion Forest Temple Fire Temple

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 066 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 1111 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1616 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 02020 09595% 20 1717 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 2323 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2929 Leaf Blade Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 3535 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4141 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 4747 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 5353 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 5959 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5

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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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
	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100%	20
	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	—	55%	15
	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	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 V 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100%	10
A black 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100%	15
	Giga Drain	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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 253.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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   Grovyle cuts with the leaves on its arms. They can cut through metal with ease.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It launches leaf blades around itself.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Treecko  Grass

Level 16 →

First Evolution Grovyle  Grass

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Sceptile  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

Origin

Appearance-wise, it 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.

Name origin

Grovyle's name is a combination of the words grove, meaning a group of trees, and "reptile". Of course, -vyle could also possibly refer to vile.

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

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Reptain From Reptil and Hain. French Massko From masse and gecko. Korean 나무돌이 Namudori From 나무 namu and 돌이 dori, a suffix commonly used on animal's names. Chinese (Mandarin) 森林蜥蜴 Sēn Lín Xī Yì Literally "Forest lizard".

Related articles

• Ash's Grovyle
• Grovyle (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
• Emerald's Grovyle

External links

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