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 stat exp per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy.
Girafarig Weakness
Girafarig's Normal/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug and Dark. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
In Crystal, Forretress's Explosion hits Girafarig for 83-98%.
 Forretress BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Forretress builds →Explosion83-98% Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Umbreon builds →Pursuit 2x30-35% | ||
Crystal 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 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Foresight and 2 more to offspring.
Crystal Girafarig Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Amnesia
- Agility
- Psychic
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 Dream Eater, they expand what Girafarig can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Girafarig in Crystal
No wild encounters for Girafarig in Crystal. It's available in Gold, Ruby, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Girafarig Guide
At 455 BST, Girafarig is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Farigiraf before bringing it to any serious fight.
Girafarig is a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 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.
In Crystal, For a casual playthrough, Girafarig works as a placeholder. Normal/Psychic coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Farigiraf. That's where the stats start mattering.
In Crystal, run Baton Pass, Amnesia, Agility, and Psychic on Girafarig. Baton Pass is the most common pick at 23% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage. Agility lets it set up before sweeping.
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