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.
A slow walker, it rolls to move. It pays no attention to any object that happens to be in its path.
Moss-covered rocks are Graveler's favorite food. It consumes over a ton of them a day, crunching loudly while it eats.
Graveler Weakness
Graveler's Rock/Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Water, Grass, and Fighting. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 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) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Electric, Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying |
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake 4x172-203%KO Earth Power 4x184-217%KO Body Press 2x45-54% Stomping Tantrum 4x129-152%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 4x180-212%KO Earth Power 4x208-245%KO Dig 4x145-171%KO Brick Break 2x45-54% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 4x176-208%KO Earth Power 4x215-254%KO Dig 4x141-166%KO Body Press 2x47-55% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x72-85% Solar Beam 2x162-192%KO Earth Power 4x243-286%KO Seed Bomb 2x48-58% | ||
 Sandaconda Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Sandaconda builds →Earth Power 4x208-245%KO Dig 4x137-162%KO Body Press 2x45-54% Bulldoze 4x102-120%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Garchomp can KO Graveler with Earthquake (187-220%). Annihilape deals 56-66% with Drain Punch.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x187-220%KO | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x56-66% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 4x174-204%KO Knock Off28-33% Close Combat 2x69-82% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast49-58% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 55 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Counter, Curse and 5 more.
Scarlet & Violet Graveler Best Moveset
Custapberry and Sturdy form the backbone. Graveler invests max HP and Attack EVs to play its hazard lead role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Earthquake handles the heavy lifting on offense. Normal coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Graveler best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Body Press
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Block and Counter on Graveler. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Zap Cannon and Thunder, they expand what Graveler can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Alolan Graveler in Scarlet & Violet
Alolan Graveler isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Geodude from Red, Yellow, or Gold. The evolution path from Geodude to Alolan Graveler is covered in the steps below.
Graveler Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Starmie (Water), and Venusaur (Grass) when using Graveler. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rhydon is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage. Fighting-type attackers are also a problem. At base 35 Speed, Graveler won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Magnet Pull prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out. That's the one you want on Graveler. Galvanize is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sturdy works too if your team needs something different.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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