Stats & Training
Graveler's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 0 HP EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Graveler grows by feeding on rocks. Apparently, it prefers to eat rocks that are covered in moss. This Pokemon eats its way through a ton of rocks on a daily basis.
Graveler Weakness
Graveler's Rock/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Water and Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Graveler's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x81-98% Rock Smash 2x19-23% Absorb 4x47-56% | ||
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Seedot Grass | D | |
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 4x130-153%KO Rock Smash 2x14-19% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Psyduck builds →Focus Punch 2x51-60% Brick Break 2x26-33% Water Gun 4x105-126%KO Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x78-93% Rock Smash 2x19-24% Bullet Seed 4x43-52% Absorb 4x52-62% | ||
Cherubi Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Cherubi builds →Magical Leaf 4x140-166%KO Bullet Seed 4x34-41% | ||
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lotad builds →Water Pulse 4x114-134%KO Mega Drain 4x78-93% Bullet Seed 4x34-41% Absorb 4x43-52% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Budew builds →Mega Drain 4x88-103%KO Bullet Seed 4x34-41% Absorb 4x52-62% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Giga Drain 4x169-200%KO Bullet Seed 4x28-33% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Snover builds →Giga Drain 4x169-200%KO Water Pulse 4x94-111%KO Razor Leaf 4x71-83% Icy Wind 2x63-75% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Giga Drain 4x142-167%KO Razor Leaf 4x71-83% Mega Drain 4x78-92% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Cherubi Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Cherubi builds →Giga Drain 4x169-200%KO Magical Leaf 4x142-167%KO Bullet Seed 4x28-33% | ||
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lotad builds →Giga Drain 4x126-150%KO Bubble Beam 4x113-133%KO Water Pulse 4x106-125%KO Mega Drain 4x71-83% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x261-307%KO Giga Drain 4x167-198%KO Bullet Seed 4x30-37% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x261-307%KO Giga Drain 4x167-198%KO Brick Break 2x33-39% Razor Leaf 4x74-88% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x267-315%KO Blizzard 2x124-146%KO Ice Beam 2x102-121%KO Giga Drain 4x173-205%KO | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Solar Beam 4x217-256%KO Giga Drain 4x143-168%KO Razor Leaf 4x74-88% Mega Drain 4x80-95% | ||
Cherubi Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Cherubi builds →Solar Beam 4x267-315%KO Giga Drain 4x173-205%KO Magical Leaf 4x137-161%KO Bullet Seed 4x24-29% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x261-307%KO Giga Drain 4x167-198%KO Bullet Seed 4x30-37% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x261-307%KO Dig 2x34-41% Giga Drain 4x167-198%KO Brick Break 2x33-39% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x267-315%KO Blizzard 2x124-146%KO Ice Beam 2x102-121%KO Giga Drain 4x173-205%KO | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Solar Beam 4x217-256%KO Giga Drain 4x143-168%KO Razor Leaf 4x74-88% Mega Drain 4x80-95% | ||
Cherubi Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Cherubi builds →Solar Beam 4x267-315%KO Giga Drain 4x173-205%KO Magical Leaf 4x137-161%KO Bullet Seed 4x24-29% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x257-303%KO Giga Drain 4x163-192%KO Bullet Seed 4x24-29% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x252-297%KO Blizzard 2x77-91% Surf 4x192-227%KO Ice Beam 2x64-76% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x252-297%KO Dig 2x33-39% Giga Drain 4x158-186%KO Brick Break 2x31-37% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 4x133-157%KO Solar Beam 4x262-309%KO Blizzard 2x118-140%KO Ice Beam 2x99-117%KO | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Solar Beam 4x208-245%KO Giga Drain 4x133-157%KO Razor Leaf 4x69-82% Mega Drain 4x74-87% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x257-303%KO Giga Drain 4x160-189%KO Bullet Seed 4x27-32% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x252-297%KO Blizzard 2x77-90% Surf 4x193-227%KO Ice Beam 2x64-76% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x252-297%KO Dig 2x32-38% Giga Drain 4x160-189%KO Brick Break 2x31-36% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 4x128-151%KO Solar Beam 4x257-303%KO Blizzard 2x119-141%KO Iron Tail 2x36-43% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Solar Beam 4x206-243%KO Iron Tail 2x38-45% Giga Drain 4x132-157%KO Razor Leaf 4x68-81% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x262-309%KO Energy Ball 4x200-235%KO Giga Drain 4x168-198%KO Bullet Seed 4x23-28% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x258-305%KO Hydro Pump 4x239-282%KO Blizzard 2x79-94% Surf 4x196-231%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x258-305%KO Dig 2x32-38% Giga Drain 4x165-194%KO Brick Break 2x31-37% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 4x133-157%KO Solar Beam 4x266-314%KO Blizzard 2x123-145%KO Iron Tail 2x36-43% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Turtwig builds →Leaf Storm 4x231-272%KO Solar Beam 4x212-249%KO Iron Tail 2x39-46% Giga Drain 4x137-162%KO | ||
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Graveler with Close Combat (120-141%). Flygon threatens a KO with Earthquake (97-115%). Bronzong deals 66-78% with Earthquake.
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x120-141%KO U Turn23-27% Fire Blast41-48% | ||
Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Outrage58-69% U Turn23-27% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Bronzong builds →Explosion41-48% Earthquake 2x66-78% | ||
Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Ice Beam 2x84-100%KO Waterfall 4x134-158%KO | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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Platinum Evolution
Graveler is partway through a three-stage line between Geodude and Golem. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+15 from Geodude). The final form adds another 105 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Graveler to get Geodude eggs easily using 29 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Flail, Hammer Arm and 2 more.
Platinum Graveler Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Block and Flail on Graveler. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Earthquake and Stone Edge, they expand what Graveler can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Graveler in Platinum
Plenty of locations for Graveler 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.
Where To Catch Graveler in Platinum
To get Graveler, start by catching Geodude through walking encounters at Lv. 5-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeOreburgh Mine - 1FGrass Lv.5-8 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 207Grass Lv.5-7 RouteCommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - B1FGrass Lv.6-9 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.13-15 CaveCommonEarlyDayOreburgh Gate - 1FGrass Lv.5-7UncommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FGrass Lv.6-8UncommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.15 CaveUncommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 206Grass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.17-19 CaveCommonMidDayWayward Cave - 1FGrass Lv.17-20 CaveCommonMidWayward Cave - B1FGrass Lv.18-20 CaveCommonMidRuin Maniac Tunnel - 0-9 Unown caughtGrass Lv.21-23 CaveCommonMidRuin Maniac Tunnel - 10-25 Unown caughtGrass Lv.23-25 CaveCommonMidRuin Maniac Tunnel - 26 Unown caughtGrass Lv.23-25 CaveCommonMidIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.30-32 WaterCommonMidRoute 210 - SouthGrass Lv.18 RouteUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidMorning/nightRoute 214Grass Lv.21 RouteUncommonMid
Step 2Graveler ✓Route 214Grass Lv.22-24 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 214Grass Lv.23-24 RouteCommonMidNightIron Island - B1F Left CaveGrass Lv.30-33 WaterCommonMidIron Island - B1F Right CaveGrass Lv.30-33 WaterCommonMidRoute 211 - EastGrass Lv.28 RouteUncommonMidIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.31-33 WaterCommonLateIron Island - B2F Left CaveGrass Lv.31-34 WaterCommonLateIron Island - B2F Right CaveGrass Lv.31-34 WaterCommonLateIron Island - B3FGrass Lv.31-34 WaterCommonLateMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.32-34 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.32-34 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.37-38 CaveCommonLateMorning/nightSendoff SpringGrass Lv.37-38CommonLateNightSendoff SpringGrass Lv.37-39CommonLateMorning/dayVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.40-42 CaveCommonLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateNightVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayRoute 216Grass Lv.35 RouteRareLateVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateNightVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateNightVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.47-49 CaveCommonPostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.47-49 CaveCommonPostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.47 CaveUncommonPostNightVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.47-49 CaveUncommonPostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.47 CaveUncommonPostNightRoute 225Grass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostRoute 226Grass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostRoute 227Grass Lv.51-53 RouteUncommonPostStark Mountain - EntranceGrass Lv.51-53 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - OutsideGrass Lv.51-53 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - InteriorGrass Lv.52-54 VolcanoUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.49 CaveRarePostNightor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Graveler Guide
In Platinum, Graveler isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Golem to unlock its full potential. At 390 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Platinum, watch for Starmie (Water), Exeggutor (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Graveler. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Starmie is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 35 Speed, Graveler won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Rock Head protects against recoil damage. That's the one you want on Graveler. Sand Veil is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sturdy works too if your team needs something different.
In Platinum, Graveler fills the trick room role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Graveler first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 20 games across 10 generations. It later gained an Alolan form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

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 7SMAlolan

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
