Physical
Trick Room
35Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
Avg
HP55
D
Attack95
B
Defense115
B
Sp. Atk45
D
Sp. Def45
D
Speed35
F
Total390
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate120 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.0 m
Weight105.0 kg
Base XP137
Abilities
Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Sand VeilHANot in game
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
EV Yield
No EV yield
Pokedex Entries
No Heartgold Soulsilver entries available

Graveler grows by feeding on rocks. Apparently, it prefers to eat rocks that are covered in moss. This Pokemon eats its way through a ton of rocks on a daily basis.

Emerald

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.

Graveler Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Water, Grass
2x (Weak)Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock
0.25x (Resist)Poison
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartFragile
6Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Score-7
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
How to Beat Graveler in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)
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Available Moves
Moves
  • Solar BeamTM22
  • Energy BallTM53
  • Vine WhipLv. 11
  • Bullet SeedTM09
Damage vs Graveler
Solar Beam 4x
356-419%KO
Energy Ball 4x
269-317%KO
Vine Whip 4x
76-91%
Bullet Seed 4x
48-57%
View Carnivine builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Geodude
RockGround
Graveler
RockGround
Golem
RockGround
HP
40
55+15
80+25
ATK
80
95+15
120+25
DEF
100
115+15
130+15
SP.ATK
30
45+15
55+10
SP.DEF
30
45+15
65+20
SPE
20
35+15
45+10
BST
300C-Tier
390C-Tier+90
495C-Tier+105
ROLE
Trick Room
Trick Room
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Graveler to get Geodude eggs easily using 29 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Curse, Flail and 3 more.

Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
glaliefroslasssnoruntporygon2claydolbronzongmagnezoneporygon-zprobopassgolemelectrodemagneton

HeartGold & SoulSilver Graveler Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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Moves

You'll want to breed for Block and Curse on Graveler. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Earthquake and Stone Edge, they expand what Graveler can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Defense Curl
40Normal
Lv 1
Mud Sport
15Ground
Lv 1
Rock Polish
C20Rock
Lv 1
Tackle
3510035Normal
Lv 4
Mud Sport
15Ground
Lv 8
Rock Polish
C20Rock
Lv 11
Rock Throw
509015Rock
Lv 15
Magnitude
10030Ground
Lv 18
Self-Destruct
B2001005Normal
Lv 22
Rollout
309020Rock
Lv 27
Rock Blast
D259010Rock
Lv 33
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
Lv 38
Explosion
B2501005Normal
Lv 44
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Lv 49
Stone Edge
C100805Rock

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
10Normal
TM64
Explosion
B2501005Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
D120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
D9510015Fire
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM74
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM08
Rock Climb
908520Normal
TM69
Rock Polish
C20Rock
TM80
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
C609510Rock
TM37
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM76
Stealth Rock
C20Rock
TM71
Stone Edge
C100805Rock
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Block
5Normal
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Flail
10015Normal
Egg
Hammer Arm
1009010Fighting
Egg
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Egg
Rock Slide
C759010Rock

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Tutor
Block
5Normal
Tutor
Earth Power
C9010010Ground
Tutor
Fire Punch
C7510015Fire
Tutor
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Rollout
309020Rock
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Sucker Punch+1
C801005Dark
Tutor
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Tutor
Thunder Punch
C7510015Electric

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Metronome
10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting

How to Get Graveler in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Graveler is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 18 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.

Where To Catch Graveler in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Geodude is your first catch on the way to Graveler. You'll find walking, rock smash, and more encounters from Lv. 2-43 across 64 total spots in the chain.

  1. Geodude
    Step 1Catch Geodude
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    SoulSilverSmashing rocks Lv.3-14 Ruins
    100%Early
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    HeartGoldSmashing rocks Lv.3-14 Ruins
    100%Early
    Rock Tunnel - B1F
    SoulSilverSmashing rocks Lv.12-21 Cave
    100%Early
    Rock Tunnel - B1F
    HeartGoldSmashing rocks Lv.12-21 Cave
    100%Early
    Dark Cave - West
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.2-4 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Dark Cave - West
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.2-4 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Route 46
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.2-3 Route
    CommonEarly
    Route 46
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.2-3 Route
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.6 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Moon - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.6-10 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Moon - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.6-10 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Union Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Moon - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Moon - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.12 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Rock Tunnel - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.12 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Mortar - 1F North
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Mt. Mortar - 1F North
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 Cave
    CommonEarly
    Dark Cave - West
    HeartGoldSmashing rocks Lv.8-14 Cave
    20%Early
    Dark Cave - West
    SoulSilverSmashing rocks Lv.8-14 Cave
    20%Early
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Cave
    RareEarly
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Cave
    RareEarly
    Dark Cave - East
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Cave
    CommonMid
    Dark Cave - East
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Cave
    CommonMid
    Route 45
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 45
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 Route
    CommonMid
    Victory Road - 1F
    SoulSilverSmashing rocks Lv.24-32 Cave
    CommonMid
    Victory Road - 1F
    HeartGoldSmashing rocks Lv.24-32 Cave
    CommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.19 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.19 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.19 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.19 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.19 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.19 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Union Cave - B2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.21 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Union Cave - B2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.21 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.16 Cave
    RareMid
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.16 Cave
    RareMid
    Team Rocket HQ - B1F
    SoulSilverInteract with Pokemon Lv.21
    LimitedMid
    Team Rocket HQ - B1F
    HeartGoldInteract with Pokemon Lv.21
    LimitedMid
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.31-32 Cave
    UncommonLate
  2. Graveler
    Step 2Graveler
    Route 45
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.23-27 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 45
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.23-25 Route
    CommonMid
    Dark Cave - East
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Dark Cave - East
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Victory Road - 1F
    HeartGoldSmashing rocks Lv.30-33 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Victory Road - 1F
    SoulSilverSmashing rocks Lv.30-33 Cave
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.31 Cave
    CommonLate
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.31 Cave
    CommonLate
    Victory Road - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.32 Cave
    CommonLate
    Victory Road - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.32 Cave
    CommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.41-43 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.41-43 Cave
    UncommonLate
    or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)

Graveler Guide

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Geodude evolves into Graveler at level 25. Graveler evolves into Golem by trading. Graveler is a middle-stage evolution in the Geodude line.

  • 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.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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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