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.
Its preferred food is dravite
They eat rocks and often get into a scrap over them. The shock of Graveler smashing together causes a flash of light and a booming noise.
Graveler's Rock/Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Water, Grass, and Fighting. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 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) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Electric, Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying |
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 4x161-189%KO Land's Wrath 4x145-171%KO Dig 4x129-152%KO Brick Break 2x40-48% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Palossand builds →Earth Power 4x294-346%KO Energy Ball 2x98-115%KO Giga Drain 2x81-95% Bulldoze 4x78-92% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x161-189%KO Dig 4x129-152%KO Brick Break 2x40-48% Bulldoze 4x98-115%KO | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Piloswine builds →Earthquake 4x161-189%KO Mud Bomb 4x145-171%KO Bulldoze 4x98-115%KO Mud-Slap 4x47-55% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 4x161-189%KO Earth Power 4x172-203%KO Dig 4x129-152%KO Mud Bomb 4x125-148%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Graveler with Close Combat (108-128%). Volcanion's Fire Blast also KOs at 100-118%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x108-128%KO Stone Edge30-36% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb55-65% Fire Blast100-118%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 4x333-391%KO Ice Shard33-39% Knock Off36-42% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x233-275%KO Stone Edge39-46% | ||
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 58 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Best Build
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Moves
Graveler develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Self-Destruct and Explosion show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
decent spawn rates for Alolan Graveler across 4 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Graveler in Sun & Moon
The path to Graveler starts with Geodude at Lv. 26-34 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GeodudeRoute 12MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route40%MidRoute 12SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route40%MidBlush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 Cave30%MidBlush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 Cave30%Mid
Step 2Graveler ✓Route 17 - NortheastMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateTapu VillageMoonIn-game trade Lv.32 CityLateTrade for (give Haunter)Tapu VillageSunIn-game trade Lv.32 CityLateTrade for (give Haunter)or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Starmie (Water), and Venusaur (Grass) when using Graveler. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rhydon is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage. Fighting-type attackers are also a problem. At base 35 Speed, Graveler won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Magnet Pull prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out. That's the one you want on Graveler. Galvanize is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sturdy works too if your team needs something different.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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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