Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Grovyle [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Grass-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Grovyle? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Grovyle, the terrific Pokémon of Grass types! Grovyle is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Grovyle's movesets? They're right below!
Grovyle proves to be an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using intense special moves. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Grovyle's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Grovyle's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Leaf Blade is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Grass-type move (Grovyle recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Pursuit is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out). ◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Grovyle? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Grovyle thrives as a terrific Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Overgrow, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Grovyle's grass-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Grovyle's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Leaf Blade is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Grass-type move (Grovyle recovers 50% of the damage dealt). ◆ Crunch is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Pursuit is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if the targeted foe is switching out). ◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Dragon Breath is a special 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Grovyle can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Grovyle.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Grovyle can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Grovyle
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Swagger + Screech
Moves: Endure + Endeavor
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Grovyle's stats
Agility
Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Grovyle
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Grovyle in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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