Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Greavard's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It is said that a dog Pokémon that died in the wild without ever interacting with a human was reborn as this Pokémon.
This friendly Pokémon doesn’t like being alone. Pay it even the slightest bit of attention, and it will follow you forever.
Greavard Weakness
Greavard's Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ghost and Dark. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. Greavard's Ghost typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Ghost is super effective against GreavardView Annihilape → | ||
 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Dark is super effective against GreavardView Lokix → | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Ghost is super effective against GreavardView Dragapult → | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Dark is super effective against GreavardView Hydreigon → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Lokix threatens a KO with Sucker Punch (134-158%). Dragapult's Shadow Ball also KOs at 195-229%.
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Greavard View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x124-147%KO U Turn33-39% Sucker Punch 2x134-158%KO | ||
Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Greavard View Dragapult builds →U Turn17-20% Draco Meteor157-185%KO Shadow Ball 2x195-229%KO | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Greavard View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x152-179%KO Draco Meteor122-144%KO U Turn15-17% Flash Cannon51-60% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Greavard is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Houndstone. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 198 total stats over Greavard. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Greavard Best Moveset
Weakness Policy and Fluffy form the backbone. Greavard invests spread EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Jolly nature pushes Speed higher. Poltergeist handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Greavard learns Play Rough and Phantom Force naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Greavard in Legends: Z-A
Greavard doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Greavard is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Greavard Guide
Get Greavard to Houndstone at level 30. At 290 BST, Greavard is just the starting point.
Level 30 gets you Houndstone. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Legends: Z-A, For a casual playthrough, Greavard works as a placeholder. Ghost coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Houndstone. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Greavard in Legends: Z-A. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.
Game Availability
Since Scarlet & Violet, Greavard has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Greavard has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves