Pokémon GO Guide: How to Catch And Evolution Grookey

A new season in Pokémon GO always brings fresh excitement, and this time it’s marked by the arrival of Grookey. The new season kicks off with the in-game event "GO All Out," which runs from Tuesday, September 3, at 10 AM to Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10 AM local time. This event not only marks the beginning of the Max Out season but also introduces the Dynamax mechanic to Pokémon GO for the first time.

During this event, several Pokémon from the Galar region will make their debut, including the three starter Pokémon from Generation 8. Grookey, the Grass-type starter from Pokémon Sword and Shield, is one of the highlights. Here's how you can find this adorable Grass-type monkey and evolve it into Thwackey and Rillaboom.

How to Catch Grookey in Pokémon GO

Throughout the "GO All Out" event, there are multiple ways to catch Grookey. The easiest method is to encounter it in the wild, where it will appear more frequently along with the other two Galarian starters. Keep exploring, and you're likely to find one! Additionally, Grookey can be hatched from 5km eggs obtained during the event. So, if you have any 5km eggs, make sure to walk enough to hatch them!

Remember, only 5km eggs collected during the "GO All Out" event have the chance of hatching a Grookey.

You can also obtain Grookey by completing event-themed Field Research tasks. These tasks are randomly assigned when you spin PokeStops, and you can complete them multiple times throughout the event. Lastly, the event offers Max Out Special Research with branching paths. Trainers can choose one of the Galarian starter Pokémon to focus on, and if you select Grookey, you'll have extra opportunities to catch it.

How to Evolve Grookey in Pokémon GO

The "GO All Out" event doesn’t just introduce Grookey—it also brings its evolutions, Thwackey and Rillaboom, to the game. To evolve Grookey into Thwackey, you’ll need 25 Grookey Candies. To take the next step and evolve Thwackey into Rillaboom, you’ll need an additional 100 Grookey Candies. Luckily, no Evolution items are required for these transformations.

To gather more Grookey Candy, you can set Grookey as your Buddy and walk with it, or transfer any extra Grookey you catch. Each Grookey you catch provides three Candies, which doubles to six if you use a Pinap Berry before capturing it. With the current increased spawn rate, you can quickly collect enough Grookey and Candies. Make sure to check the IVs of each Grookey before transferring, so you can keep the strongest ones for use in the GO Battle League.

Is Shiny Grookey Available in Pokémon GO?

Whenever a new Pokémon is added to Pokémon GO, players are eager to know if they can catch its Shiny variant. As of the "GO All Out" event, Shiny Grookey is not yet available in the game. Most other starter Pokémon have Shiny forms available, so it's likely that Shiny Grookey will be introduced in the future. Meanwhile, Shiny Mienfoo is one of the latest additions that players can find in the wild.

The event does, however, introduce Shiny Skwovet and Shiny Wooloo into the wild, so keep an eye out for these if you’re hunting for rare finds!

Conclusion

The introduction of the Galar-region Pokémon, including Grookey, is adding plenty of excitement to Pokémon GO. Rillaboom, Grookey's final evolution, is known to be one of the strongest Grass-types in the series, making it a valuable addition to any trainer's collection. With multiple ways to catch and evolve Grookey during the "GO All Out" event, now is the perfect time to get out there and start building your Galarian team!