Graveler Best Moveset
95 Attack at 115 Defense on Rock/Ground. AbilitySturdy survives the first hit. The moveset has physical power and bulk but 35 Speed means always going second. One evolution from Golem where AbilitySturdy plus MoveExplosion creates a guaranteed-damage closer.
Sturdy in Gen I (Red & Blue) worked differently. Rock/Ground pre-evolution. Self-Destruct hit hard from 95 Attack. Blow up and take something with it.
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Rock Slide
- Defense Curl
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Peaked in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Explosion from 95 Attack was the nuclear option. Stealth Rock didn't exist yet. Graveler hit hard and left.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Rest
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Rock Head and Sturdy were the ability options. Same Explosion play. Three gens of the same trick on a pre-evolution body.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Graveler saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Graveler maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Nothing, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Fling
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Graveler saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Graveler maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Custapberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Support Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Graveler saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Graveler maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Rocky Helmet, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Earth Power
- Sucker Punch
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Graveler saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Graveler maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Custapberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Graveler saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Graveler maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Custapberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Graveler Weakness
Graveler's Rock/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Water and Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Graveler's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Graveler Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Graveler
Rillaboom can KO Graveler with Wood Hammer (355-418%). Gyarados threatens a KO with Waterfall (159-187%).
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off32-38% U Turn34-41% Wood Hammer 4x355-418%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 4x159-187%KO Earthquake 2x66-78% Ice Fang 2x43-51% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x28-33% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x166-196%KO Close Combat 2x166-196%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x93-110%KO | ||
Evolution
Graveler is partway through a three-stage line between Geodude and Golem. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+15 from Geodude). The final form adds another 105 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Graveler to get Geodude eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
How to Get Graveler
A trade step sits in Graveler's 3-stage chain from Geodude. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Geodude shows up at moderate rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Graveler in SV
The path to Graveler starts with Geodude at Lv. 7-68 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GeodudeApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldChilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.61Overworld
Step 2Graveler ✓Chilling WaterheadLv.25-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.25-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.25-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.25-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.25-60OverworldOni MountainLv.25-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.25-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.25-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.25-60OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.68Overworldor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GolemBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Golem egg.
A trade step sits in Graveler's 3-stage chain from Geodude. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Geodude shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Graveler in PLA
The path to Graveler starts with Geodude at Lv. 7-62 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GeodudeDeertrack HeightsLv.7-12GrassRate 15%Worn BridgeLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-16CaveRate 15%Bolderoll SlopeLv.18-21GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Bathers' LagoonLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Bolderoll RavineLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Celestica RuinsLv.21-24FloorRate 15%Clamberclaw CliffsLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Ginkgo LandingLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Scarlet BogLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.21-24GrassRate 15%
Step 2Graveler ✓Bolderoll SlopeLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.25-28CaveRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Scarlet BogLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.27-30GrassRate 15%Firespit IslandLv.31-34GrassRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Celestica RuinsLv.39-42FloorRate 15%Clamberclaw CliffsLv.39-42GrassRate 15%Islespy ShoreLv.40-47GrassRate 15%Spring PathLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Windbreak StandLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Bolderoll RavineLv.43-56GrassRate 15%Snowpoint TempleLv.59-62CaveRate 15%or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into GolemBolderoll RavineLv.21-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Graveler (Step 2)
The chain to Graveler requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Geodude at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Graveler in BDSP
