How to get Grookey and evolutions Thwackey and Rillaboom in Pokémon Go

Grookey and its evolutions, Thwackey and Rillaboom, are now available in Pokémon Go. As a Grass-type starter Pokémon from Generation 8, Grookey is a cheerful monkey that can evolve into the larger Rillaboom, retaining its single typing. Players have eagerly awaited the release of these new starters since 2020, and if you’re a long-time Pokémon Go player, you likely want to add Grookey to your collection.

This article will guide you on how to obtain Grookey, as well as detail the process for evolving Grookey into Thwackey and Rillaboom.

How to get Grookey in Pokémon Go

Grookey made its debut during the GO All Out event. Here are the ways you can catch Grookey during this event:

• In the wild
• Hatch from 5km eggs
• Event-exclusive field research tasks: Complete the task of catching 8 Pokémon.
• Select ‘Adventure With Grookey’ during the Galar Calling quest

To participate in the Galar Calling special research quest, selecting the Grookey-themed path will give you a guaranteed Grookey catch. However, this choice locks you into that path for the quest, preventing access to the other two starter Pokémon paths. If you are a dedicated Grookey fan and haven’t started the Galar Calling quest yet, this is the best route to take.

While catching Grookey in the wild is possible, remember that as a starter Pokémon, it may be more difficult to catch compared to regular wild Pokémon. Be prepared with extra Poké Balls and berries to increase your chances. During the GO All Out event, Grookey has increased spawn rates, so you should encounter several over the event’s duration.

If you prefer to acquire Grookey through field research tasks, bear in mind that you can also encounter Scorbunny and Sobble from the same task. This means you may need to complete the task multiple times to secure a Grookey. Additionally, the tasks given at PokéStops change daily, so you will need to keep checking for the right tasks. Joining a local Pokémon Go group can help you find the specific tasks you need more easily.

Hatching a Grookey from a 5km egg is a longer-term goal. You need to walk to hatch the egg, and there are other Pokémon in the 5km egg pool. Keep in mind that Grookey will only hatch from 5km eggs collected during the GO All Out event, so any eggs collected prior will not yield Grookey. While hatching new eggs is a good idea, it should not be your primary method for obtaining Grookey.

How to evolve Grookey into Thwackey and Rillaboom in Pokémon Go

To evolve Grookey, you will need:

• 25 Grookey Candy to evolve Grookey into Thwackey
• 100 Grookey Candy to evolve Thwackey into Rillaboom

This totals to 125 Grookey Candy to fully complete Grookey’s evolution line in Pokémon Go.

To increase the amount of Grookey Candy you receive when catching Grookey, use a Pinap Berry or its silver variant before throwing a Poké Ball. Additionally, keep track of how many Grookey you have caught and consider transferring any with low IV stats to gain extra candy. Having Grookey as your buddy will also help you accumulate candy as you explore the game.

If you choose the Grookey route in the Galar Calling quest, you will receive enough candy to fully evolve one Grookey into a Rillaboom. If you like the IV stats of the Grookey you obtain from this quest, you can use any additional candy to enhance its CP level.

Good luck catching Grookey in Pokémon Go!