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, and Ground 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.
- 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
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.
How to Evolve
an item and an ability form the backbone. Graveler invests flexible EVs EVs to play its attacker role properly, and a nature nature pushes higher. Earthquake handles the heavy lifting on offense. Normal coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Graveler Moveset
- Explosion
- Rock Slide
- Defense Curl
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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
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 GeodudeEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - 1FGrassLv.10CommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Moon - B1FGrassLv.10-11CommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Moon - B2FGrassLv.11UncommonEarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - 1FGrassLv.16-20CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSRock Tunnel - B1FGrassLv.17-21CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 1FGrassLv.26-41CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FGrassLv.31-41CommonLateCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 3FGrassLv.36-46CommonLateCave
Step 2Graveler ✓EASYVictory Road - 3FGrassLv.41-47UncommonLateCaveEASYVictory Road - 2FGrassLv.44UncommonLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 1FGrassLv.45UncommonLateCaveCHALLENGINGVictory Road - 1FGrassLv.41-47RareLateCaveEASYCerulean Cave - 2FGrassLv.50UncommonPostCaveEASYCerulean Cave - B1FGrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveor 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 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.
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