In X & Y, 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.

What is Graveler weak to?

In X & Y, 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.

How do you evolve Graveler?

In X & Y, Geodude evolves into Graveler at level 25. Graveler evolves into Golem by trading. Graveler is a middle-stage evolution in the Geodude line.

What is the best ability for Graveler?

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.

What role does Graveler play in battle?

In X & Y, 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.

Graveler - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Trick Room

DTier

35Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP55

Attack95

Defense115

Sp. Atk45

Sp. Def45

Speed35

Total390

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight105.0 kg

Base XP137

Abilities

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Sand VeilHA

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

EV Yield

No EV yield

Pokedex Entries

No X Y entries available

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.

Emerald

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.

Graveler Weakness and Resistance Chart
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

Type ChartFragile

6Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score-7

4xCritical

Water Grass

2xWeak

Ice Fighting Ground Steel

½xResist

Normal Fire Flying Rock

¼xResist

Poison

0xImmune

Electric

STAB (8)

Fire Ice Flying Bug Electric Poison Rock Steel

How to Beat Graveler in X & Y (Best Counters)

Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 43 Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Graveler Iron Head 2x 39-46% Mirror Shot 2x 41-48% Metal Claw 2x 25-30% Rock Smash 2x 14-17% View Ferroseed builds →
Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 36 Focus BlastTM52 BlizzardTM14 Ice BeamTM13 Damage vs Graveler Wood Hammer 4x 176-208%KO Focus Blast 2x 120-142%KO Blizzard 2x 166-196%KO Ice Beam 2x 137-162%KO View Abomasnow builds →
Trevenant GhostGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 49 Focus BlastTM52 DigTM28 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Graveler Wood Hammer 4x 204-240%KO Focus Blast 2x 92-109%KO Dig 2x 45-54% Bulldoze 2x 35-42% View Trevenant builds →
Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Power WhipLv. 50 Leaf TornadoLv. 31 Vine WhipLv. 11 Damage vs Graveler Power Whip 4x 188-222%KO Leaf Tornado 4x 196-231%KO Vine Whip 4x 74-88% View Carnivine builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Move Moves Energy BallLv. 50 Damage vs Graveler Energy Ball 4x 200-235%KO View Lileep builds →

X & Y 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

3 Forms

#074Geodude

Level 25

#075Graveler

Trade

#076Golem

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Geodude

RockGround

Graveler

RockGround

Golem

RockGround

55+15

80+25

ATK

95+15

120+25

DEF

100

115+15

130+15

SP.ATK

45+15

55+10

SP.DEF

45+15

65+20

SPE

35+15

45+10

BST

300C-Tier

390C-Tier+90

495C-Tier+105

ROLE

Trick Room

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Graveler to get Geodude eggs easily using 56 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Block, Curse and 7 more.

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

10moves

Breed With (best first)

X & Y Graveler Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

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Moves

You'll want to breed for Autotomize and Block 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

Lv 1

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Lv 1

Mud Sport

D——15Ground

Lv 1

Rock Polish

D——20Rock

Lv 1

Tackle

D5010035Normal

Lv 4

Mud Sport

D——15Ground

Lv 8

Rock Polish

D——20Rock

Lv 11

Rollout

D309020Rock

Lv 15

Magnitude

——10030Ground

Lv 18

Rock Throw

—509015Rock

Lv 22

Rock Blast

D259010Rock

Lv 27

Smack Down

C5010015Rock

Lv 31

Self-Destruct

B2001005Normal

Lv 36

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

Lv 42

Stealth Rock

C——20Rock

Lv 47

Earthquake

B10010010Ground

Lv 53

Explosion

B2501005Normal

Lv 58

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Lv 64

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM78

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

B10010010Ground

TM64

Explosion

B2501005Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

D110855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

D9010015Fire

TM56

Fling

D—10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM74

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM59

Incinerate

—6010015Fire

TM96

Nature Power

D——20Normal

TM98

Power-Up Punch

D4010020Fighting

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM69

Rock Polish

D——20Rock

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

C609515Rock

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM23

Smack Down

C5010015Rock

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Autotomize

D——15Steel

Egg

Block

D——5Normal

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Egg

Flail

——10015Normal

Egg

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

Egg

Hammer Arm

C1009010Fighting

Egg

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Egg

Rock Climb

C908520Normal

Egg

Wide Guard+3

C——10Rock

Tutor Moves

Graveler can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 4

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Gen 4

Sucker Punch+1

C801005Dark

How to Get Graveler in X & Y

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 X & Y

To get Graveler, start by catching Geodude through walking and rock smash encounters at Lv. 23-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Geodude
Route 18
XGrass Lv.23 Route
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Route 18
YGrass Lv.23 Route
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - 1F
XGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - 1F
YGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - 2F Left
XGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - 2F Left
YGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - 2F Right
XGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - 2F Right
YGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - B1F
XGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - B1F
YGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - B2F
XGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Terminus Cave - B2F
YGrass Lv.23 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 1
XGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 1
YGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 2
XGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 2
YGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 3
XGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 3
YGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 4
XGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 4
YGrass Lv.28 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Train until Level 25
Step 2Graveler ✓
Route 13
XSmashing rocks Lv.26-28 Route
CommonMid
Route 13
YSmashing rocks Lv.26-28 Route
CommonMid
Victory Road - Cave 2
YGrass Lv.29 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 2
XGrass Lv.29 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 3
XGrass Lv.29 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Victory Road - Cave 3
YGrass Lv.29 Cave
UncommonMid
Horde battle
Route 18
YSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Route
CommonLate
Route 18
XSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Route
CommonLate
Terminus Cave - 1F
YSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Terminus Cave - 1F
XSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Terminus Cave - B1F
YSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Terminus Cave - B1F
XSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Terminus Cave - B2F
XSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Terminus Cave - B2F
YSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 Cave
CommonLate
Terminus Cave - 1F
YGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - 1F
XGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - 2F Left
YGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - 2F Left
XGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - 2F Right
YGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - 2F Right
XGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - B1F
YGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - B1F
XGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - B2F
XGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Terminus Cave - B2F
YGrass Lv.44-46 Cave
UncommonLate
Route 18
XGrass Lv.45-46 Route
UncommonLate
Route 18
YGrass Lv.45-46 Route
UncommonLate
Red Flower
Route 18
YGrass Lv.45-46 Route
UncommonLate
Route 18
XGrass Lv.45-46 Route
UncommonLate
Red Flower
Victory Road - Cave 1
YSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 1
XSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 2
YSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 2
XSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 Cave
CommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 1
YGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
Victory Road - Cave 1
YGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 1
XGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
Victory Road - Cave 1
XGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 2
YGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
Victory Road - Cave 2
YGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 2
XGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
Victory Road - Cave 2
XGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 3
YGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 3
XGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
Victory Road - Cave 3
XGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 3
YGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
Victory Road - Cave 4
XGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 4
YGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
Victory Road - Cave 4
YGrass Lv.57-58 Cave
UncommonPost
Victory Road - Cave 4
XGrass Lv.57 Cave
UncommonPost
Shaking spot
or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)

Graveler Guide

In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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.
In X & Y, Geodude evolves into Graveler at level 25. Graveler evolves into Golem by trading. Graveler is a middle-stage evolution in the Geodude line.
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 X & Y, 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

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Chespin Grass	D
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 5 Damage vs Graveler Vine Whip 4x 86-103%KO View Chespin builds →
Froakie Water	D
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Move Moves BubbleLv. 5 Damage vs Graveler Bubble 4x 103-124%KO View Froakie builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Graveler Absorb 4x 69-83% View Budew builds →
Pansage Grass	D
Upcoming Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 10 Learns Vine Whip at Level 10 View Pansage builds →
Panpour Water	D
Upcoming Move Moves Water GunLv. 10 Learns Water Gun at Level 10 View Panpour builds →

Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Metal ClawLv. 14 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Graveler Metal Claw 2x 29-36% Rock Smash 2x 17-21% View Ferroseed builds →
Pansage Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Vine WhipLv. 10 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Graveler Vine Whip 4x 60-72% Rock Smash 2x 17-21% View Pansage builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 19 Water PulseLv. 13 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Graveler Bubble Beam 4x 122-145%KO Water Pulse 4x 114-134%KO Water Gun 4x 78-93% View Ducklett builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 17 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Graveler Water Pulse 4x 131-155%KO Water Gun 4x 97-114%KO View Wingull builds →
Hoppip GrassFlying	D
Available Move Moves Bullet SeedLv. 19 Damage vs Graveler Bullet Seed 4x 34-41% View Hoppip builds →

Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Graveler Mirror Shot 2x 40-48% Metal Claw 2x 25-31% Rock Smash 2x 13-16% View Ferroseed builds →
Pansage Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Seed BombLv. 22 DigTM28 Low SweepTM47 Vine WhipLv. 10 Damage vs Graveler Seed Bomb 4x 82-97% Dig 2x 26-32% Low Sweep 2x 21-25% Vine Whip 4x 46-55% View Pansage builds →
Chespin Grass	D
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Moves Moves Seed BombLv. 32 DigTM28 Low SweepTM47 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Graveler Seed Bomb 4x 87-103%KO Dig 2x 29-34% Low Sweep 2x 23-28% Bulldoze 2x 23-28% View Chespin builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 Bubble BeamLv. 19 Water PulseLv. 13 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Graveler Surf 4x 157-186%KO Bubble Beam 4x 117-138%KO Water Pulse 4x 105-124%KO Water Gun 4x 76-90% View Ducklett builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 17 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Graveler Water Pulse 4x 123-145%KO Water Gun 4x 87-103%KO View Wingull builds →

Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Graveler Mirror Shot 2x 40-48% Metal Claw 2x 25-31% Rock Smash 2x 13-16% View Ferroseed builds →
Exeggcute GrassPsychic	D
Available Move Moves Bullet SeedLv. 17 Damage vs Graveler Bullet Seed 4x 29-34% View Exeggcute builds →
Pansage Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Seed BombLv. 22 DigTM28 Low SweepTM47 Vine WhipLv. 10 Damage vs Graveler Seed Bomb 4x 82-97% Dig 2x 26-32% Low Sweep 2x 21-25% Vine Whip 4x 46-55% View Pansage builds →
Chespin Grass	D
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Moves Moves Seed BombLv. 32 DigTM28 Low SweepTM47 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Graveler Seed Bomb 4x 87-103%KO Dig 2x 29-34% Low Sweep 2x 23-28% Bulldoze 2x 23-28% View Chespin builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 Bubble BeamLv. 19 Water PulseLv. 13 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Graveler Surf 4x 157-186%KO Bubble Beam 4x 117-138%KO Water Pulse 4x 105-124%KO Water Gun 4x 76-90% View Ducklett builds →

Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Graveler Mirror Shot 2x 40-48% Metal Claw 2x 25-31% Rock Smash 2x 13-16% View Ferroseed builds →
Exeggcute GrassPsychic	D
Available Move Moves Bullet SeedLv. 17 Damage vs Graveler Bullet Seed 4x 29-34% View Exeggcute builds →
Pansage Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Seed BombLv. 22 DigTM28 Low SweepTM47 Vine WhipLv. 10 Damage vs Graveler Seed Bomb 4x 82-97% Dig 2x 26-32% Low Sweep 2x 21-25% Vine Whip 4x 46-55% View Pansage builds →
Chespin Grass	D
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Moves Moves Seed BombLv. 32 DigTM28 Low SweepTM47 BulldozeTM78 Damage vs Graveler Seed Bomb 4x 87-103%KO Dig 2x 29-34% Low Sweep 2x 23-28% Bulldoze 2x 23-28% View Chespin builds →
Ducklett WaterFlying	D
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 Bubble BeamLv. 19 Water PulseLv. 13 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Graveler Surf 4x 157-186%KO Bubble Beam 4x 117-138%KO Water Pulse 4x 105-124%KO Water Gun 4x 76-90% View Ducklett builds →