Rillaboom was introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Rillaboom is the fully evolved form of the Grass-type starter Grookey.
About Rillaboom
Rillaboom is a gorilla Pokémon that prefers a lush jungle habitat. It loves music and motion. Rillaboom is a tough, bulky Grass-type with high Attack.
Rillaboom’s National Pokédex number is 812.
| First appearance in anime | Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series (Season 25) |
| First appearance in game | Generation 8 (Pokémon Sword and Shield) |
| Region | Galar |
| Evolution | → Grookey → Thwackey → Rillaboom |
| 1st Evo level | 16 |
| 2nd evo level | 35 |
| Pokedex Entry | By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle. |
Rillaboom Base Stats
| HP | 100 |
| ATTACK | 125 |
| DEFENCE | 90 |
| SP. ATTACK | 60 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 70 |
| SPEED | 85 |
| TOTAL | 530 |
Appearance of Rillaboom
Rillaboom is a large gorilla that stands over two meters tall. It can walk on two legs or four, and it has a muscular body. It has dark brown fur and a light brown chest, hands, feet, and brow. It has deep green fur on its wrists and flowing from its head like a leafy mane. Rillabom carries a massive drum made from the stump of a large tree, which it plays with two large drum sticks.
Shiny Rillaboom has reddish-brown body fur and bright green fur on its wrists and head.
Behavior of Rillaboom
Rillaboom is known as a protector of forests and jungles. It is very loyal to its tribe, and outside of combat, has a gentle, patient demeanor. It loves music, and it plays its drum loudly both in and out of combat. The Rillaboom with the greatest drumming skills is usually the leader of its tribe.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Rillaboom’s Grass typing gives it a good defense against Water, Electric, Grass, and Ground-type moves. However, Rillaboom is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves.
Rillaboom has high Attack and HP, making it a durable physical attacker.
Shiny Rillaboom
Shiny Rillaboom swaps its dark brown body fur and dark green wrist and head fur for reddish-brown body fur and light green wrist and head fur. This palette swap allows Shiny Rillaboom to stand out in Pokémon collections and battles.
Rillaboom Vmax
Rillaboom Vmax is a rare Pokemon card that originally appeared in the Rebel Clash expansion of the Pokémon TCG. Rillaboom Vmax is Grass-type and has high health and strong moves. It is typically a full-art card. Rillaboom Vmax can be found listed for sale as high as $25.
Best Moveset (Rillaboom)
Rillaboom is a reliable Pokémon that can have a prominent place in competitive teams.
It’s important to consider Rillaboom’s Nature and Ability when preparing for competitive battling.
Rillaboom’s Grassy Surge ability activates Grassy Terrain for 5 turns when the Pokémon enters a battle.
The best natures for Rillaboom will boost its Attack and will hinder its Special Attack.
The following moveset, combined with good IVs, good EVs, a good Nature, and the right Ability, can make Rillaboom a formidable Physical Attacker.
| Grassy Glide | Superpower |
| Knock Off | High Horsepower |
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.
How to catch Rillaboom in Pokemon Go?
Is Rillaboom in Pokémon Go?
Grookey, Thwackey, and Rillaboom are currently not available in Pokémon Go.
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Trivia
- The Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble available at the beginning of Pokémon Sword and Shield are shiny-locked, which means that Shiny Rillaboom can only be obtained through breeding.
- Rillaboom debuted in the animated series in movie 23: Secrets of the Jungle. It later appeared in episode 59 of the Pokémon Journeys series.
- Rillaboom’s moveset didn’t include Grassy Glide until the move was introduced in the Isle of Armor DLC. Grassy Glide combined with Rillaboom’s hidden ability Grassy Surge allows Rillaboom to sweep with a strong STAB move in competitive battles
FAQs
Q. What is Rillaboom’s weakness?
Rillaboom is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Bug-type moves.
Q. Can Rillaboom Gigantamax?
Players can unlock Gigantamax Rillaboom in the Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Q. What is Rillaboom’s hidden ability?
Rillaboom’s hidden ability is Grassy Surge.
Conclusion
Since its introduction in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Rillaboom has quickly climbed the ranks as one of the strongest and coolest starter Pokémon. Add Rillaboom to your team today!
Let’s Go, Rillaboom!