To get Graveler, start by catching Geodude through walking encounters at Lv. 4-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeOreburgh Gate - 1FLv.4-8GrassRate 80%Oreburgh Mine - 1FLv.5-9CaveRate 70%Oreburgh Mine - B1FLv.6-10CaveRate 70%Route 207Lv.5-7GrassRate 55%Route 206Lv.14-16GrassShining PearlRate 35%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12-13CaveRate 30%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14-15CaveRate 30%Ravaged PathLv.5GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.13CaveRate 20%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.15CaveRate 20%MorningWayward Cave - 1FLv.15-16CaveRate 15%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.9GrassRate 10%Route 211 - WestLv.13GrassRate 10%Route 206Lv.14GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 10%Ruin Maniac Tunnel - 0-9 Unown caughtLv.22CaveRate 95%Ruin Maniac Tunnel - 10-25 Unown caughtLv.23CaveRate 90%Ruin Maniac Tunnel - 26 Unown caughtLv.24CaveRate 80%Route 215Lv.20-22GrassRate 35%MorningIron Island - 1FLv.29-31GrassRate 35%Route 210 - SouthLv.19GrassRate 30%Route 215Lv.20-22GrassRate 25%Valor LakefrontLv.20GrassRate 20%Route 214Lv.22GrassRate 20%Big Bluff CavernLv.16-20CaveRocky CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveTyphlo CavernLv.16-20CaveVolcanic CaveLv.16-20CaveWayward Cave - B1FLv.16CaveRate 10%Stark Mountain - EntranceLv.25-27CaveRate 5%Stark Mountain - InteriorLv.27-29CaveRate 5%Iron Island - B1F Left CaveLv.31GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B1F Right CaveLv.31GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B2F Right CaveLv.31GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B2F Left CaveLv.32GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B3FLv.32GrassRate 1%
Step 2Graveler ✓Iron Island - B1F Left CaveLv.29-33GrassRate 69%Iron Island - B1F Right CaveLv.29-33GrassRate 69%Iron Island - B2F Right CaveLv.29-33GrassRate 49%Iron Island - B2F Left CaveLv.30-34GrassRate 39%Iron Island - B3FLv.30-34GrassRate 39%Route 211 - EastLv.27GrassRate 20%Valor LakefrontLv.21-22GrassRate 15%Morning/dayRoute 214Lv.23-24GrassRate 15%Morning/dayBig Bluff CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogRocky CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogTyphlo CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogVolcanic CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogValor LakefrontLv.22GrassRate 5%NightRoute 214Lv.24GrassRate 5%NightMt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.39-40CaveRate 40%Iron Island - 1FLv.31-33GrassRate 35%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.31CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.31CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.36CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.36CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.38CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.38CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.40CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.40CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 1FLv.45CaveRate 20%Route 216Lv.33-34GrassRate 10%Victory Road - 2FLv.46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - Nat Dex AreaLv.51CaveRate 20%Stark Mountain - EntranceLv.55CaveRate 20%Stark Mountain - InteriorLv.57CaveRate 20%Route 227Lv.54-56GrassRate 15%Morning/dayStark Mountain - OutsideLv.54-56CaveRate 15%Morning/daySnowpoint Temple - 1FLv.52CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B1FLv.54CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B2FLv.54CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B3FLv.54CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B4FLv.56CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B5FLv.56CaveRate 10%Route 227Lv.56GrassRate 5%NightStark Mountain - OutsideLv.56CaveRate 5%Nightor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Golem
Graveler's 3-stage chain starts with Geodude, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Graveler in LGPE
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Graveler. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 5-56 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GeodudeMt. Moon - 1FLv.5-10CaveRate 40%Mt. Moon - B1FLv.5-10CaveRate 34%Rock Tunnel - B1FLv.18-23CaveRate 20%Vermilion City - CityLv.16In-game tradeTrade for (give Geodude)Rock Tunnel - 1FLv.18-23CaveRate 10%Victory Road - 1FLv.41-46CaveRate 10%Cerulean Cave - 1FLv.51-56CaveRate 10%Cerulean Cave - B1FLv.51-56CaveRate 10%Cerulean Cave - 2FLv.51-56CaveRate 5%
Step 2Graveler ✓Rock Tunnel - 1FLv.18-23CaveRate 20%Rock Tunnel - B1FLv.18-23CaveRate 10%Victory Road - 1FLv.41-46CaveRate 15%Cerulean Cave - 2FLv.51-56CaveRate 20%Cerulean Cave - 1FLv.51-56CaveRate 15%Cerulean Cave - B1FLv.51-56CaveRate 15%or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Golem
Base Stats
Graveler's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 0 HP EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Graveler make their homes on sheer cliff faces that have numerous holes in them.
Graveler Guide
Graveler isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Golem to unlock its full potential. At 390 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Starmie (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Graveler. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Starmie is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 35 Speed, Graveler won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
No. Graveler only evolves into Golem through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in . Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Graveler to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
Rock Head protects against recoil damage. That's the one you want on Graveler. Sand Veil is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sturdy works too if your team needs something different.
Graveler fills the trick room role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Graveler first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
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 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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