Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Girafarig's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward.
Girafarig Weakness
Girafarig's Normal/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug and Dark. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Girafarig leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Feint Attack 2x64-75% Thief 2x64-75% Pursuit 2x44-53% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Thief 2x85-101%KO Pursuit 2x56-68% | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x79-94% Fury Cutter 2x41-49% | ||
 Pineco Bug | D | |
 Combee Bug | D | |
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Feint Attack 2x64-76% Thief 2x64-76% Pursuit 2x44-53% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Bite 2x87-102%KO Thief 2x87-102%KO Payback 2x73-86% Pursuit 2x58-69% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scyther builds →U-turn 2x87-102%KO Thief 2x49-59% Pursuit 2x33-40% Fury Cutter 2x49-59% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Thief 2x53-63% Payback 2x44-53% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Beautifly builds →U-turn 2x62-73% Thief 2x35-42% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Feint Attack 2x64-76% Thief 2x64-76% Pursuit 2x44-53% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Bite 2x87-102%KO Thief 2x87-102%KO Payback 2x73-86% Pursuit 2x58-69% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Scyther builds →U-turn 2x87-102%KO Thief 2x49-59% Pursuit 2x33-40% Fury Cutter 2x49-59% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Thief 2x53-63% Payback 2x44-53% | ||
 Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Houndour builds →Bite 2x47-56% Thief 2x47-56% Payback 2x42-49% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Sucker Punch 2x73-86% Feint Attack 2x62-73% Silver Wind 2x41-49% Thief 2x62-73% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x72-85% Bite 2x82-97% Thief 2x82-97% Payback 2x69-81% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x50-60% Thief 2x50-60% Payback 2x44-52% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Houndour builds →Bite 2x46-55% Feint Attack 2x46-55% Thief 2x46-55% Payback 2x37-44% | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Anorith builds →X-Scissor 2x83-99% Fury Cutter 2x44-52% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Sucker Punch 2x72-85% Feint Attack 2x62-73% Silver Wind 2x41-49% Thief 2x62-73% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x72-85% Bite 2x83-98% Thief 2x83-98% Payback 2x68-80% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x58-68% Feint Attack 2x54-63% Thief 2x54-63% Payback 2x46-54% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x50-59% Thief 2x50-59% Payback 2x43-51% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Houndour builds →Bite 2x46-54% Feint Attack 2x46-54% Thief 2x46-54% Payback 2x39-46% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Dark Pulse 2x84-99% Sucker Punch 2x74-87% Feint Attack 2x63-74% Silver Wind 2x42-50% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x74-88% Sucker Punch 2x98-116%KO Bite 2x84-99% Thief 2x84-99% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x58-68% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% Payback 2x46-54% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x50-60% Thief 2x50-60% Payback 2x43-52% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Houndour builds →Crunch 2x61-72% Bite 2x46-54% Feint Attack 2x46-54% Thief 2x46-54% | ||
In Platinum, Forretress's Explosion hits Girafarig for 83-98%. Weavile's Pursuit hits Girafarig for 63-75%.
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin17-20% Explosion83-98% Payback 2x34-40% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Weavile builds →Ice Shard32-37% Pursuit 2x63-75% | ||
Platinum Evolution
To get Farigiraf from Girafarig, you need knowing a specific move. The evolution method matters here. The evolved forms gain up to 65 total stats over Girafarig. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Girafarig easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Double Kick and 7 more to offspring.
Platinum Girafarig Best Moveset
Girafarig runs Calm Mind to boost before sweeping. Earlybird and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Girafarig best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Signal Beam
- Rest
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Amnesia and Beat Up on Girafarig. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Future Sight and Double-Edge, they expand what Girafarig can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Platinum Girafarig Locations
A few locations for Girafarig 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.
Best Locations to Catch Girafarig in Platinum
Girafarig Guide
At 455 BST, Girafarig is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Farigiraf before bringing it to any serious fight.
Girafarig gets Sap Sipper, Inner Focus, and Early Bird. But Sap Sipper is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
In Platinum, Girafarig's hidden ability is Sap Sipper. Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Girafarig is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Girafarig appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
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