Great League PvP guide
Thwackey Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Thwackey is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #795. Its recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Energy Ball and Grass Knot.
Great League
#795
Niche
Type
Grass
Best Fast Move
Scratch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,121
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT THWACKEY
Is Thwackey Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Thwackey is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #795.
Thwackey can evolve into Rillaboom, which is one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #24, and is also ranked #33 in Great League and #37 in Master League.
Thwackey PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #795 | 66.3 | Scratch, Energy Ball, Grass Knot |
| Ultra League | #808 | 54.0 | Scratch, Energy Ball, Grass Knot |
Best Moveset for Thwackey in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Thwackey is Scratch with Energy Ball and Grass Knot.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Thwackey in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Thwackey PvP Move Counts
Scratch → Energy Ball
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scratch → Grass Knot
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Thwackey Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Thwackey wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Thwackey Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Thwackey's Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Thwackey in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Thwackey in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Thwackey's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
74% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ratings are shown from Thwackey's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Thwackey.
Best Teammates for Thwackey in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Thwackey should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Thwackey's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Thwackey
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/13 | 1,498 | 31.5 | 1,835,909 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 1,499 | 31.5 | 1,834,823 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,495 | 31 | 1,833,294 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 1,499 | 31 | 1,833,294 | |
| #5 | 1/14/14 | 1,499 | 31 | 1,832,026 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,121 | 50 | 2,973,221 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 2,109 | 50 | 2,956,703 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,115 | 50 | 2,954,283 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,114 | 50 | 2,953,266 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 2,097 | 50 | 2,940,185 |
Thwackey Stats in Pokémon GO
Thwackey's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Thwackey 0/14/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 31.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 122.2
- Defense
- 109.6
- HP
- 137
Ultra League
Thwackey 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,121
- Attack
- 151.3
- Defense
- 125.2
- HP
- 157
Thwackey Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Thwackey in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Grass typing · Also runs Energy Ball & Grass Knot · Ultra League #780
Shares Grass typing · Also runs Energy Ball & Grass Knot · Mega Master League #296
Shares Grass typing · Normal-type fast move · Great League #1027
Same Grass typing · Normal-type fast move · Great League #1127
Same Grass typing · Normal-type fast move · Great League #1132
Shares Grass typing · Also runs Energy Ball · Great League #1056
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Thwackey Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Thwackey in Pokémon GO PvP?
Thwackey's recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Energy Ball and Grass Knot.
Is Thwackey good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Thwackey is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #795.
What counters Thwackey in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Cramorant and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Thwackey in Great League.
What is Thwackey weak to in Pokémon GO?
Thwackey is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).