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Rillaboom (JP) is a Grass type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It is the final evolution of one of the three First partner Pokémon in Sword and Shield. It evolves from Thwackey at level 35. It has a Gigantamax form introduced in the Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Rillaboom is a bipedal Pokémon resembling a gorilla. Its body consists mostly of shades of brown: light, tan brown on its forehead, chest, abs, and extremities; dark brown on its nose and triangular ears, as well as under its eyes; and medium, mud-like brown across the rest of its body, including its thick arms and legs. Its mouth, the tip of its nose, and its irises are orange, and its sclerae are white. Each of its upper arms have tan marks resembling bow-ties or butterflies, and it has two, diamond-shaped, tan marks running down its spine. The first, and larger, of the two marks begins around its shoulder blades, and the second, and smaller, mark begins below its rib cage. Rillaboom has a thick bush of green, leaf-like hair on its head, which cascades down its back; on its forehead, a single, vine-like hair, which closely resembles a music note, falls between its eyes and curls at the end, which sits to its nose's left side. On its hips on either side, it has green, belt-like adornments resembling four leaves in a row. Similar adornments with two leaf-like parts sit on its each of its shoulders near the clavicles; these adornments appear to be part of its hair when not attacking. On each of its wrists, Rillaboom has cuffs that resemble leafy crowns, with the peaks of the crown facing its hands.

Rillaboom always carries its signature drum with it on its back, and pulls it out when engaged in battle. This bass drum is crafted from a tree stump, with several thick branch stumps protruding from it, which form both the legs of the bass drum as well as mid and high toms. Rillaboom also carries two drumsticks in its cuffs and takes them out to beat its drum.

By drumming, Rillaboom can tap into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow the direction of drumming in battle. A Rillaboom with the best drumming technique can become the leader of its troop. Due to its kind disposition, it values harmony within the group. Rillaboom is very sensitive towards discord that could threaten the group's harmony, so it keeps a strict watch for such actions. Due to its strong sense of unity, it will ferociously defend its allies from trouble.

Gigantamax Rillaboom[]

As Gigantamax Rillaboom, its upper body fuses with its enlarged tree-stump drum. The stump changes to resemble a full drum kit. The leaves expand to become four arms, each holding a drum stick while its single vine-like hair stands up and curls at the tip. As with all Gigantamax Pokémon, three red clouds circle above it. Rillaboom controls the drumsticks to perform transcendental drumming techniques. It is compelled to drum due to its power building up from inside. The sounds it makes can reach across oceans and other regions. Those who hear the beat will start to dance uncontrollably.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Other media[]

Rillaboom is featured in Project Voltage.

Origin & Inspiration[]

In-game Information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle.
Pokémon Shield The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Though it has a calm disposition, it won’t tolerate those who drum up discord. It strictly disciplines offenders until they learn their lesson.
Pokémon Violet When one Rillaboom challenges another who leads a troop, a drumming battle commences. The victor becomes the troop’s new boss.

Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Evolve Thwackey
Pokémon Shield
Evolve Thwackey
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Poké Portal News
Evolve Thwackey
Pokémon Violet
Poké Portal News
Evolve Thwackey

Evolution[]

Grookey
Reach Level 16
Thwackey
Reach Level 35
Rillaboom
PKMNSV810 PKMNSV811 PKMNSV812

Form Change[]

Gigantamax[]

Rillaboom
Dynamax
with Gigantamax Factor
Rillaboom
Gigantamax Form
PKMNSV812 Rillaboom (Gigantamax)

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 100
Attack 125
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 85
Total 530


Moveset[]

Main article: Rillaboom/moveset

Gallery[]

Renders[]

Renders
Sword Shield
PKMNSS812


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Scarlet Violet
PKMNSV812


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