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Rillaboom

Drummer Pokémon

Base
Rillaboom official artwork
Official art

Rillaboom is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 530. In Pokémon Champions it’s #2 on the Doubles ladder and #19 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2.1 m 6′11″
Weight
90 kg 198.4 lbs
Base stat total
530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#2 Doubles ▲1 · #19 Singles =Usual set Miracle Seed · Adamant · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Spe 2Full set →
The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk125130–194229–383
Def9099–156166–306
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe8594–150157–295
Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP100Atk125Def90Spe85SpD70SpA60

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: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×
ElectricGrassGroundWater
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Rillaboom outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Rillaboom against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150Rillaboom · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
137Rillaboom · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105Rillaboom · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega 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

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#2 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Miracle Seed (67.7%) · (99.9%) · Adamant (83.4%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Spe 2 (11.9%)

MovesGrassy GlideFake OutWood HammerHigh Horsepower

Singles

#19 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Miracle Seed (33.1%) · (99.8%) · Adamant (89.4%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Spe 2 (31.2%)

MovesGrassy GlideDrum BeatingU-turnHigh Horsepower

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Rillaboom, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315–
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686–
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250–
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,94346.6%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

46.6% of teams · rank #1 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 6,084 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
  1. Grassy Glide
  2. Fake Out
  3. Wood Hammer
  4. U-turn

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games38.6%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)43.0%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)46.0%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)46.6%

+8.0 pts Top players use it more: 38.6% → 46.6%

Abilities

  • 99.8%
  • 0.2%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.4%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe3.1%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe2.9%
  • Adamant 18 HP / 25 Atk / 5 Def / 10 SpD / 8 Spe2.5%

These 4 cover 12.9% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDOUNational DexOU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

EvoDrum Beating100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GrassPhys80100%10
1Branch PokeNo additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40
1Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
1Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
12Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
19ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
24Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
30SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
38UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
46Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.GrassPhys120100%15
54EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
62BoomburstNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.NormalSpec140100%10

TM / HM / TR 55

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser cannot move next turn.GrassSpec15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 6

EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
EggGrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
EggHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
EggLeech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
EggStrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Biology

Thwackey's evolution, Rillaboom, is a monkey-like Pokémon who has been given a drum resembling a tree stump in addition to its two sticks. It uses this drum to unleash powerful sound waves during battle. This Pokémon has a gentle nature.

Design & origin

Rillaboom also shares apparent design traits with the Gigantopithecus.

Forms

Gigantamax Rillaboom

Grass
BST 530

Rillaboom's stump drum set has grown into a huge forest drum kit. A few trees make up cymbals while a few stumps make up snare drums.

The huge stump at the bottom of the drum set resembles a kick drum. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Drum Solo.

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

Polls & views

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

Pokédex entries

Drummer Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
—
Galar#003Blueberry#229
  1. The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group.

    Shield
  2. By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Rillaboom
Japanese
ゴリランダー
Japanese (romaji)
Gorirander
Korean
고릴타
Chinese (Traditional)
轟擂金剛猩
Chinese (Simplified)
轰擂金刚猩
French
Gorythmic
German
Gortrom
Spanish
Rillaboom
Italian
Rillaboom

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
265
Medium Slow

Breeding

FieldGrass
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Thwackey: Level 35.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.