Normal/Psychic typing and Baton Pass give Girafarig real A-Tier team utility in Crystal that most players don't expect from this design.
455HP70Attack80Defense65Speed85Sp.Def65Sp.Atk90
Weak to
Mixed
Balanced
85Speed · Above Avg

Is Girafarig Good in Crystal Playthrough?

Not available in Crystal's wild encounters. Girafarig was on Route 43 in Gold and Silver but didn't make the cut. Trade-only for Crystal players. Normal/Psychic with Ghost immunity would have been useful against Morty, but the access isn't there.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGEGGEGEGEGGEEGEEGGEEFalknerGym 1BugsyGym 2WhitneyGym 3MortyGym 4ChuckGym 5JasmineGym 6PryceGym 7ClairGym 8SurgeGym 9SabrinaGym 10ErikaGym 11JanineGym 12MistyGym 13BrockGym 14BlaineGym 15BlueGym 16GirafarigTradeWillE4KogaE4BrunoE4KarenE4LanceChamp*
Falkner
Gym 1
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.

You Win
Pidgey
Lv 7
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud Slap
Even
Pidgeotto
Lv 9
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
TackleMud SlapGust
Bugsy
Gym 2
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.

You Win
Metapod
Lv 14
Bug
Shed Skin
TackleString ShotHarden
Easy KO
Kakuna
Lv 14
BugPoison
Shed Skin
Poison StingString ShotHarden
Even
Scyther
Lv 16
BugFlying
Swarm
Quick AttackLeerFury Cutter
Whitney
Gym 3
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.

You Win
Clefairy
Lv 18
Normal
Cute Charm
Double SlapMimicEncoreMetronome
Even
Miltank
Lv 20
Normal
Thick Fat
RolloutAttractStompMilk Drink
Morty
Gym 4
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.

Easy KO
Gastly
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
LickSpiteMean LookCurse
You Win
Haunter
Lv 21
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisMimicCurseNight Shade
Even
Gengar
Lv 25
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
HypnosisShadow BallMean LookDream Eater
You Win
Haunter
Lv 23
GhostPoison
Levitate
SpiteMean LookMimicNight Shade
Chuck
Gym 5
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Chuck's team.

You Win
Primeape
Lv 27
Fighting
Vital Spirit
LeerRageKarate ChopFury Swipes
You Win
Poliwrath
Lv 30
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
HypnosisMind ReaderSurfDynamic Punch
Jasmine
Gym 6
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Jasmine's team.

Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Even
Magnemite
Lv 30
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
ThunderboltSupersonicSonic BoomThunder Wave
Risky
Steelix
Lv 35
SteelGround
Rock Head
ScreechSunny DayRock ThrowIron Tail
Pryce
Gym 7
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Pryce's team.

Easy KO
Seel
Lv 27
Water
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
You Win
Dewgong
Lv 29
WaterIce
Thick Fat
HeadbuttIcy WindAurora BeamRest
You Win
Piloswine
Lv 31
IceGround
Oblivious
Icy WindFury AttackMistBlizzard
Clair
Gym 8
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.

Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveSurfSlamDragon Breath
Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveThunderboltSlamDragon Breath
Even
Dragonair
Lv 37
Dragon
Shed Skin
Thunder WaveIce BeamSlamDragon Breath
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 40
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenSurfHyper BeamDragon Breath
Lt. Surge
Gym 9
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 44
Electric
Static
Thunder WaveQuick AttackThunderboltThunder
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
You Win
Magneton
Lv 40
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Lock OnDouble TeamSwiftZap Cannon
You Win
Electrode
Lv 40
Electric
Soundproof
ScreechDouble TeamSwiftExplosion
Even
Electabuzz
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder PunchLight ScreenThunder
Sabrina
Gym 10
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Espeon
Lv 46
Psychic
Synchronize
Sand AttackQuick AttackSwiftPsychic
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 46
Psychic
Soundproof
BarrierReflectBaton PassPsychic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 48
Psychic
Synchronize
RecoverFuture SightPsychicReflect
Erika
Gym 11
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

Even
Tangela
Lv 42
Grass
Chlorophyll
Vine WhipBindGiga DrainSleep Powder
You Win
Jumpluff
Lv 41
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Mega DrainLeech SeedCotton SporeGiga Drain
Easy KO
Victreebel
Lv 46
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisAcidRazor Leaf
Even
Bellossom
Lv 46
Grass
Chlorophyll
Sunny DaySynthesisPetal DanceSolar Beam
Janine
Gym 12
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.

