While most trainers evolve Girafarig into Farigiraf immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Long Neck Pokemon.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Girafarig's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Though very small, the brain in its tail is still considered an important organ because it emits powerful psychic energy.
Girafarig’s tail has a small head. It instinctively bites at any foe that approaches the Pokémon from behind.
Girafarig Weakness
GoodGirafarig's Normal/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug and Dark moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Girafarig leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
To get Farigiraf from Girafarig, you need knowing a specific move. The evolution method matters here. The evolved forms gain up to 65 total stats over Girafarig.
How to Evolve
Breed Girafarig easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Girafarig runs Nasty Plot to boost before sweeping. Sapsipper and Jolly nature shape the build, with max Attack and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Best Girafarig Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic
- Nasty Plot
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Girafarig's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for same-type damage. Psychic and Double-Edge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Beat Up on Girafarig. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater, they expand what Girafarig can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Beat Up on Girafarig. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Future Sight and Double-Edge, they expand what Girafarig can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Beat Up on Girafarig. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Future Sight and Double-Edge, they expand what Girafarig can actually threaten in practice.
Girafarig sits at moderate rates across 6 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations
Girafarig appears in 6 walking locations at Lv. 20-60 across Violet and Scarlet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Girafarig starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations
8 spots to find Girafarig at Lv. 21-29 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond versions, so filter by your copy below.
Girafarig can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Gold, Ruby, or Scarlet instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
At 455 BST, Girafarig is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Farigiraf before bringing it to any serious fight.
Girafarig evolves into Farigiraf after learning Twin Beam. Girafarig is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Girafarig gets Sap Sipper, Inner Focus, and Early Bird. But Sap Sipper is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Girafarig is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Girafarig appears in 16 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Girafarig appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A