Grotle is a grass-type Pokemon that evolves from Turtwig and into Torterra. It is a tier-three boss Pokemon that can only be caught by defeating it in raids. Grotle is not very strong compared to other grass-type Pokemon, but it is still a fan-favorite for its cute appearance and rarity. In this article, we will tell you all you need to know about Grotle, including its best moves, counters, max CP, and shiny version.
Best moves for Grotle
The best moves for Grotle are Razor Leaf and Body Slam. Razor Leaf is a fast move that deals high damage and gets a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB). However, it generates energy slowly, so you will need a low-cost charge move like Body Slam to use frequently. Body Slam has only 35 energy cost and can deal decent damage and cause flinching. If you can afford to spend 10k Stardust, you can also unlock a second charge move like Energy Ball or Solar Beam. Energy Ball is more practical than Solar Beam, as it has lower energy requirements and can deal super effective damage to water, ground, and rock-type Pokemon. Solar Beam is a powerful move, but it takes too long to charge and can be easily dodged or interrupted.
Best counters for Grotle
Grotle is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire, and ice-type moves. The best counters for Grotle are Pokemon that can deal high damage with these types of moves and resist its grass-type attacks. Some of the best counters for Grotle are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen): This ice-type Pokemon can deal massive damage with Ice Fang and Avalanche, and also resist Grotle’s grass-type moves. It can also use Overheat as a second charge move to deal more damage.
- Reshiram: This fire and dragon-type Pokemon can deal huge damage with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare, and also resist Grotle’s grass-type moves. It can also use Overheat as a second charge move to deal more damage.
- Pheromosa: This bug and fighting-type Pokemon can deal high damage with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, and also resist Grotle’s grass-type moves. It can also use Focus Blast as a second charge move to deal more damage.
- Volcarona: This bug and fire-type Pokemon can deal high damage with Bug Bite and Overheat, and also resist Grotle’s grass-type moves. It can also use Bug Buzz as a second charge move to deal more damage.
- Chandelure: This ghost and fire-type Pokemon can deal high damage with Fire Spin and Overheat, and also resist Grotle’s grass-type moves. It can also use Shadow Ball as a second charge move to deal more damage.
Max CP and Shiny version of Grotle
The max CP of Grotle is 1,890 at level 40. The max CP of Grotle with weather boost is 1,350 at level 25. The max HP of Grotle is 154 at level 40. The base capture rate of Grotle is 0%, which means you have to defeat it in raids to catch it. The base flee rate of Grotle is 0%, which means it will not run away after you throw a Poke Ball at it. The buddy walk distance of Grotle is 3 km, which means you have to walk 3 km with it as your buddy to earn one candy.
Grotle is a grass-type Pokemon that evolves from Turtwig and into Torterra. It is a tier-three boss Pokemon that can only be caught by defeating it in raids. Grotle is not very strong compared to other grass-type Pokemon, but it is still a fan-favorite for its cute appearance and rarity. The best moves for Grotle are Razor Leaf and Body Slam, and the best counters for Grotle are Pokemon that can deal high damage with flying, poison, bug, fire, and ice-type moves. Grotle has a max CP of 1,890 and a very low chance of being shiny. We hope this article helped you learn more about Grotle and how to use it or beat it in Pokemon Go.