You Win
Crobat
Lv 36
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
ScreechSupersonicConfuse RayWing Attack
You Win
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
You Win
Weezing
Lv 36
Poison
Levitate
SmogSludge BombToxicExplosion
Easy KO
Ariados
Lv 33
BugPoison
Swarm
Scary FaceGiga DrainString ShotNight Shade
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 39
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ForesightDouble TeamGustPsychic
Misty
Gym 13
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

You Win
Golduck
Lv 42
Water
Damp
SurfDisablePsych UpPsychic
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 42
WaterGround
Damp
SurfAmnesiaEarthquakeRain Dance
You Win
Lapras
Lv 44
WaterIce
Water Absorb
SurfPerish SongBlizzardRain Dance
Risky
Starmie
Lv 47
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SurfConfuse RayRecoverIce Beam
Brock
Gym 14
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.

Even
Graveler
Lv 41
RockGround
Rock Head
Defense CurlRock SlideRolloutEarthquake
Even
Rhyhorn
Lv 41
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackScary FaceEarthquakeHorn Drill
Even
Omastar
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
BiteSurfProtectSpike Cannon
Even
Onix
Lv 44
RockGround
Rock Head
BindRock SlideBideSandstorm
Even
Kabutops
Lv 42
RockWater
Swift Swim
SlashSurfEndureGiga Drain
Blaine
Gym 15
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Magcargo
Lv 45
FireRock
Magma Armor
CurseSmogFlamethrowerRock Slide
You Win
Magmar
Lv 45
Fire
Flame Body
Thunder PunchFire PunchSunny DayConfuse Ray
Even
Rapidash
Lv 50
Fire
Run Away
Quick AttackFire SpinFury AttackFire Blast
Blue
Gym 16
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.

You Win
Pidgeot
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Quick AttackWhirlwindWing AttackMirror Move
Even
Alakazam
Lv 54
Psychic
Synchronize
DisableRecoverPsychicReflect
Even
Rhydon
Lv 56
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Fury AttackSandstormRock SlideEarthquake
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 58
WaterFlying
Intimidate
TwisterHydro PumpRain DanceHyper Beam
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 58
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayLeech SeedEgg BombSolar Beam
Even
Arcanine
Lv 58
Fire
Intimidate
RoarSwiftFlamethrowerExtreme Speed
Will
Elite Four
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Will's team.

Even
Xatu
Lv 40
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
Even
Jynx
Lv 41
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Double SlapLovely KissIce PunchPsychic
You Win
Exeggutor
Lv 41
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
ReflectLeech SeedEgg BombPsychic
Even
Slowbro
Lv 41
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
CurseAmnesiaBody SlamPsychic
Even
Xatu
Lv 42
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
Quick AttackFuture SightConfuse RayPsychic
Koga
Elite Four
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

Easy KO
Ariados
Lv 40
BugPoison
Swarm
Double TeamSpider WebBaton PassGiga Drain
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 41
BugPoison
Shield Dust
SupersonicGustPsychicToxic
Risky
Forretress
Lv 43
BugSteel
Sturdy
ProtectSwiftExplosionSpikes
You Win
Muk
Lv 42
Poison
Stench
MinimizeAcid ArmorSludge BombToxic
You Win
Crobat
Lv 44
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Double TeamQuick AttackWing AttackToxic
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Girafarig has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

You Win
Hitmontop
Lv 42
Fighting
Intimidate
PursuitQuick AttackDigDetect
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 42
Fighting
Limber
SwaggerDouble KickHigh Jump KickForesight
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 42
Fighting
Keen Eye
Thunder PunchIce PunchFire PunchMach Punch
Even
Onix
Lv 43
RockGround
Rock Head
BindEarthquakeSandstormRock Slide
You Win
Machamp
Lv 46
Fighting
Guts
Rock SlideForesightVital ThrowCross Chop
Karen
Elite Four
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Karen's team.

Even
Umbreon
Lv 42
Dark
Synchronize
Sand AttackConfuse RayFeint AttackMean Look
Easy KO
Vileplume
Lv 42
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidMoonlightPetal Dance
You Win
Gengar
Lv 45
GhostPoison
Cursed Body
LickSpiteCurseDestiny Bond
Even
Murkrow
Lv 44
DarkFlying
Insomnia
Quick AttackWhirlwindPursuitFeint Attack
Risky
Houndoom
Lv 47
DarkFire
Early Bird
RoarPursuitFlamethrowerCrunch
Lance
Champion
Even

Girafarig trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 44
WaterFlying
Intimidate
FlailRain DanceSurfHyper Beam
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 47
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveTwisterThunderHyper Beam
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 47
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Thunder WaveTwisterBlizzardHyper Beam
Even
Aerodactyl
Lv 46
RockFlying
Rock Head
Wing AttackAncient PowerRock SlideHyper Beam
Even
Charizard
Lv 46
FireFlying
Blaze
FlamethrowerWing AttackSlashHyper Beam
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 50
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Fire BlastSafeguardOutrageHyper Beam

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
NormalPsychic
Tier
A

Girafarig cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Girafarig locations

How to Get Girafarig in Crystal

Girafarig can't be caught in Crystal at all. It was a Gold and Silver native left out of this version, so trading one in from those games is the only way to add it.

