Is Graveler Good in Crystal Playthrough?
Takes physical hits well and the Rock/Ground coverage matters through mid-Crystal. Graveler handles Jasmine, contributes against Pryce with physical attacks, and isn't dead weight against Clair. The 4x Water weakness is the constant risk. Trade for Golem if you can.
Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.
Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.
Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.
Chuck's team hits Graveler's weaknesses hard.
Graveler has the type edge here and should clean up Jasmine's team.
Graveler trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.
Golem resists most of Lt. Surge's coverage and hits back hard.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Golem resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Will's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.
Catch Geodude on Union Cave (walking, Lv 6, common).
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 21NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
- LV 36GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 41NormalExplosion250100%5
Your Geodude should hit Level 25 before you reach Chuck, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 25)
- LV 25NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 41GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 48NormalExplosion250100%5
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Clair.
- STARTING (Lv 31)
- LV 31NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 41GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 48NormalExplosion250100%5
How to Get Graveler in Crystal
Graveler's 3-stage chain starts with Geodude, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Graveler in C
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Graveler. You'll find walking and fixed encounters from Lv. 2-48 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GeodudeDark Cave - WestLv.2-4CaveRate 60%Route 46Lv.2-3GrassRate 50%Rock Tunnel - 1FLv.11-12CaveRate 50%NightMt. Moon - 1FLv.8-10CaveRate 35%Union Cave - 1FLv.6CaveRate 30%Union Cave - B1FLv.8CaveRate 30%Rock Tunnel - 1FLv.11CaveRate 30%Morning/dayMt. Mortar - 1F SouthLv.13CaveRate 30%Rock Tunnel - B1FLv.14CaveRate 30%Route 33Lv.6GrassRate 20%Mt. Mortar - 1F NorthLv.14CaveRate 5%Dark Cave - EastLv.23CaveRate 30%Route 45Lv.23GrassRate 30%Mt. Mortar - B1FLv.16CaveRate 5%Union Cave - B2FLv.20CaveRate 5%Team Rocket HQ - B1FLv.21Interact with PokemonLimitedMt. Mortar - 2FLv.31CaveRate 30%NightMt. Mortar - 2FLv.31CaveRate 20%Day
Step 2Graveler ✓Route 45Lv.23-27GrassRate 30%Route 45Lv.23GrassRate 30%Morning/dayDark Cave - EastLv.25CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 1FLv.34-40CaveRate 50%NightMt. Mortar - 2FLv.31CaveRate 30%Victory Road - 1FLv.34CaveRate 30%Morning/dayMt. Silver - 1FLv.43CaveRate 30%Mt. Silver - SummitLv.48CaveRate 20%or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GolemBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Golem egg.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
What is Graveler Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Graveler
 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
 Poliwag Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEcruteak City Surfing | ||
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
 Marill Water | D | |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 4x117-138%KO Mud-Slap 2x10-13% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Slowpoke WaterPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Slowpoke builds →Water Gun 4x73-88% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Totodile builds →Water Gun 4x83-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
Poliwag Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEcruteak City Surfing | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x171-202%KO Water Gun 4x122-145%KO Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Hitmonlee builds →Jump Kick 2x69-83% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
 Bayleef Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chikorita (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Bayleef builds →Razor Leaf 4x131-155%KO Rock Smash 2x10-14% Mud-Slap 2x10-14% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Quagsire builds →Water Gun 4x105-124%KO Ice Punch 2x60-72% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Azumarill builds →Water Gun 4x97-114%KO Blizzard 2x88-103%KO Rock Smash 2x10-14% Mud-Slap 2x10-14% | ||
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vileplume builds →Petal Dance 4x247-291%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Surf 4x269-317%KO Blizzard 2x170-201%KO Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Quagsire builds →Surf 4x226-266%KO Dig 2x47-56% Ice Punch 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Azumarill builds →Surf 4x210-249%KO Blizzard 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x9-11% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
 Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x321-379%KO Blizzard 2x135-160%KO Iron Tail 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x230-271%KO Dynamic Punch 2x79-93% Blizzard 2x96-114%KO Mud-Slap 2x12-14% | ||
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x249-293%KO Iron Tail 2x56-67% Blizzard 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x33-40% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vileplume builds →Petal Dance 4x243-286%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Surf 4x267-314%KO Blizzard 2x167-196%KO Iron Tail 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x12-14% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x316-372%KO Blizzard 2x132-156%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x222-262%KO Dynamic Punch 2x72-86% Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x246-290%KO Iron Tail 2x54-64% Blizzard 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x32-39% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vileplume builds →Petal Dance 4x234-276%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Surf 4x257-303%KO Blizzard 2x161-190%KO Iron Tail 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x316-372%KO Blizzard 2x132-156%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x222-262%KO Dynamic Punch 2x72-86% Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x246-290%KO Iron Tail 2x54-64% Blizzard 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x32-39% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vileplume builds →Petal Dance 4x234-276%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Surf 4x257-303%KO Blizzard 2x161-190%KO Iron Tail 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x316-372%KO Blizzard 2x132-156%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x246-290%KO Iron Tail 2x54-64% Blizzard 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x32-39% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x222-262%KO Dynamic Punch 2x72-86% Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vileplume builds →Petal Dance 4x234-276%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Lapras builds →Surf 4x257-303%KO Blizzard 2x161-190%KO Iron Tail 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
 Celebi PsychicGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Celebi builds →Solar Beam 4x387-456%KO Mud-Slap 2x12-14% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 4x420-495%KO Blizzard 2x140-165%KO Iron Tail 2x37-44% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
In Crystal, Gyarados can KO Graveler with Hydro Pump (235-277%).
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Graveler View Gyarados builds →Surf 4x193-227%KO Hydro Pump 4x235-277%KO Body Slam13-16% | ||
Graveler Evolutions
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
C Graveler Best Moveset
MoveEarthquake and MoveExplosion from passable Attack with the same 4x weaknesses as Golem at lower bulk. MoveExplosion trades HP for massive damage on the way out. Golem does everything harder from a sturdier frame.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Rest
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without TMs, Graveler's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Fighting coverage on top of Earthquake and Dig for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
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
It travels by rolling on mountain paths. If it gains too much speed, it stops by running into huge rocks.
Graveler Crystal Guide
In Crystal, 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 Crystal, 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.
No. Graveler only evolves into Golem through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in Crystal. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Graveler to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
In Crystal, 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.
In Crystal, Graveler does the job early-game if you need a Rock/Ground type on your team. Evolve it into Golem before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 1RBDebut
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 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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