Grafaiai's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, HP pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The color of the poisonous saliva depends on what the Pokémon eats. Grafaiai covers its fingers in its saliva and draws patterns on trees in forests.
Each Grafaiai paints its own individual pattern, and it will paint that same pattern over and over again throughout its life.
Ground and Psychic moves hit Grafaiai for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Grafaiai leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Chandelure threatens a KO with Flamethrower (117-137%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Grafaiai View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn27-33% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grafaiai View Chandelure builds →Energy Ball39-46% Flamethrower117-137%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWindrider ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grafaiai View Brambleghast builds →Rapid Spin27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPixilate ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Sylveon builds →
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 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grafaiai View Galvantula builds →Thunder72-85% | ||
Grafaiai is the evolved form of Shroodle. Breeding produces Shroodle eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Shroodle gave Grafaiai the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+40), bringing the total to 485 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Grafaiai to get Shroodle eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Prankster and Heavy-Duty Boots support Grafaiai's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Grafaiai best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Parting Shot
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Swords Dance
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Encore
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Parting Shot
- Encore
- Taunt
- Doodle
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Parting Shot
- Baton Pass
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Parting Shot
- U Turn
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Swords Dance
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Encore
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Parting Shot
- Encore
- Taunt
- Doodle
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Parting Shot
- Baton Pass
- Encore
Moves
Without TMs, Grafaiai's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 7 types on top of Giga Impact and Gunk Shot for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Grafaiai's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Dark and Bug coverage and more on top of Giga Impact and Gunk Shot for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
A few locations for Grafaiai with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Grafaiai in Scarlet & Violet
To get Grafaiai, start by catching Shroodle through walking encounters at Lv. 5-51. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShroodleCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Water15%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Water15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Forest15%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Forest15%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route15%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.5-32 Route9%Early
Step 2Grafaiai ✓Tagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.29-51 Forest34%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.29-51 Forest34%Midor evolve from Shroodle (Step 1)
Grafaiai isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Shroodle from Scarlet. The evolution path from Shroodle to Grafaiai is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Grafaiai in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Shroodle
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
- Step 2Grafaiai ✓
Don't let Grafaiai's 485 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a pivot.
Watch for Garchomp (Ground) and Reuniclus (Psychic) when using Grafaiai. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Grafaiai's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Run Prankster on Grafaiai. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Grafaiai also gets Unburden and Poison Touch, but they don't compare.
Grafaiai fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 95 Attack). Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Grafaiai's hidden ability is Prankster. Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Grafaiai has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves