Grovyle is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Type: Grass
Abilities:
- Overgrow: Boosts the power of Grass-type moves by 50% when the Pokémon's HP is below a third of its maximum.
- Unburden (Hidden Ability): Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat if it loses its held item.
Physical Characteristics:
- Grovyle is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon with a slender build.
- It has a green body with a red underbelly and a long tail covered in leaves.
- It features leaf-like appendages on its wrists and a prominent leaf crest on its head.
- Its eyes are large with yellow sclera and slit-like pupils, giving it a keen, alert expression.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Grovyle is commonly found in dense forests where it blends seamlessly with foliage.
- Known for its agility and speed, it moves swiftly through trees, leaping from branch to branch.
- It is a solitary Pokémon that tends to live high in the treetops, making it difficult to spot from the ground.
- Grovyle is highly protective of its territory and can be fiercely competitive with other Pokémon.
In Battle:
- Grovyle is valued for its speed and agility in battle, often striking first.
- It excels in using Grass-type moves, with notable attacks like Leaf Blade and Bullet Seed.
- Strong against Water, Ground, and Rock types due to its Grass-type advantage.
- Vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug, and Ice-type moves.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Treecko starting at level 16.
- Evolves into Sceptile starting at level 36.
Interesting Facts:
- Grovyle's design is influenced by both geckos and the theropod dinosaurs.
- It is the evolved form of Treecko, one of the starter Pokémon in the Hoenn region.
- In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Grovyle is notable for its significant role in the storyline, particularly in "Explorers of Time and Darkness."
- Grovyle's agility and leaf-like appendages make it a master of camouflage in forest environments.