Stats & Training
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.
The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward.
The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward.
Girafarig Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x41-49% Pursuit 2x28-34% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x49-59% Thief 2x49-59% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x78-92% Bite 2x58-69% Assurance 2x58-69% Thief 2x58-69% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x56-66% Payback 2x47-56% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x42-49% Thief 2x42-49% Pursuit 2x31-36% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x60-71% U-turn 2x52-62% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x38-45% Feint Attack 2x50-59% Thief 2x50-59% Snarl 2x39-47% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Liepard builds →U-turn 2x46-55% Assurance 2x60-71% Thief 2x60-71% Snarl 2x55-65% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x75-88% Bite 2x57-68% Assurance 2x57-68% Thief 2x57-68% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x55-65% Snarl 2x29-35% Payback 2x44-53% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x37-43% Feint Attack 2x49-57% Thief 2x49-57% Snarl 2x39-47% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x75-89% Bite 2x57-68% Assurance 2x57-68% Thief 2x57-68% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x70-83% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Snarl 2x30-37% Payback 2x46-55% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x46-55% U-turn 2x30-37% Assurance 2x42-50% Thief 2x42-50% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Dwebble builds →X-Scissor 2x63-76% Feint Attack 2x32-38% Bug Bite 2x49-57% Fury Cutter 2x33-39% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x56-66% U-turn 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x96-114%KO Bite 2x84-99% Thief 2x84-99% Snarl 2x49-58% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Liepard builds →Night Slash 2x71-84% U-turn 2x47-56% Assurance 2x60-71% Thief 2x60-71% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x89-105%KO Crunch 2x76-90% Bite 2x58-69% Assurance 2x58-69% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x71-84% Feint Attack 2x52-62% Snarl 2x29-34% Payback 2x45-54% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x58-68% U-turn 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Liepard builds →Night Slash 2x72-85% U-turn 2x48-57% Assurance 2x61-72% Thief 2x61-72% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x91-108%KO Crunch 2x77-91% Bite 2x58-68% Assurance 2x58-68% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x72-85% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Snarl 2x30-35% Payback 2x46-54% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Pawniard builds →X-Scissor 2x52-62% Night Slash 2x70-83% Feint Attack 2x59-70% Assurance 2x59-70% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Hydreigon's Dark Pulse also KOs at 130-153%.
 Genesect BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against GirafarigView Genesect → | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x130-153%KO Draco Meteor105-123%KO Fire Blast59-70% Flamethrower48-57% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Double Kick and 10 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Girafarig Best Moveset
Best Build
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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 Double-Edge, they expand what Girafarig can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Girafarig Locations
8 encounter spots for Girafarig at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Girafarig in Black 2 & White 2
You can catch Girafarig through 8 walking encounters from Lv. 58-67, but availability differs between Black 2 and White 2. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Girafarig Guide
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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 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.
Game Availability
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