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.
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.
Rocks are Graveler's favorite food. This Pokemon will climb a mountain from the base to the summit, crunchingly feasting on rocks all the while. Upon reaching the peak, it rolls back down to the bottom.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 4x76-91% Absorb 4x65-78% | ||
 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Bullet Seed 4x54-65% Absorb 4x43-52% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 4x64-76% Absorb 4x55-65% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 4x73-87% Bullet Seed 4x55-65% Absorb 4x45-55% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Mudkip builds →Surf 4x175-207%KO Water Gun 4x82-98% Mud-Slap 2x11-15% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 4x69-83% Absorb 4x54-65% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 4x78-92% Bullet Seed 4x54-65% Absorb 4x46-55% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 4x69-83% Absorb 4x62-74% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 4x186-220%KO Mega Drain 4x129-152%KO Bullet Seed 4x84-99% Absorb 4x71-84% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 4x71-84% Bullet Seed 4x51-61% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lombre builds →Ice Beam 2x65-76% Surf 4x194-228%KO Rock Smash 2x14-18% Bullet Seed 4x57-68% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 4x194-229%KO Mega Drain 4x133-157%KO Bullet Seed 4x85-100%KO Absorb 4x73-86% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 4x73-86% Bullet Seed 4x48-57% Absorb 4x42-50% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lombre builds →Ice Beam 2x64-76% Surf 4x194-229%KO Rock Smash 2x13-17% Bullet Seed 4x61-71% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x19-22% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Tropius builds →Steel Wing 2x28-34% Magical Leaf 4x154-182%KO Razor Leaf 4x143-169%KO Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 4x246-290%KO Magical Leaf 4x200-236%KO Mega Drain 4x137-162%KO Bullet Seed 4x85-101%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 4x74-88% Bullet Seed 4x45-54% Absorb 4x39-47% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 4x303-357%KO Giga Drain 4x192-226%KO Steel Wing 2x28-34% Magical Leaf 4x154-181%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x264-311%KO Giga Drain 4x168-198%KO Bullet Seed 4x62-74% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x259-306%KO Blizzard 2x80-94% Ice Beam 2x65-77% Surf 4x197-232%KO | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x259-306%KO Dig 2x33-40% Giga Drain 4x168-198%KO Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Solar Beam 4x197-232%KO Giga Drain 4x125-147%KO Mega Drain 4x72-85% Bullet Seed 4x48-57% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 4x297-350%KO Earthquake 2x39-46% Giga Drain 4x189-223%KO Steel Wing 2x28-34% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x261-308%KO Giga Drain 4x166-196%KO Bullet Seed 4x58-69% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x257-303%KO Blizzard 2x78-92% Ice Beam 2x65-76% Surf 4x194-228%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x257-303%KO Dig 2x33-39% Giga Drain 4x162-191%KO Brick Break 2x31-37% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Shroomish builds →Solar Beam 4x194-228%KO Giga Drain 4x126-149%KO Mega Drain 4x67-80% Bullet Seed 4x45-53% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Starmie threatens a KO with Surf (368-433%). Claydol deals 82-97% with Earthquake.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves View Magneton builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin4-6% Ice Beam 2x122-144%KO Surf 4x368-433%KO | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Earthquake 2x82-97% Explosion34-40% Psychic51-60% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Heracross builds →Megahorn68-80% Rock Slide14-17% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x47-56% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 23 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Mega Punch, Rock Slide.
Ruby & Sapphire Graveler Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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
How to Get Graveler in Ruby & Sapphire
Graveler appears at high spawn rates across 2 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 Ruby & Sapphire
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Graveler. You'll find rock smash and walking encounters from Lv. 5-40 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GeodudeRoute 111 - SouthSapphireSmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Route100%EarlyRoute 111 - SouthRubySmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Route100%EarlyRoute 114SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Route100%EarlyRoute 114RubySmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Route100%EarlySafari Zone - NortheastSapphireSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 Facility100%EarlySafari Zone - NortheastRubySmashing rocks Lv.5-30 Facility100%EarlyGranite Cave - B2FRubySmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Cave70%EarlyGranite Cave - B2FSapphireSmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Cave70%EarlyGranite Cave - 1FRubyGrass Lv.6-9 Cave10%EarlyGranite Cave - 1FSapphireGrass Lv.6-9 Cave10%EarlyVictory Road - B1FSapphireSmashing rocks Lv.30-40 Cave30%MidVictory Road - B1FRubySmashing rocks Lv.30-40 Cave30%Mid
Step 2Graveler ✓Victory Road - B1FSapphireSmashing rocks Lv.30-40 Cave70%MidVictory Road - B1FRubySmashing rocks Lv.30-40 Cave70%Midor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Graveler Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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.
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves