How to Get Grapploct in Legends: Z-A
Grapploct isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Clobbopus from Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Clobbopus to Grapploct is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Grapploct in LZA
Step 1Obtain ClobbopusLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Loop Lagoon · Sandstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Grapploct ✓
Grapploct Weakness
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 |
What is Grapploct Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Grapploct
 Fletchling Normal | D | |
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
Fletchling Normal | D | |
Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Vivillon builds →Psybeam 2x38-45% Gust 2x35-42% Draining Kiss 2x29-35% | ||
 Fletchinder Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Fletchinder builds →Wing Attack 2x41-49% | ||
 Pidgeotto Normal | D | |
Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Vivillon builds →Air Slash 2x62-73% Psybeam 2x36-42% Draining Kiss 2x28-33% | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | C | |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
 Meowstic Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Meowstic builds →Psyshock 2x59-71% Moonblast 2x48-57% | ||
 Floette Fairy | C | |
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Slowbro builds →Future Sight 2x103-121%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x120-142%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Vivillon builds →Hurricane 2x87-103%KO Psybeam 2x35-41% Draining Kiss 2x27-33% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Scyther Bug | B | |
Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Slowbro builds →Future Sight 2x102-121%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Vivillon builds →Hurricane 2x87-102%KO Psybeam 2x35-41% Draining Kiss 2x27-32% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x122-143%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | B | |
Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Slowbro builds →Future Sight 2x105-124%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Vivillon builds →Hurricane 2x89-105%KO Psybeam 2x35-42% Draining Kiss 2x27-33% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x121-142%KO | ||
Scyther Bug | B | |
Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Slowbro builds →Future Sight 2x103-122%KO | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Vivillon builds →Hurricane 2x87-103%KO Psybeam 2x35-41% Draining Kiss 2x27-32% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x127-149%KO Moonblast 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Alakazam builds →Future Sight 2x136-160%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Scyther Bug | B | |
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Delphox builds →Future Sight 2x118-139%KO | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Grapploct for 55-65%. Gardevoir threatens a KO with Moonblast (101-119%).
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Staraptor builds →Close Combat37-44% U Turn11-13% Double Edge55-65% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x101-119%KO Psychic 2x95-112%KO | ||
Grapploct Evolutions
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
LZA Grapploct Best Moveset
A durable physical fighter at 118 Attack and 90 Defense. Fighting TermStab connects with serious force at 42 Speed cooldowns between absorbing physical hits. 80/80 HP and Sp. Def round out the bulk. The moveset trades speed for raw durability and per-hit damage. No Mega access.
Best Build
Grapploct best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Stomping Tantrum
- Muddy Water
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.
Grapploct Legends: Z-A Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Technician changes the entire equation for Grapploct. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Drain Punch with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, 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 mixed attacker with base 118 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Legends: Z-A, run Drain Punch, Sucker Punch, Stompingtantrum, and Muddywater on Grapploct. Drain Punch is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves