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.
GIRAFARIG’s rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this POKéMON from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite.
GIRAFARIG’s rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn’t need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x31-38% Thief 2x31-38% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x66-78% Thief 2x26-32% | ||
 Illumise Bug | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x32-38% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x65-77% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x46-54% Thief 2x46-54% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x32-38% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x67-79% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x45-55% Thief 2x45-55% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x30-36% Thief 2x30-36% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Bite 2x56-66% Thief 2x56-66% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x67-79% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x47-56% Thief 2x47-56% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x30-36% Thief 2x30-36% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Absol builds →Bite 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x67-79% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x46-55% Thief 2x46-55% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Poochyena builds →Crunch 2x40-48% Bite 2x30-36% Thief 2x30-36% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Forretress's Explosion hits Girafarig for 45-53%. Houndoom threatens a KO with Crunch (96-113%).
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Explosion45-53% Earthquake18-22% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Girafarig View Houndoom builds →Pursuit 2x49-58% Fire Blast66-78% Crunch 2x96-113%KO | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Beat Up, Foresight and 5 more to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Girafarig Best Moveset
Baton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Girafarig doesn't need to stay in long, Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn and max HP and Defense EVs make every visit count. Psychic threatens on the way out. Innerfocus adds passive value.
Best Build
Girafarig best EVs are HP and Defense
Pivot Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass
- Thunderbolt
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 Psychic, they expand what Girafarig can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ruby & Sapphire Girafarig Locations
Girafarig appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Girafarig in Ruby & Sapphire
4 walking encounters at Lv. 25-27 for Girafarig across Ruby and Sapphire. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 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.
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