Attack and Defense carry most of Grapploct's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.
Searching for an opponent to test its skills against, it emerges onto land. Once the battle is over, it returns to the sea.
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Grapploct for super-effective damage. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Grapploct can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Espeon can KO Grapploct with Psyshock (87-102%). Whimsicott deals 55-65% with Moonblast.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x55-65% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Staraptor builds →Close Combat56-66% U Turn16-19% Double Edge84-98% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x100-118%KO Psychic 2x95-111%KO | ||
Getting Grapploct requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Clobbopus. Breed this form to get Clobbopus eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+50 over Clobbopus), and Grapploct peaks at 480 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Grapploct to get Clobbopus eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape and Water1 egg groups.
Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Adamant nature gives Grapploct the right physical lean, Mirror Herb adds extra utility, and Limber works in the background. Octolock is the main damage option.
Best Build
Grapploct best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Octolock
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Detect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Octolock
- Dive
- Protect
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Drain Punch
- Topsy Turvy
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Octolock
- Circle Throw
- Detect
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Octolock
- Drain Punch
- Submission
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Grapploct. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Close Combat and Focus Blast into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Grapploct misses out on Circle Throw and Pain Split. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Superpower and Close Combat, with Normal and Water coverage and more rounding things out.
Grapploct isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Clobbopus from Sword. The evolution path from Clobbopus to Grapploct is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Grapploct. The 2-stage line runs through Clobbopus, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Grapploct in Sword & Shield
To get Grapploct, start by catching Clobbopus through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 16-45. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Grapploct ✓
Technician changes the entire equation for Grapploct. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Espeon (Psychic), and Sylveon (Fairy) when using Grapploct. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Technician is what you want on Grapploct. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Limber) work on paper but Technician is what makes Grapploct worth using.
Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Grapploct is a physical attacker with base 118 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Grapploct's hidden ability is Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Grapploct joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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