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.
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 from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Block, Curse and 7 more.
Best Build
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You'll want to breed for Autotomize and Block 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.
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Plenty of locations for Graveler with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Graveler in X & Y
To get Graveler, start by catching Geodude through walking and rock smash encounters at Lv. 23-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeEASYRoute 18XGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteHorde battleEASYRoute 18YGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 1FXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 1FYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B1FXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B1FYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B2FXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B2FYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battle
Step 2Graveler ✓EASYRoute 13XSmashing rocksLv.26-28CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 13YSmashing rocksLv.26-28CommonMidRouteEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYRoute 18YSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 18XSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateRouteEASYTerminus Cave - 1FYSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 1FXSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FYSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FXSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FXSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FYSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 1FYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 1FXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYRoute 18XGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteEASYRoute 18YGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteRed FlowerEASYRoute 18YGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteEASYRoute 18XGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteRed FlowerEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotor 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