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.
When two Graveler fight each other, it fills the surroundings with flashes of light and sound. People call it the "fireworks of the earth."
Graveler's entire body is tinged with electricity due to the stones it likes to eat. It's very quick-tempered.
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 |
 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% | ||
 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 | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Marowak builds →Stomping Tantrum 4x102-120%KO Brick Break 2x34-40% Bone Club 4x90-106%KO Bulldoze 4x82-97% | ||
 Pupitar RockGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Pupitar builds →Earthquake 4x137-162%KO Brick Break 2x35-42% Bulldoze 4x86-102%KO | ||
 Marshtomp WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Marshtomp builds →Earthquake 4x141-166%KO Muddy Water 2x98-115%KO Brick Break 2x35-42% Mud Bomb 4x145-171%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
6 encounter spots for Alolan Graveler at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Graveler in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Graveler, start by catching Geodude through walking encounters at Lv. 29-36. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Geodude
Step 2Graveler ✓Route 12Ultra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 Route30%MidRoute 12Ultra SunGrass Lv.29-32 Route30%MidBlush MountainUltra MoonGrass Lv.29-32 Cave20%MidBlush MountainUltra SunGrass Lv.29-32 Cave20%MidRoute 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%Lateor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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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