No. 0538

Throh

Judo Pokémon

Official art

Throh is a Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 465. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fighting

Height: 1.3 m 4′03″
Weight: 55.5 kg 122.4 lbs
Base stat total: 465 Higher than 54% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Guts Inner Focus Mold Breaker

Pokédex entryShield

They train in groups of five. Any member that can’t keep up will discard its belt and leave the group.

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Base stats

HP120195–227350–444

Atk100108–167184–328

Def8594–150157–295

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe4558–10685–207

Total465Higher than 54% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkRock

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58

Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Throh outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Throh against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106		Throh · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97		Throh · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65		Throh · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Guts
If this Pokémon is statused, its Attack is 1.5×; ignores burn halving physical damage.
Other Pokémon with Guts 23
Rattata Raticate Machop Machoke Machamp Flareon Heracross Ursaring Tyrogue Larvitar Taillow Swellow Makuhita Hariyama Shinx Luxio Luxray Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Obstagoon Ursaluna Squawkabilly
Inner Focus
This Pokémon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
Other Pokémon with Inner Focus 35
Zubat Golbat Abra Kadabra Alakazam Farfetch’d Drowzee Hypno Hitmonchan Kangaskhan Dragonite Crobat Umbreon Girafarig Sneasel Raikou Entei Suicune Snorunt Glalie Riolu Lucario Mega Gallade Sawk Darumaka Mienfoo Mienshao Pawniard Bisharp Mudbray Mudsdale Oranguru Indeedee Kubfu Annihilape
Mold Breaker, hidden ability
This Pokémon's moves and their effects ignore the Abilities of other Pokémon.
Other Pokémon with Mold Breaker 23
Pinsir Mega Gyarados Mega Ampharos Cranidos Rampardos Mega Emboar Drilbur Excadrill Sawk Basculin Axew Fraxure Haxorus Druddigon Pancham Pangoro Hawlucha Basculegion Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton Veluza Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Throh does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 13


1	BindTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
5	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
10	Circle ThrowForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Fighting	Physical	60	90%	10
15	Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
20	RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
25	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
30	Storm ThrowAlways results in a critical hit.	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
35	Vital ThrowThis move does not check accuracy. Goes last.	Fighting	Physical	70	—	10
40	Seismic TossDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
45	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
50	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
55	SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 44


TM00	Mega PunchNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	80	85%	20
TM01	Mega KickNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	120	75%	5
TM03	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
TM04	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
TM05	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM15	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Special	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM26	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM34	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM41	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM42	RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
TM43	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM48	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM57	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
TM59	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM75	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Physical	65	100%	20
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
TM79	RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
TM81	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
TM98	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TR07	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
TR10	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
TR13	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR21	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR39	SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
TR48	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TR57	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
TR64	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Special	120	70%	5
TR69	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
TR75	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
TR77	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TR85	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30

Tutor 1


Tutor	CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	10

Biology

Throh is driven by an irresistible urge to throw larger opponents. Wild Throh use vines as belts, which increase their power when tightened.

Design & origin

Throh is based on the fighting style Judo.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#477 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Judo Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#044Updated Unova#267Coastal Kalos#097Galar#248Hyperspace#057

They train in groups of five. Any member that can’t keep up will discard its belt and leave the group.
Shield
It performs throwing moves with first-rate skill. Over the course of many battles, Throh’s belt grows darker as it absorbs its wearer’s sweat.
Sword
When it encounters a foe bigger than itself, it wants to throw it. It changes belts as it gets stronger.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
When they encounter foes bigger than themselves, they try to throw them. They always travel in packs of five.
White
When it tightens its belt, it becomes stronger. Wild Throh use vines to weave their own belts.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Throh
Japanese: ナゲキ
Japanese (romaji): Nageki
Korean: 던지미
Chinese (Traditional): 投摔鬼
Chinese (Simplified): 投摔鬼
French: Judokrak
German: Jiutesto
Spanish: Throh
Italian: Throh

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 163
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Shield 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43

Sword 1 area

CirchesterTrade with an NPC · Lv 37

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–67
Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–54
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 76)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–55

Black 2 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 18Walking in rustling grass · Lv 59
Road 23Walking in rustling grass · Lv 51
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 76)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–55

White 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–17
Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–41
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–41
Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–59
Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–35

Black 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 15
Road 10Walking in rustling grass · Lv 36
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 36
Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Road 18Walking in rustling grass · Lv 31

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.