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.
Its tail has a separate small brain. The tail bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on the Pokémon from behind.
While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn’t need to sleep.
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 |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x79-93% Thief 2x60-71% Snarl 2x52-64% Payback 2x52-64% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x95-114%KO Bug Bite 2x52-64% Thief 2x36-43% | ||
 Kricketot Bug | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x80-96% Assurance 2x62-73% Thief 2x62-73% Snarl 2x56-66% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x103-122%KO Leech Life 2x69-82% U-turn 2x62-73% Bug Bite 2x53-63% | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Kricketune builds →Bug Buzz 2x67-79% X-Scissor 2x80-96% Bug Bite 2x62-73% Struggle Bug 2x38-46% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Stunky builds →Dark Pulse 2x49-59% Sucker Punch 2x58-69% Bite 2x49-59% Thief 2x49-59% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Dark Pulse 2x73-86% X-Scissor 2x75-88% Night Slash 2x100-119%KO Knock Off 2x92-109%KO | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x80-96% Assurance 2x62-73% Thief 2x62-73% Snarl 2x56-66% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x103-122%KO Leech Life 2x69-82% U-turn 2x62-73% Bug Bite 2x53-63% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Kricketune builds →Bug Buzz 2x67-79% X-Scissor 2x80-96% Bug Bite 2x62-73% Struggle Bug 2x38-46% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Stunky builds →Dark Pulse 2x49-59% Sucker Punch 2x58-69% Bite 2x49-59% Thief 2x49-59% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Dark Pulse 2x71-84% X-Scissor 2x74-88% Night Slash 2x97-115%KO Knock Off 2x90-107%KO | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x79-93% Assurance 2x59-70% Thief 2x59-70% Snarl 2x54-64% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x100-118%KO Leech Life 2x68-81% U-turn 2x59-70% Bug Bite 2x52-62% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Kricketune builds →Bug Buzz 2x64-76% X-Scissor 2x79-93% Bug Bite 2x59-70% Struggle Bug 2x37-45% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Stunky builds →Dark Pulse 2x48-56% Sucker Punch 2x57-67% Night Slash 2x57-67% Bite 2x48-56% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Skuntank builds →Dark Pulse 2x69-81% Sucker Punch 2x73-86% Night Slash 2x73-86% Bite 2x63-76% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Dark Pulse 2x70-83% X-Scissor 2x72-85% Night Slash 2x95-112%KO Knock Off 2x89-104%KO | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x77-91% Assurance 2x59-70% Thief 2x59-70% Snarl 2x55-65% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x99-117%KO Leech Life 2x66-78% U-turn 2x59-70% Bug Bite 2x50-60% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Kricketune builds →Bug Buzz 2x62-73% X-Scissor 2x77-91% Bug Bite 2x59-70% Struggle Bug 2x35-42% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Skuntank builds →Dark Pulse 2x66-78% Sucker Punch 2x72-85% Night Slash 2x72-85% Bite 2x62-73% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Dark Pulse 2x70-83% X-Scissor 2x72-85% Night Slash 2x95-112%KO Sucker Punch 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sneasel builds →Dark Pulse 2x41-49% X-Scissor 2x55-65% Thief 2x64-76% Snarl 2x28-34% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x76-90% Assurance 2x58-68% Thief 2x58-68% Snarl 2x54-63% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x97-115%KO Leech Life 2x66-78% U-turn 2x58-68% Bug Bite 2x50-59% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Skuntank builds →Dark Pulse 2x66-78% Sucker Punch 2x72-85% Night Slash 2x72-85% Bite 2x62-73% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Dark Pulse 2x70-83% X-Scissor 2x72-85% Night Slash 2x95-112%KO Sucker Punch 2x95-112%KO | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sneasel builds →Dark Pulse 2x41-49% X-Scissor 2x55-65% Thief 2x64-76% Snarl 2x28-34% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Dark Pulse 2x76-90% Assurance 2x58-68% Thief 2x58-68% Snarl 2x54-63% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x97-115%KO Leech Life 2x66-78% U-turn 2x58-68% Bug Bite 2x50-59% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Zarude's U-turn hits Girafarig for 74-87%. Hydreigon's Dark Pulse also KOs at 130-153%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volcarona builds →Psychic28-33% | ||
 Zarude DarkGrass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Zarude builds →U Turn 2x74-87% Close Combat62-74% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x130-153%KO Draco Meteor105-123%KO U Turn 2x48-57% Flamethrower48-57% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x103-122%KO Flamethrower44-52% Ice Beam44-52% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Double Kick and 6 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Girafarig Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Girafarig Locations
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 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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