# Grookey - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Little Cup

> Find the best Grookey builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Grookey Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Grookey)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Grookey
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Grassy Glide**: 98.662%
- **Knock Off**: 83.463%
- **U-turn**: 80.238%
- **Wood Hammer**: 53.534%
- **Drain Punch**: 33.735%
- **Hammer Arm**: 16.127%
- **Swords Dance**: 12.212%
- **Acrobatics**: 11.199%
- **Other**: 10.830%

## Common Abilities
- **Grassy Surge**: 99.923%
- **Overgrow**: 0.077%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 48.949%
- **Terrain Extender**: 34.901%
- **Grassy Seed**: 9.335%
- **Life Orb**: 3.384%
- **Other**: 3.430%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 72.716%
- **Drifloon**: 59.787%
- **Glimmet**: 50.257%
- **Shroodle**: 43.918%
- **Gothita**: 30.834%
- **Sandshrew-Alola**: 21.871%

## FAQ for Grookey in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Grookey?
The most common moves for Grookey are Grassy Glide, Knock Off, U-turn, Wood Hammer. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Grookey?
Grookey is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Drifloon, Glimmet, Shroodle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Grookey?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Grookey?
The top build for Grookey features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/236/36/0/0/236`. This configuration accounts for 52.786% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Grookey?
Grookey is most effectively run with the ability **Grassy Surge** (99.923%) and the item **Eviolite** (48.949%).

### What is the most common role for Grookey?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Grookey often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Grookey?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 40 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **310** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Grookey on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Grookey) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Grookey
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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