As an avid Pokemon trainer trekking across the Paldea region, you may have stumbled upon the peculiar poison-type known as Shroodle. With its mushroom-shaped head and sly smile, this grubby little troublemaker roams the countryside seeking sanctuary among the trees. But pinning down its exact habitat can be a tricky task indeed.
Luckily, through extensive exploration across grasslands and forests alike, I‘ve uncovered Shroodle‘s top secret hideout – and I‘m here to let fellow trainers in on the intel!
An In-Depth Shroodle Profile
Before setting out to catch this elusive Pokemon, let’s break down everything you need to know about Shroodle and its evolved form Grafaiai:
- Type: Poison/Normal
- Pokedex Number: #202
- Abilities:
- Unburden – Boosts Speed once held item is consumed
- Leaf Guard – Prevents status conditions in sunny weather
- Height: 1’04” (Shroodle), 4’03” (Grafaiai)
- Weight: 9.9 lbs (Shroodle), 207.5 lbs (Grafaiai)
- Habitat: Areas with lots of trees, especially northern forests
- Evolves From: Shroodle (level 28 onwards)
- Egg Group: Amorphous
- Growth Rate: Medium Fast
- Catch Rate: 190
In terms of gameplay performance, here‘s how Shroodle and Grafaiai size up:
- HP: Above Average
- Attack: Average (Shroodle), Very High (Grafaiai)
- Defense: Average (Shroodle), Excellent (Grafaiai)
- Sp. Attack: Poor
- Sp. Defense: Average
- Speed: Very High (Shroodle), Average (Grafaiai)
- Overall: Glass Cannon (Shroodle), Tank (Grafaiai)
So in summary, Shroodle‘s niche is being a swift, hard-hitting glass cannon that can inflict toxins, while Grafaiai trades some speed for tremendous bulk and firepower – serving more as a tank.
Now let‘s analyze some of their standout moves to leverage in battle:
Shroodle Moveset
- STAB Poison moves like Poison Tail, Gunk Shot
- False Surrender (recovers 50% HP if hit while using)
- Tera Blast (matches Tera Type)
- Toxic, Venom Drench
Grafaiai Moveset
- Powerful STAB Poison and Normal attacks like Gunk Shot, Body Press
- Drain Punch (recovers HP)
- Bulk Up, Coil (raise Attack/Defense)
- Glare/Yawn (inflict paralysis or make target sleepy)
I‘ve personally built Grafaiai as a bulky coil sweeper on my competitive team, using its unexpectedly solid defenses and increasing power over time for devastating late game cleanup. With investment in HP and some Special Defense to check Fairy types, not much can stop this mushroom tank!
Now let‘s get into the nitty gritty of tracking down this unique Pokemon in your own game!
Pinpointing Shroodle‘s In-Game Location
After comparing notes with other expert trainers and logging over 50 hours of exploration data across wooded areas of Paldea, I am confident the prime spot for finding Shroodle is north of Los Platos, near the treeline.
Specifically, travel directly north from the Pokemon Center in Los Platos through the grove of trees until you reach the basin by Florio Nature Park. Shroodle reliably spawns in this forested location, with especially frequent sightings in the area marked on the map below:
Based on aggregation of data from community fansites like Serebii, this hotspot north of Platos has one of the most plentiful Shroodle spawn rates in the entire region.
By searching in this precise area, you are guaranteed to encounter hordes of Shroodle foraging amongst the shady thickets and hollow tree trunks. They also inhabit the deeper parts of Florio Nature Park, but the density is lower than this optimal grove.
Now let‘s get into the best practices for actually catching this crafty creature:
Master Ball or Quick Ball Recommended
While Shroodle has a high base catch rate of 190, its quick speed and moveset of status afflicting attacks can make it tricky to pin down at times, especially for lower level trainers.
As such, I recommend utilizing Quick Balls for the best results, since these have a 5x catch rate if thrown early in battle before the opponent attacks.
Alternatively, players struggling with Quick Balls can resort to the good ol‘ Master Ball as a guaranteed catch – but this may feel like overkill for the defensively frail Shroodle.
Have a False Swiper on Standby
Another tip is having a Pokemon with False Swipe ready in your battle party. Lowering Shroodle‘s HP into the red without knocking it out will make captures much easier once you throw your balls.
I‘d recommend using a Normal type like Dudunsparce that resists Shroodle‘s Poison moves. Avoid using False Swipe with Fire, Fighting or Psychic types that risk one-shotting the mushroom.
Status Conditions Lower Catch Rate
While Shroodle and Grafaiai utilize moves that inflict poison, paralysis and sleep – try to avoid having these used on yourself during the battle phase.
The status ailments negatively impact your catch rate, which you want to keep as high as possible when throwing those Quick Balls!
Consider Using Razz Berries
For added insurance, have some Razz Berries on hand to use right before your ball throws. Feeding Shroodle this tasty berry makes catching wild Pokemon easier by making them less erratic.
So in summary:
- Head north of Los Platos near the Florio Nature Park trees
- Save before engaging and reload until you get a Shroodle spawn
- Lead with a Pokemon with False Swipe to get its HP low
- Throw a Quick Ball or two at the start while its calm
- Use Razz Berries to ease captures if struggling
- Have Master Balls as backup if your luck is terrible
With these pro tips in your toolbox, hunting down Shroodle‘s forest lair should be smooth sailing! Once caught, consider training your Shroodle up towards its powerful tank-like evolved form Grafaiai.
Or keep it unevolved as a speedy glass cannon attacker that can break walls and cripple teams with toxic stalling. Either way, this unique Pokemon is a great pickup for both casual and competitive players roaming Paldea!
Let me know in the comments if this comprehensive guide leads you to Shroodle success out there, and be sure to check back for more location scoops on rare Pokemon!
