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Thwackey (Japanese: バチンキー, HepburnBachinkii) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Thwackey is a yellowish-green monkey-like Pokémon. It resembles its pre-evolution in most aspects. Its humanoid hands are orange with green armbands and brown arms, while its fur becomes a lighter green. The ”mask” on its face has taken on a slightly different shape, now resembling sunglasses and with two protrusions that resemble two leaves above its eyes. Its irises have turned light yellow, while its tail has shrunk into a brown bush similar to Chimchar's flame. Its stick has divided in 2 and acts as a hairclip for its hair, which has become rounder. It has a belly pattern similar to that of Rillaboom, its final evolution.

Behavior[]

Thwackey keeps a steady beat during its daily life. It walks while swaying back and forth to a rhythm and drumming with its twin sticks. Due to being immersed with its practicing, it oftentimes neglect its trainer's instructions. Some have even witnessed Thwackey honing its skills when it is eating.

Natural abilities[]

Thwackey uses the 2 sticks it carries to keep rhythm, spending most of their time to practice drumming skills, which are displayed as Rillaboom's fighting style, as represented by Rillaboom's signature move, Drum Beating.

Evolution[]

Thwackey evolves from Grookey at level 16, then evolves into Rillaboom at level 35.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Evolve Grookey None

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sword

    The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers.

  • Shield

    When it's drumming out rapid beats in battle, it gets so caught up in the rhythm that it won't even notice that it's already knocked out its opponent.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
70
Attack
85
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
60
Speed
80
Total
420

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Evo. Double Hit Type Normal Physical 35 90% 10
1 Double Hit Type Normal Physical 35 90% 10
1 Scratch Type Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 Growl Type Normal Status 100% 40
1 Branch Poke Type Grass Physical 40 100% 40
1 Taunt Type Dark Physical 100% 20
12 Razor Leaf Type Grass Physical 55 100% 25
19 Screech Type Normal Status 85% 40
24 Knock Off Type Dark Physical 65 100% 20
30 Slam Type Normal Physical 80 75% 20
36 Uproar Type Normal Special 90 100% 10
42 Wood Hammer Type Grass Physical 120 100% 15
48 Endeavor Type Normal Physical 100% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM[]

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM00 Mega Punch Type Normal Physical 80 85% 20
TM01 Mega Kick Type Normal Physical 120 75% 5
TM10 Magical Leaf Type Grass Special 60 100% 20
TM11 Solar Beam Type Grass Special 120 100% 10
TM12 Solar Blade Type Grass Physical 125 100% 10
TM16 Screech Type Normal Status 85% 40
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM28 Giga Drain Type Grass Special 75 100% 10
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM34 Sunny Day Type Fire Status 100% 5
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM40 Swift Type Normal Special 60 100% 20
TM56 U-turn Type Bug Physical 70 100% 20
TM58 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
TM59 Fling Type Dark Physical ? 100% 10
TM63 Drain Punch Type Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM78 Acrobatics Type Flying Physical 55 100% 15
TM94 False Swipe Type Normal Physical 40 100% 40
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TR[]

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TR00 Swords Dance Type Normal Status 100% 20
TR07 Low Kick Type Fighting Physical ? 100% 20
TR13 Focus Energy Type Normal Status 100% 30
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR35 Uproar Type Normal Special 90 100% 10
TR37 Taunt Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR65 Energy Ball Type Grass Special 90 100% 10
TR77 Grass Knot Type Grass Special ? 100% 20
TR85 Work Up Type Normal Status 100% 30
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Thwackey can learn, refer to Grookey.


By tutoring[]

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
SwSh Grass Pledge Type Grass Special 80 100% 10
SwShTIoA Grassy Glide Type Grass Physical 70 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Trivia[]

Origin[]

Thwackey is likely based on a squirrel monkey (due to its distinctive muzzle) and an aspiring drummer.

Etymology[]

Thwackey is a combination of thwack and monkey.

Bachinkii is a portmanteau of bachi (the sticks used to play taiko drums) and monkey.

Gallery[]

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