Stats & Training
Attack and Defense carry most of Grapploct's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
A body made up of nothing but muscle makes the grappling moves this Pokémon performs with its tentacles tremendously powerful.
Searching for an opponent to test its skills against, it emerges onto land. Once the battle is over, it returns to the sea.
Grapploct Weakness
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Grapploct for super-effective damage. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Grapploct can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Psychic is super effective against GrapploctView Espeon → | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Flying is super effective against GrapploctView Talonflame → | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Flying is super effective against GrapploctView Staraptor → | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Psychic is super effective against GrapploctView Gardevoir → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Espeon can KO Grapploct with Psyshock (87-102%). Staraptor deals 84-98% with Double-Edge.
Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x87-102%KO | ||
Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
| ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Staraptor builds →Close Combat56-66% U Turn16-19% Double Edge84-98% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x100-118%KO Psychic 2x95-111%KO | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Getting Grapploct requires knowing a specific move, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Clobbopus. Breed this form to get Clobbopus eggs (average hatch time). Attack grew the most through evolution (+50 over Clobbopus), and Grapploct peaks at 480 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Grapploct Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Adamant nature gives Grapploct the right physical lean, Mirror Herb adds extra utility, and Limber works in the background. Octolock is the main damage option.
Best Build
Grapploct best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Octolock
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Detect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Octolock
- Dive
- Protect
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Drain Punch
- Topsy Turvy
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Grapploct. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Close Combat and Focus Blast into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Grapploct in Legends: Z-A
Grapploct Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Technician changes the entire equation for Grapploct. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Octolock with Mirror Herb is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Espeon (Psychic), and Sylveon (Fairy) when using Grapploct. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Technician is what you want on Grapploct. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Limber) work on paper but Technician is what makes Grapploct worth using.
Base 42 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Grapploct is a physical attacker with base 118 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Legends: Z-A, Grapploct's hidden ability is Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Grapploct joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 8SwShDebut
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