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's Normal/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Girafarig for 51-60%. Kingambit threatens a KO with Sucker Punch (88-104%). Genesect deals 80-95% with U-turn.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave51-60% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x80-95% Extreme Speed30-36% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x87-102%KO Draco Meteor70-83% U Turn 2x32-38% Flash Cannon29-34% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Girafarig best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic
- Nasty Plot
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Double Edge
- Agility
- Earthquake
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Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Agility
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
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Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Trick Room
- Hyper Voice
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
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Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Protect
- Skill Swap
- Light Screen
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Protect
- Skill Swap
- Light Screen
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 to Catch Girafarig in Scarlet & Violet
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 to Catch Girafarig in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 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's hidden ability is Sap Sipper. Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Girafarig is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Girafarig appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves