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Rillaboom is a Grass-type Pokémon known for its drum skills and strong bond with nature.

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🌳 Rillaboom is the final evolution of Grookey, a Grass-type starter Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
🥁 It is known as the 'Drumming Pokémon' due to its unique ability to create music using its drum.
🌱 Rillaboom's design is inspired by gorillas and the concept of nature and music.
🎵 Its signature move, Grassy Glide, allows it to attack first on grassy terrain.
💪 Rillaboom has a base stat total of 530, making it a strong contender in battles.
🎉 It can Gigantamax, changing its appearance and enhancing its moves during Dynamax battles.
🌍 Rillaboom primarily resides in forests where it feels most at home.
🍃 It has the ability Overgrow, which boosts its Grass-type moves when its HP is low.
👑 Rillaboom can learn a diverse array of moves, including Rock and Fighting-type moves.
🔥 As a Grass-type, Rillaboom is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug, and Ice-type moves.
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Overview
Rillaboom is a cool Pokémon that looks like a big, powerful gorilla! 🦍

It is known as the "Grass Gorilla Pokémon." Rillaboom is the final evolution of Grookey, which is a starter Pokémon from the Galar region, introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield in 2019. 🌳

It helps the forest grow with its musical talent. Rillaboom loves to play a huge drum, and when it drums, it can make the ground shake! 🌍

It is a Grass-type Pokémon, which means it has special moves that can help it in battles against other types.
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Trivia and Fun Facts
Did you know that Rillaboom loves to make music? 🎵

Its drum is made from wood, just like real drums! Rillaboom can also easily learn over 20 different moves! A fun fact is that Rillaboom is one of the few Pokémon that can use the move "Drum Beating"! 🥁

You can find Rillaboom in Pokémon GO, too! If you ever want a Rillaboom of your own, just make sure to choose Grookey as your starter! Lastly, Rillaboom is known to keep the balance in the forest by playing music to help plants grow. 🌼✨
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In the Pokémon Games
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, you can choose Grookey as your starter Pokémon. 🥳

When you train your Grookey, you can evolve it into Rillaboom by leveling it up! 🎮

Rillaboom appears in both games, and it’s especially known for its strong Grass-type moves. If you want to make it even stronger, you can give it an item called "Grassy Seed" to boost its attack power in battles! Rillaboom also makes an appearance in Pokémon HOME, allowing trainers to store and trade their Pokémon easily. 🌟

Get ready to rock with Rillaboom!
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Biology and Characteristics
Rillaboom stands at about 1.6 meters tall (5 feet) and weighs around 90 kilograms (198 pounds). 🏋

️ Its green fur is lush like leaves, and its eyes shine brightly. Rillaboom has a large wooden drum that it plays, which creates powerful sound waves! 🎶

You can often find Rillaboom in forests where it communicates with other Pokémon using music. Rillaboom can learn moves like Wood Hammer and Drum Beating, making it very strong in battles! 💪

It is friendly, loves to dance, and is very protective of its forest friends.
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Evolution and Classification
Rillaboom evolves from Thwackey, which is the second form of Grookey. 🌱

Grookey starts as a tiny little monkey with a cute face! 🥰

When Grookey reaches level 16, it evolves into Thwackey. Then, at level 35, Thwackey becomes Rillaboom. Aside from the main game, Rillaboom is a part of the Grass-type family. It is one of three final evolutions of Galar's starter Pokémon, along with Cinderace (a Fire-type) and Inteleon (a Water-type). 🏞

️ Rillaboom was created by Ken Sugimori and the Pokémon Company, and its Pokédex number is 812!
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Merchandise and Collectibles
There is a lot of Rillaboom merchandise to collect! 🎁

You can find toy figures, plushies, and Pokémon cards featuring Rillaboom in stores and online. 😊

Many fans like to collect Pokémon cards, and Rillaboom’s card can fight against other Pokémon in exciting battles. You can also find Rillaboom in video games like Pokémon Sword and Shield, where you can explore its world! 🌌

Trainers love showcasing their Rillaboom toys during playdates or conventions, making it a fun collectible for everyone!
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References and Further Reading
To learn more about Rillaboom, you can check out the official Pokémon website at [Pokémon.com](https://www.pokemon.com) or visit the Pokémon Wiki at [Bulbapedia](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net). 📚

For awesome games, you can play Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch! 🎮

You can also watch episodes of the Pokémon anime to see Rillaboom in action! Happy learning, Pokémon Trainer! 🌟

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Competitive Play and Strategies
In competitive Pokémon battles, Rillaboom is very popular! 🎉

Its ability, Grassy Surge, creates Grassy Terrain which heals all Grass-type Pokémon at the end of each turn! 🌿

This helps Rillaboom to recover health during battles. Some popular moves include U-turn, allowing it to surprise opponents, and Personal Drum Beating for massive damage! 💥

Trainers use Rillaboom for its versatility and the ability to deal with Water, Rock, and Ground-type Pokémon. To be successful in competitive play, you must think strategically, considering all your opponent’s moves! 🧠

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Cultural Impact and Appearances
Rillaboom quickly became a fan favorite! 🏆

It symbolizes music and nature in the Pokémon world. Kids and adults love to collect Rillaboom toys and cards, and it has appeared in Pokémon anime and manga too! 📺

In Pokémon Unite, Rillaboom can join battles as an All-Rounder with exciting moves! Its popularity leads to special events, like Pokémon World Championships where trainers can compete with Rillaboom and other Pokémon! 🌏🎉 Rillaboom has inspired many artists, who create amazing artwork featuring this powerful Pokémon!
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