Girafarig cannot be caught in the wild in Crystal, but you can still get it via these paths:

Catch in the wild and trade from these games:

Then trade to Crystal.

How to Get Shiny Girafarig in Crystal

Girafarig was cut from Crystal's grass, so its shiny now comes from Gold or Silver, traded over from a Route 43 catch there. See every game where Shiny Girafarig can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Girafarig in CrystalNormal
Shiny Girafarig in Crystal Shiny
Color ShiftYellowtoBlue
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Girafarig Evolution

Does Not Evolve
Girafarig does not evolve
Single-stage PokemonView Full Evolution Chart

Girafarig Weakness

Girafarig's Normal/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug and Dark. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Girafarig leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.

Girafarig Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Bug, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Psychic
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def

What is Girafarig Weak Against

Good
2Weak
1Resist
1Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Girafarig Strong Against

2Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+1
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Girafarig

Tyranitar
Tyranitar
RockDark
S
Houndoom
Houndoom
DarkFire
B
Murkrow
Murkrow
DarkFlying
C
Scyther
Scyther
BugFlying
B
Sneasel
Sneasel
DarkIce
B

Girafarig Evolutions

Breeding is the whole story for Girafarig. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs take an average time to hatch, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Girafarig
#203Girafarig
Does not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Girafarig easily with 66 breeding partners from the Field egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Foresight and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

C Girafarig Best Moveset

Normal/Psychic blocks Ghost-type moves while firing MovePsychic from 90 Sp. Atk. MoveThunder Wave paralyzes threats and MoveBaton Pass transfers boosts to teammates. Held ItemLeftovers sustains. Unique typing that prevents the Ghost answers to Psychic from working.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Unknown
Item
MiracleBerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Girafarig
HardyNEUTRAL

Utility Moveset

  • Baton PassSTAB
  • AmnesiaUtility
  • AgilitySetup
  • PsychicSTAB

Moves List

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

Lv 1
Confusion
C7510025Psychic
Lv 1
Growl
D—10040Normal
Lv 1
Stomp
—9710020Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D5210035Normal
Lv 7
Confusion
C7510025Psychic
Lv 13
Stomp
—9710020Normal
Lv 20
Agility
B——30Psychic
Lv 30
Baton Pass
B——40Normal
Lv 41
Psybeam
—9710020Psychic
Lv 54
Crunch
C8010015Dark

TM Moves

21 of 28 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45D—10015Normal
TM32———15Normal
TM42
Dream EaterViridian City
B15010015Psychic
TM26
EarthquakeVictory Roadnot until badge 8
B10010010Ground
TM20
Endure+4Burned Towerbadge 4
D——10Normal
TM02C10510015Normal
TM10C9010015Normal
TM23C1007515Steel
TM31D2010010Ground
TM50——10015Ghost
TM17C——10Normal
TM29B13510010Psychic
TM44
RestIce Pathnot until badge 7
C——10Psychic
TM08
Rock SmashRoute 36badge 3
D2010015Fighting
TM30
Shadow BallPrize for defeating Mortybadge 4
C8010015Ghost
TM13
SnoreMoomoo Farmbadge 3
—6010015Normal
HM04
StrengthOlivine Citybadge 4
C12010015Normal
TM11C——5Fire
TM34
SwaggerOlivine Lighthousebadge 4
C—8515Normal
TM39
SwiftUnion Cavebadge 1
C90—20Normal
TM46D6010025Dark
TM25C1207010Electric
TM06C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Amnesia
B——20Psychic
Egg
Beat Up
——10010Dark
Egg
Foresight
——10040Normal
Egg
Future Sight
B18010010Psychic
Egg
Take Down
C1358520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Thunderbolt
C9510015Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP70
C
Attack80
C
Defense65
C
Sp. Atk90
B
Sp. Def65
C
Speed85
C
Total455
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.5 m
Weight41.5 kg
Base XP159
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy.

Pokemon Crystal

Girafarig Crystal Guide

  • Girafarig isn't catchable in Crystal. Catch one in Gold or Silver, then trade it to Crystal.

  • In Crystal, Girafarig has 455 BST, so weigh it against what your team already covers.

  • In Crystal, use Girafarig as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. Speed is middling, Psychic is the primary attack. Set up with Agility when you get a free turn.

Game Availability

Debuting in Gold & Silver, Girafarig appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.

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