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.
Girafarig’s rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite.
Girafarig’s rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn’t need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day.
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 |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x53-64% Thief 2x53-64% | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x51-60% Thief 2x51-60% Pursuit 2x33-40% | ||
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x44-52% Assurance 2x44-52% Thief 2x44-52% | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Anorith builds →Struggle Bug 2x29-36% Fury Cutter 2x44-52% | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x53-64% Bug Bite 2x40-48% Thief 2x27-32% Struggle Bug 2x37-44% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x58-68% Feint Attack 2x55-65% Thief 2x55-65% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x55-65% Payback 2x45-55% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x51-61% Thief 2x51-61% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x75-89% U-turn 2x39-45% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
 Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Deino builds →Crunch 2x64-75% Bite 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x60-70% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x54-64% Payback 2x46-54% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x76-89% U-turn 2x37-45% Feint Attack 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Deino builds →Crunch 2x65-77% Bite 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x59-70% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x54-64% Payback 2x45-55% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x52-61% Thief 2x52-61% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x77-91% U-turn 2x39-46% Feint Attack 2x52-61% Thief 2x52-61% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Deino builds →Crunch 2x67-79% Bite 2x52-61% Thief 2x52-61% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x85-101%KO Knock Off 2x60-71% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x99-117%KO Sucker Punch 2x99-117%KO Bite 2x85-101%KO Thief 2x85-101%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x72-85% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Payback 2x47-55% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x52-62% Thief 2x52-62% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x78-92% U-turn 2x39-46% Feint Attack 2x50-60% Thief 2x50-60% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x84-99% Knock Off 2x57-67% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x95-112%KO Sucker Punch 2x95-112%KO Bite 2x81-96% Thief 2x81-96% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x70-83% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Payback 2x46-54% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x51-60% Thief 2x51-60% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x76-90% U-turn 2x38-45% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Girafarig with Knock Off (102-121%). Volcarona's Flamethrower hits Girafarig for 56-66%. Genesect deals 74-88% with U-turn.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x102-121%KO Ice Shard32-37% Pursuit 2x63-75% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain31-37% Flamethrower56-66% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x74-88% Flamethrower26-30% Ice Beam26-30% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x112-132%KO Draco Meteor91-107%KO Dragon Pulse59-70% Flamethrower42-49% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Double Kick and 10 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Girafarig Best Moveset
Girafarig runs Calm Mind to boost before sweeping. Innerfocus and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Girafarig best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Psychic
- Signal Beam
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Girafarig Locations
Girafarig starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 4 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
4 spots to find Girafarig at Lv. 28-38 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
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