Is Grapploct Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Grapploct's 118 Attack with AbilityLimber preventing paralysis and good bulk at 80/90/80 makes it a solid late-game Fighting option. Handles Gordie, Piers, and Leon's Aegislash. Not flashy but gets the job done. Octolock trapping is its unique move, preventing opponent switching.
Clobbopus has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Clobbopus has the type edge here and should clean up Nessa's team.
Clobbopus trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.
Clobbopus trades roughly evenly with Bea's team.
Opal's team hits Clobbopus's weaknesses hard.
Grapploct has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.
Grapploct has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.
Grapploct has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Bede's team hits Grapploct's weaknesses hard.
Grapploct trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Clobbopus on Route 9 (overworld, Lv 39-43). All Weather.
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Gordie, at typical party pace.
How to Get Grapploct in Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Grapploct. The 2-stage line runs through Clobbopus, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Grapploct in SwSh
To get Grapploct, start by catching Clobbopus through walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 16-45. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ClobbopusLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 56%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 56%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 56%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 36%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 36%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 36%RainingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 36%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 36%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 30%RainingCourageous CavernLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 40%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%Normal WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%ThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 30%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%RainingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Heavy Fog
Step 2Grapploct ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Grapploct egg.
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 |
What is Grapploct Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Grapploct
 Drifloon Ghost | C | |
 Munna Psychic | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Butterfree builds →Psybeam 2x40-47% Gust 2x37-44% | ||
C | ||
 Woobat Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 2x37-44% Air Cutter 2x41-49% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x65-76% Psybeam 2x35-43% | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x71-84% Extrasensory 2x43-51% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | C | |
C | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Xatu builds →Air Slash 2x64-75% Stored Power 2x19-24% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x60-72% Psybeam 2x34-41% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | C | |
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x69-82% Extrasensory 2x42-50% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x102-120%KO Psybeam 2x70-83% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x98-116%KO Psychic 2x92-109%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x89-105%KO Psybeam 2x73-86% | ||
 Indeedee PsychicNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Indeedee builds →Psychic 2x81-95% Draining Kiss 2x30-36% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Grimmsnarl builds →Spirit Break 2x69-82% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x98-115%KO Psychic 2x94-111%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x90-107%KO Psybeam 2x74-87% | ||
Indeedee PsychicNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Indeedee builds →Psychic 2x81-96% Draining Kiss 2x30-36% | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Grimmsnarl builds →Spirit Break 2x70-83% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x101-119%KO Psychic 2x95-113%KO | ||
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Musharna builds →Future Sight 2x113-133%KO Moonblast 2x59-70% | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Hatterene builds →Psychic 2x104-123%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x92-109%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x127-149%KO Moonblast 2x101-120%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
 Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Reuniclus builds →Future Sight 2x127-149%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x127-149%KO Moonblast 2x101-120%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x123-145%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Reuniclus builds →Future Sight 2x127-149%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x127-149%KO Moonblast 2x101-120%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x61-72% Psychic 2x48-57% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x123-145%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Reuniclus builds →Future Sight 2x127-149%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Gardevoir can KO Grapploct with Moonblast (97-115%). Togekiss's Dazzling Gleam hits Grapploct for 80-94%.
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x97-115%KO Psychic 2x93-109%KO Shadow Ball27-32% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grapploct View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x75-88% Dazzling Gleam 2x80-94% | ||
Grapploct Evolutions
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
Breeding
Breed with Grapploct to get Clobbopus eggs easily using 52 partners from the Humanshape and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Circle Throw, Pain Split, Power-Up Punch and 3 more.
SwSh Grapploct Best Moveset
118 Attack and 90 Defense with Fighting TermStab give the moveset physical power and bulk. AbilityTechnician from the hidden slot boosts weaker moves. E-tier because 42 Speed goes dead last against everything and pure Fighting coverage has too many resists in the format.
Best Build
Grapploct best EVs are Speed and HP
Utility Moveset
- Octolock
- Drain Punch
- Submission
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Grapploct misses out on Circle Throw and Pain Split. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Superpower and Close Combat, with Normal and Water coverage and more rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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 Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Technician changes the entire equation for Grapploct. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Octolock with Gripclaw is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, run Octolock, Drain Punch, Submission, and Dig on Grapploct. Octolock is the most common pick at 0% usage. Submission provides reliable STAB damage.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves