Grookey (Pokémon)
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Grookey (Japanese: サルノリ Sarunori) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves into Thwackey starting at level 16, which evolves into Rillaboom starting at level 35.
Along with Scorbunny and Sobble, Grookey is one of three starter Pokémon of Galar available at the beginning of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Along with Scorbunny and Sobble, it was the first Generation VIII Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2019.
Biology
Grookey is a small, monkey-like Pokémon with a green body, a brown tail, brown, wedge-shaped ears, orange hands and feet, and an orange snout. Each of its hands has five fingers, while each of its feet have three toes. It has two large eyes with black irises and white pupils and sclerae. A lime green mask frames its eyes and, in a small bump above its snout, extends towards its forehead.
Grookey has two, leaf-shaped hair tufts that hold a stick on the top of its head. Besides using it when attacking, Grookey beats this stick rhythmically against the surfaces of all sorts of objects. This has been observed to cause grass to grow, and wilted flowers and leaves seem to regain their color when Grookey drums nearby. The stick used to be a branch from a forest where troops of Grookey lived, and it has a special power due to being exposed to the energy within Grookey's body.[1]
Grookey's green fur can create energy from the sunlight, similar to how plants use their green leaves to photosynthesize. Grookey can be found living in deep forests. However, due to its status as a starter Pokémon, a wild Grookey is hard to come by and you more often find trainers owning them.[1] It is said to be full of boundless curiosity.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Minor appearances
Grookey debuted in a fantasy in JN046, alongside the other Starter Pokémon.
In the GOTCHA! music video
A Grookey briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Sōdo's Grookey, nicknamed Sutikkun, first appeared in PASS01. He later evolved into a Thwackey in the Sword & Shield arc.
A Trainer's Grookey appeared in a fantasy in PASS04.
In the TCG
- Main article: Grookey (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game data
Pokédex entries
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In-game events
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HOME | HOME Hidden Ability Grookey | Worldwide | 5 | February 12, 2020 onwards |
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HP: 50
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110 - 157 | 210 - 304 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
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Trivia
- Grookey shares its category with Chimchar. They are both known as the Chimp Pokémon. However, Grookey resembles a monkey more than a chimp.
Origin
Grookey's appearance may be based on squirrel monkeys and macaques. Its behavior may reference the fact that macaques drum objects in a rhythmic manner to show social dominance. Its tool resembles both drumsticks and hair sticks. It may also take inspiration on the belief that music stimulates plant growth.
Name origin
Grookey may be a combination of groove and monkey.
Sarunori may be a combination of 猿 saru (monkey) and ノリ nori (excitement, rhythm).
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |