#0811
— Beat Pokémon
Thwackey
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Thwackey is a grass-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 420 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 80) and a physical attacking profile. Its Overgrow ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Thwackey. Build around what Thwackey actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Thwackey is a Grass-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Thwackey is a Grass-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Thwackey has no type immunities.
To counter Thwackey in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Ice or Poison or Flying or Bug moves and can withstand its Grass STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
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