Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Graveler

Graveler

ROCK

GROUND

Rock Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Graveler is a Rock and Ground Type Rock Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Graveler can be found with Rock Head, Sturdy and Sand Veil as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 390 combined Base Stats.

Navigate this Graveler Guide using the links below.

Graveler Stats and Abilities

Based on Graveler Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Graveler Highest IV Stat is Defense 115 and the Lowest being Speed 35.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	55	220	314
C	Attack	95	175	317
C	Defense	115	211	361
F	Special Attack	45	85	207
F	Special Defense	45	85	207
F	Speed	35	67	185
E	Total	390

Best Held Items	Earth Plate Hard Stone Iron Ball Rock Incense Soft Sand Stone Plate
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Everstone
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Rock Head Ability 1	Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Sturdy Ability 2	Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
Sand Veil Hidden Ability	Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type).

How To Evolve Graveler in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Geodude requires (Level 25) to evolve into Graveler and then (Trade) to evolve into Golem.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Geodude	Level 25 →	Graveler	Trade →	Golem

Where To Find Graveler in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Graveler has 24 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Graveler, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 215
Route 215	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 20-22
Route 210
Route 210	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 19
Route 207
Route 207	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 5-7
Route 206
Route 206	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 14-16
Oreburgh Mine
Oreburgh Mine	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 5-9
Oreburgh Gate
Oreburgh Gate	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 4-8
Maniac Tunnel
Maniac Tunnel	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 22
Iron Island
	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 29-31
	5 - 1%	Graveler Lv. 31-33
Victory Road
Victory Road	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 45
Snowpoint Temple
Snowpoint Temple	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 52
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Route 216
Route 216	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 33-34
Mt. Coronet
	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 36
	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 14-16
Wayward Cave
Wayward Cave	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 15-16
Route 211
	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 13
	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 27
Ravaged Path
Ravaged Path	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 5
Valor Lakefront
	100 - 20%	Graveler Lv. 21-22
	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 20
Route 227
Route 227	100 - 20%	Graveler Lv. 54-56
Route 214
	100 - 20%	Graveler Lv. 23-24
	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 22
Stark Mountain
	100 - 20%	Geodude Lv. 25-29
	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 55
Volcanic Cave
	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
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Typhlo Cavern
	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Graveler Weakness

Graveler is a Rock and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Graveler to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Ice, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Fire, Rock, Electric, Poison Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Graveler Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Water Grass
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Steel Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Fire Rock
0.25x Less Damage	Poison
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Graveler Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS

What pokemon is Graveler Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Slaking NORMAL

Best Graveler Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Graveler Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
44	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
24	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
50	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
40	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

Best Moveset for Graveler TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Graveler Lv Up Moves

Graveler TM Moves

Graveler Level Up Moves

List of Moves Graveler can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Defense Curl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
6	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
4	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
10	Rollout ROCK	Power: 45 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
12	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
16	Rock Throw ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
18	Smack Down ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
22	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
24	Self-Destruct NORMAL	Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
30	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
34	Rock Blast ROCK	Power: 37.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
40	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
44	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
50	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
54	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.

Graveler TM Moves

List of Moves Graveler can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower FIRE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast FIRE	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM64	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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