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.
Its tail also has a small brain. It bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on it from behind.
While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn’t need to sleep.
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)
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Heracross builds →Night Slash 2x61-72% Thief 2x51-61% | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x58-70% Pursuit 2x41-48% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
 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% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x62-73% Thief 2x62-73% Payback 2x53-63% Pursuit 2x42-49% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Thief 2x53-63% Payback 2x44-53% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Stunky builds →Thief 2x49-59% Payback 2x42-49% | ||
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% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Drapion builds →Knock Off 2x69-82% Bite 2x64-76% Thief 2x64-76% Payback 2x53-63% | ||
 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% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x62-73% Thief 2x62-73% Payback 2x53-63% Pursuit 2x42-49% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Thief 2x53-63% Payback 2x44-53% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Sucker Punch 2x74-87% Feint Attack 2x64-76% Thief 2x64-76% Pursuit 2x42-50% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Drapion builds →Knock Off 2x66-79% Bite 2x62-73% Thief 2x62-73% Payback 2x52-62% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Bite 2x83-98% Thief 2x83-98% Payback 2x71-84% Pursuit 2x57-67% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x59-70% Feint Attack 2x59-70% Thief 2x59-70% Payback 2x50-59% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x52-62% Thief 2x52-62% Payback 2x45-53% | ||
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% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Drapion builds →Knock Off 2x66-78% Bite 2x62-73% Thief 2x62-73% Payback 2x53-63% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Bite 2x82-97% Thief 2x82-97% Payback 2x69-81% Pursuit 2x55-65% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x59-70% Feint Attack 2x59-70% Thief 2x59-70% Payback 2x50-60% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x57-68% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% Payback 2x46-55% | ||
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% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Drapion builds →Knock Off 2x66-78% Bite 2x59-71% Thief 2x59-71% Payback 2x51-61% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Bite 2x83-98% Thief 2x83-98% Payback 2x68-80% Pursuit 2x55-66% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sneasel builds →Feint Attack 2x64-76% Thief 2x64-76% Payback 2x54-63% | ||
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% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Spiritomb builds →Sucker Punch 2x73-86% Feint Attack 2x64-75% Silver Wind 2x42-50% Thief 2x64-75% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Drapion builds →Knock Off 2x67-79% Bite 2x61-73% Thief 2x61-73% Payback 2x52-62% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Sucker Punch 2x96-114%KO Bite 2x84-99% Thief 2x84-99% Payback 2x69-81% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sneasel builds →Feint Attack 2x65-77% Thief 2x65-77% Payback 2x54-64% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Sableye builds →Knock Off 2x58-69% Feint Attack 2x52-62% Thief 2x52-62% Payback 2x45-54% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, 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% | ||
Diamond & Pearl 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.
Diamond & Pearl 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
Diamond & Pearl Girafarig Locations
high spawn rates for Girafarig across 4 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Girafarig in Diamond & Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Girafarig. 4 walking spots at Lv. 21-24 spread across Diamond and Pearl, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
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 Diamond & Pearl, 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