Mid-stage Pokemon like Graveler rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Golem, which is where the real potential kicks in. The stat spread favors raw physical power. Been around since Gen 1.
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 Weakness
FragileGraveler's Rock/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves. 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Graveler to get Geodude eggs easily using 23 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Mega Punch, Rock Slide.
Best Build
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You'll want to breed for Block and Mega Punch on Graveler. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Earthquake and Dig, they expand what Graveler can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Graveler appears at high spawn rates across 26 spots in mid-game areas. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Graveler in FireRed & LeafGreen
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Graveler. You'll find rock smash and walking encounters from Lv. 5-55 across 82 total spots in the chain.
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Ember - B3F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.5-30CommonEarlyVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.5-30CommonEarlyVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.5-30CommonEarlyVolcanoEASYRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.5-30CommonEarlyCaveEASYRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.5-30CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - 1FFireRedGrassLv.7-9CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - 1FLeafGreenGrassLv.7-9CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - B2FFireRedGrassLv.9-10CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - B2FLeafGreenGrassLv.9-10CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - 1FFireRedGrassLv.15-17CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - 1FLeafGreenGrassLv.15-17CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedGrassLv.15-17CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenGrassLv.15-17CommonEarlyCaveEASYSevault CanyonLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidEASYSevault CanyonFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidEASYCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedGrassLv.30-34CommonMidVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenGrassLv.30-34CommonMidVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrassLv.34-42CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathFireRedGrassLv.34-42CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrassLv.34-42CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathFireRedGrassLv.34-42CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathFireRedGrassLv.40-44CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathFireRedGrassLv.40-44CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrassLv.44CommonLateVolcanoEFFORTLESSMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrassLv.44CommonLateVolcanoEASYKindle RoadLeafGreenGrassLv.31UncommonLateRouteEASYKindle RoadFireRedGrassLv.31UncommonLateRouteEASYVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrassLv.32UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Ember - BaseFireRedGrassLv.33UncommonLateVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - BaseLeafGreenGrassLv.33UncommonLateVolcanoEASYVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrassLv.34UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrassLv.34UncommonLateCaveEFFORTLESSSevault CanyonLeafGreenGrassLv.46CommonPostEFFORTLESSSevault CanyonFireRedGrassLv.46CommonPost- Step 2Graveler ✓EASYMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40CommonMidVolcanoEASYSevault CanyonLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidEASYSevault CanyonFireRedSmashing rocksLv.30-50CommonMidHARDKindle RoadLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40RareMidRouteHARDKindle RoadFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40RareMidRouteHARDMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40RareMidVolcanoHARDMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40RareMidVolcanoHARDRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.25-40RareMidCaveHARDRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.25-40RareMidCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.40-55CommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.40-55CommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.40-55CommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.40-55CommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocksLv.40-55CommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedSmashing rocksLv.40-55CommonLateCaveor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
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.
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.
Graveler appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Graveler first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 9 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A