Stats & Training
Graveler's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 0 HP stat exp and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
Graveler Weakness
Graveler's Rock/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, and Ground. 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 4x466-549%KO Mega Drain 4x161-189%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 4x239-282%KO Blizzard 2x79-94% Ice Beam 2x65-77% Surf 4x196-231%KO | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 4x388-457%KO Vine Whip 4x148-175%KO Mega Drain 4x133-157%KO Absorb 4x70-83% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 4x258-305%KO Dig 2x40-48% Mega Drain 4x90-106%KO | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Vermilion City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Blastoise builds →Hydro Pump 4x314-369%KO Blizzard 2x105-123%KO Earthquake 2x45-54% Surf 4x255-300%KO | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | C | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift | ||
 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Paras BugGrass | D | |
 Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Squirtle builds →Dig 2x26-32% Bubble Beam 4x132-156%KO Bubble 4x80-96% Water Gun 4x80-96% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 4x103-122%KO Absorb 4x57-68% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 4x129-152%KO Vine Whip 4x103-122%KO Mega Drain 4x96-114%KO | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 4x109-129%KO Mega Drain 4x103-122%KO | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Paras builds →Dig 2x34-41% Mega Drain 4x77-91% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Squirtle builds →Ice Beam 2x56-66% Submission 2x25-30% Dig 2x25-30% Bubble Beam 4x122-144%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x127-150%KO Bubble Beam 4x188-221%KO Water Gun 4x114-136%KO | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 4x108-129%KO Absorb 4x61-71% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 4x127-150%KO Vine Whip 4x108-129%KO Mega Drain 4x96-114%KO | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 4x114-136%KO Mega Drain 4x102-121%KO | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Paras builds →Dig 2x33-40% Mega Drain 4x79-93% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x127-150%KO Surf 4x254-300%KO Bubble Beam 4x185-219%KO Water Gun 4x117-138%KO | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Tangela builds →Vine Whip 4x148-175%KO Mega Drain 4x132-156%KO Absorb 4x69-81% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Parasect builds →Dig 2x41-48% Mega Drain 4x90-106%KO | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Oddish builds →Petal Dance 4x307-363%KO Mega Drain 4x106-125%KO Absorb 4x58-69% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 4x127-150%KO Vine Whip 4x106-125%KO Mega Drain 4x95-113%KO | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 4x373-439%KO Vine Whip 4x145-171%KO Mega Drain 4x128-151%KO Absorb 4x66-78% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 4x253-298%KO Dig 2x40-47% Mega Drain 4x87-102%KO | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x130-154%KO Ice Beam 2x107-127%KO Surf 4x215-254%KO Aurora Beam 2x78-93% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 4x327-385%KO Solar Beam 4x327-385%KO Mega Drain 4x111-132%KO Absorb 4x58-68% | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 4x388-457%KO Vine Whip 4x148-175%KO Mega Drain 4x133-157%KO Absorb 4x70-83% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 4x258-305%KO Dig 2x40-48% Mega Drain 4x90-106%KO | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Dewgong builds →Blizzard 2x135-159%KO Ice Beam 2x109-129%KO Surf 4x219-258%KO Aurora Beam 2x80-95% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 4x341-402%KO Solar Beam 4x341-402%KO Mega Drain 4x118-138%KO Absorb 4x62-74% | ||
In Yellow, Cloyster can KO Graveler with Blizzard (155-183%). Articuno threatens a KO with Blizzard (169-200%). Golem's Earthquake also KOs at 90-106%.
 Cloyster WaterIce | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Cloyster builds →Explosion30-36% Clamp 4x102-120%KO Blizzard 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x169-200%KO Hyper Beam17-20% Ice Beam 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Golem RockGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Golem builds →Earthquake 2x90-106%KO Explosion37-43% Rock Slide17-20% Body Slam13-15% | ||
 Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Victreebel builds →Wrap2-2% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Machamp builds →Earthquake 2x64-76% Body Slam14-16% Submission 2x77-91% | ||
Yellow Evolution
Graveler connects Geodude to Golem as a Rock/Ground type. Can't breed at 390 stats, just keep evolving. 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
Yellow Graveler Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Rock Slide
- Defense Curl
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Graveler's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Fighting coverage on top of Earthquake and Dig for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Graveler in Yellow
decent spawn rates across 6 locations for Graveler in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Graveler in Yellow
The path to Graveler starts with Geodude at Lv. 10-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GeodudeMt. Moon - 1FGrass Lv.10 Cave20%EarlyMt. Moon - B1FGrass Lv.10-11 Cave20%EarlyMt. Moon - B2FGrass Lv.11 Cave15%EarlyVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.26-41 Cave65%MidRock Tunnel - 1FGrass Lv.16-20 Cave35%MidRock Tunnel - B1FGrass Lv.17-21 Cave25%MidVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.31-41 Cave55%LateVictory Road - 3FGrass Lv.36-46 Cave45%Late
Step 2Graveler ✓Victory Road - 3FGrass Lv.41-47 Cave15%LateCerulean Cave - 1FGrass Lv.45 Cave15%LateVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.44 Cave10%LateVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.41-47 Cave5%LateCerulean Cave - 2FGrass Lv.50 Cave15%PostCerulean Cave - B1FGrass Lv.55 Cave15%Postor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Graveler Guide
In Yellow, 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 Yellow, 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 and Ground-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 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 Yellow, 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.
In Yellow, Graveler does the job early-game if you need a Rock/Ground type on your team. Evolve it into Golem before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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