Generation VIII · #0812 — Drummer Pokémon
Rillaboom is a Grass-type Pokémon, known as the Drummer Pokémon, first introduced in Generation VIII. Its base stats total 530, with Attack (125) the highest and Special Attack (60) the lowest. Its ability is Overgrow, with Grassy Surge as its Hidden Ability.
2.1m
90.0kg
Drummer Pokémon
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
green
humanoid
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Grassy Terrain.
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Rillaboom also has a related form: Gigantamax Rillaboom.
Rillaboom isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It is usually obtained by evolving its earlier stage. See the evolution chain above for how.
By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle.
The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group.
Rillaboom can learn 83 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| boomburst | normal | Special | 140 | 100 | 10 |
| branch poke | grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| darkest lariat | dark | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| double hit | normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| drum beating | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frenzy plant | grass | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass pledge | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| noble roar | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| solar blade | grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| wood hammer | grass | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Rillaboom is a grass type Pokemon.
Rillaboom evolved from thwackey that evolved from grookey.
Rillaboom is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Rillaboom first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in SWSH Black Star Promos (2019) and has since featured on 20 cards across 9 sets. Its most recent card is from Mega Rising (2025). Its most valuable card is Rillaboom (Darkness Ablaze) at around €35.80.

Rillaboom
Mega Rising · #229
One Star · 2025
illus. osare

Rillaboom
Mega Rising · #027
Three Diamond · 2025
illus. Shin Nagasawa

Rillaboom
Twilight Masquerade · #016
Uncommon · 2024
illus. toriyufu
€0.17

Rillaboom VMAX
Fusion Strike · #23
Holo Rare VMAX · 2021
illus. 5ban Graphics
€1.83

Rillaboom V
Fusion Strike · #22
Holo Rare V · 2021
illus. 5ban Graphics
€0.96

Rillaboom
Chilling Reign · #18
Holo Rare · 2021
illus. Hitoshi Ariga
€0.46

Rillaboom
Shining Fates · #SV006
Shiny rare · 2021
illus. Ryuta Fuse
€0.45

Rillaboom VMAX
Shining Fates · #SV106
Shiny rare VMAX · 2021
illus. 5ban Graphics
€10.71

Rillaboom
Shining Fates · #13
Rare · 2021
illus. Anesaki Dynamic
€0.28

Rillaboom V
Shining Fates · #SV105
Shiny rare V · 2021
illus. 5ban Graphics
€5.59

Rillaboom
Darkness Ablaze · #197
Secret Rare · 2020
illus. 5ban Graphics
€35.80

Rillaboom VMAX
Rebel Clash · #193
Secret Rare · 2020
illus. 5ban Graphics
€24.13

Rillaboom V
Rebel Clash · #17
Holo Rare V · 2020
illus. 5ban Graphics
€2.37

Rillaboom VMAX
Rebel Clash · #18
Holo Rare VMAX · 2020
illus. 5ban Graphics
€7.48

Rillaboom V
Rebel Clash · #175
Ultra Rare · 2020
illus. 5ban Graphics
€8.68

Rillaboom
Sword & Shield · #15
Rare · 2020
illus. Shin Nagasawa
€0.83

Rillaboom
Sword & Shield · #14
Holo Rare · 2020
illus. Anesaki Dynamic
€0.83

Rillaboom V
SWSH Black Star Promos · #SWSH014
None · 2019
illus. 5ban Graphics
€2.49

Rillaboom
SWSH Black Star Promos · #SWSH277
None · 2019
€0.38

Rillaboom
SWSH Black Star Promos · #SWSH006
None · 2019
illus. Kouki Saitou
€21.21
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