Grafaiai's Poison/Normal typing gives it an immunity to Ghost. Only 2 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Prankster adds more value on top. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. One of the newer additions from Gen 9.
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.
Grafaiai Weakness
GoodGround and Psychic-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Grafaiai Moveset
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Parting Shot
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
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 ShroodleEASYCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyWaterEASYEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyForestEASYTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyForestEASYWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-3215%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-329%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-329%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.5-329%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.5-329%EarlyRoute
Step 2Grafaiai ✓EFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworldLv.29-5134%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworldLv.29-5134%MidForestor 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.
Shroodle evolves into Grafaiai at level 28. Grafaiai is the fully evolved form. At 485 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Grafaiai has appeared in 2 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A